Winchester Model 1895 Takedown 24" .30-03 Gov't Box Magazine Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1915 C&R

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Make: Winchester

Model: 1895

Serial Number: 81755

Year of Manufacture: 1915

Caliber: .30-03 Springfield (.30 Gov't 1903)

Action Type: Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Internal Box Magazine.

Barrel Length: 24"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Marble Sheard beaded blade dovetailed to a base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "V"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a schnabel-tip forend, ebony inlay, straight grip, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate. A custom sprung detent pin has been installed just in front of the takedown switch in the bottom of the forend. The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. The left of the wrist has been hand-carved with "LL". There is a loss at the left-front of the forend on the top edge. There are cracks on each side of the buttstock near the toe. The buttstock's finish has scattered crazing and voids. The LOP measures 12 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has mostly worn to white with some scattered minor surface erosion. Overall, the stocks are in Good-plus condition as refinished.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is light gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered light erosion in the bore. There is a shallow bulge in the bore just behind the front sight. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 5 or 6 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 7% of its metal finish. The barrel's feed ramp shows notable wear and appears to have been weld-repaired. Most surfaces have worn or been polished to white. There is infrequent remaining finish in well protected areas. There is some scattered minor oxidation and surface erosion, most notable on the magazine. The left of the magazine has been hand-scribed with "LL". There are scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Good condition.

Mechanics: The custom detent for the takedown switch likely indicates that the original does not work properly. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: The 1895 Winchester was the first lever-action model to incorporate a box magazine. The box magazine allowed the use of spitzer-type bullets without the danger of ignition in a tubular magazine. The use of spitzer bullets improved ballistics and allowed for much higher velocities, especially with the use of smokeless powder. At the time of its introduction, the 1895 was considered the lever action big-game rifle, but it also saw favor with some militaries, being purchased in large numbers by the Russian Empire for WWI, given to Pancho Villa's best troops during the Mexican Revolution, and 10,000 were purchased by the US Military for use during the Spanish American War. With its quick handling characteristics, box magazine and pointed bullet capability, the Model 1895 changed the world of sporting rifles forever. Teddy Roosevelt himself favored the 1895 Winchester, considering his rifle chambered in .405 to be the “medicine gun” for lion.

This rifle is a takedown version which was made in 1915, chambered for the .30-03 cartridge, the precursor to the venerable .30-06. After 1908, the .30-03 was only available by special order, indicating that this is a special order rifle. Teddy Roosevelt himself favored the 1895 Winchester, considering his rifle chambered in .405 to be the “medicine gun” for lion. This example looks like someone started restoring it, a project that would be well worth completing. It is an interesting specimen of a special-order Model 1895 and will add nicely to any collection. Please see our photos and good luck!


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Winchester Model 1895 Takedown 24" .30-03 Gov't Box Magazine Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1915 C&R
Winchester Model 1895 Takedown 24" .30-03 Gov't Box Magazine Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1915 C&R
Lot number: 1235
Seller: Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions
Event: Lock Stock Barrel Premier Auction May 2025 Day 2
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