Winchester Model 1895 Takedown 28" .303 British Box Magazine Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1915 C&R

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Make: Winchester

Model: 1895 Takedown

Serial Number: 87369

Year of Manufacture: 1915

Caliber: .303 British

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

Barrel Length: 28"

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

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered select walnut with steel crescent buttplate, Schnabel forend tip with ebony insert, straight grip, and straight comb. The stocks have some scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. There is more notable wear on the top-right edge of the forend toward the rear. The checkering is generally well defined. We suspect that the checkering has been chased or is not factory checkering. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has mostly worn to white with some light surface erosion. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition as likely refinished.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is some scattered minor erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 8 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. Most of the balance is finish wear on the magazine, lever and barrel extension. There is some other scattered more minor finish wear. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches with infrequent minor surface oxidation. 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 Very Good condition.

Mechanics: 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 .303 British. It has higher grade walnut stocks, though the checkering's borders and overall quality may indicate that the checkering is not original. This example shows honest wear, light given its age, and is a nice specimen of a takedown Model 1895. Please see our photos and good luck!


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This item is part of Lock Stock Barrel Premier Auction May 2025 Day 2
 Sunday, Jun 1, 2025 | 9:00 AM  Mountain
 
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Winchester Model 1895 Takedown 28" .303 British Box Magazine Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1915 C&R
Winchester Model 1895 Takedown 28" .303 British Box Magazine Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1915 C&R
Lot number: 1234
Seller: Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions
Event: Lock Stock Barrel Premier Auction May 2025 Day 2
Ends: Sunday, June 1 | 9:00 AM  Mountain

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