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WINCHESTER 1895 LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
WINCHESTER 1895 LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE.
Cal. 30-03 (.30 U.S. MOD. 1903). S# 53839. Bbl. 24" tapered rnd. Ramp mounted sporting front sight w/ elevator adj. sporting rear sight. Blue finish. Schnabel tipped walnut forearm w/ ebony insert. Straight grip walnut stock has hard rubber shotgun buttplate. The 30-03 was first offered in 1905 & after 1908 was special order due to the popularity of the the 30-06 cartridge. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Museum letter providing the following information "Rifle / 30 Rimless caliber / Shotgun butt with rubber butt plate / Note: "Red" / Received in warehouse on June 5, 1906 / Shipped from warehouse on June 8, 1906, order number 52080". CONDITION: bbl. retains 80% dull blue showing areas of fading & sm. marks. Action retains 60% dull blue w/ areas showing flaking, fading & sm. spots of corrosion. Wood shows spots of finish wear. w/ numerous dents, scratches & handling marks. Bore has slightly darkened appearance retaining strong rifling. (21-367/DS). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.