Winchester Model 1895 .30-06 SPRG. 24” Lever Action Rifle MFD 1924 C&R
SOLD FOR: $3,343.00
LSB#: LSB250611YM043
Make: Winchester
Model: 1895
Serial Number: 412686
Year of Manufacture: 1924
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Lever Action, fed by Internal Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “- NICKEL STEEL BARREL – / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER / 30 GOV’T’ -06”. The left side of the receiver is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.”, along with a series of patent dates. The top tang is marked “MODEL 95 / – WINCHESTER – / TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF & FGN”. The bottom tang is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman brass beaded blade, dovetailed to a ramp, integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a Lyman windage/elevation adjustable aperture peep sight, mounted to the receiver. The dovetail for the rear sight on the barrel has been plugged.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two-piece smooth walnut with a straight grip, straight comb, metal crescent buttplate, and a schnabel tipped forend. The LOP measures 12 3/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks show light to moderate signs of wear, with scattered scratches, pressure dents and dings throughout the forend and buttstock. The finish on the stock is strong throughout. There are no chips or cracks. The stocks fit the frame tightly with no play. Overall, the stocks rate in Very Good to Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 75% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light to moderate wear, with finish thinning on the receiver, as well as the finish starting to turn to patina. There are scattered scratches and dings throughout all metal surfaces. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads range from sharp to tooled, but all retain strong and serviceable slots. The pins are unmarred. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger has a crisp and clean break. We did not fire this rifle, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1895 is one of the most iconic lever-action rifles of the early 20th century, designed by John M. Browning to handle modern high-pressure smokeless powder cartridges. Unlike earlier Winchester lever guns, the 1895 employed a fixed box magazine rather than a tubular one, allowing it to chamber pointed spitzer bullets like the .30-06 Springfield. This innovation ensured the Model 1895 a long service life with hunters, frontiersmen, and even militaries worldwide.
This example, manufactured in 1924, is chambered in the highly versatile and powerful .30-06 Springfield. It features a 24-inch barrel fitted with a Lyman brass beaded blade front sight and a Lyman adjustable aperture peep sight mounted to the receiver, with the barrel’s rear sight dovetail neatly plugged. The walnut stock set, with its schnabel forend and crescent buttplate, displays honest use with scattered scratches and dings but no cracks or structural issues. The bore remains bright with sharp rifling and earns a perfect 10/10, a strong testament to its preservation. Metal finish shows about 75% original coverage, with thinning and areas of patina on the receiver, consistent with a rifle that has seen field use but been well cared for.
For collectors, a Winchester 1895 in .30-06 represents one of the most historically significant configurations, bridging Browning’s legendary lever-action design with America’s most enduring military cartridge. For shooters, it remains a powerful and practical hunting rifle with a unique blend of heritage and utility. This rifle offers an opportunity to own a fine example of Winchester’s last great lever-action innovation—a firearm equally at home in a collection or in the field. Please check out our high quality photos, and good luck on your bids! – J.D.
