Browning Miroku Model 1895 24” .30-40 Krag Lever Action Rifle & Box 1985
SOLD FOR: $1,250.00
LSB#: LSB250522GG056
Make: Browning
Model: 1895 Grade I
Serial Number: 00036PV187
Year of Manufacture: 1985 (PV date code)
Caliber: 30-40 KRAG
Action Type: Lever Action with Internal Box Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN JAPAN”, the right is marked “BROWNING 1895 / CALIBER .30-40” and the left rear has an “NP” proof at the chamber. The right of the receiver is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade pinned to a ramp, integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a semi-buckhorn square-notch on a riser, dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with schnabel forend, straight grip, straight comb, and smooth steel buttplate. The LOP measures 13 3/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks show no notable wear, other than on the wrist at the top tang, there are two pressure dents. The finish is strong throughout. The stocks fit the frame tightly, with no play. There are no chips or cracks. There is a leather cartridge sleeve wrapped around the buttstock. There is no notable wear on the buttstock under the cartridge sleeve. Overall, the stocks rate in Excellent 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 99%+ of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows no notable wear. The finish is deep and dark throughout. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are all sharp except for one screw on the top tang that is heavily tooled. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine to Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety position. The lever has an actuating safety. We have not fired 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 standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with its original serial number matching box, and the leather cartridge sleeve as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: When Browning contracted Miroku of Japan to reintroduce classic Winchester designs in the 1970s and ’80s, the results were some of the finest factory reproductions ever made. Among them was the legendary Model 1895, the last lever-action rifle designed by John Browning for Winchester. Famous as the rifle carried by Theodore Roosevelt on his African safari and adopted in large numbers by Imperial Russia during World War I, the 1895 represented a shift from tubular magazines to a fixed box magazine that could safely chamber pointed spitzer bullets.
This example, manufactured in 1985, is chambered in the classic .30-40 Krag—the first smokeless military cartridge adopted by the United States and a historically appropriate offering for this rifle. The 24” barrel, deep bluing, and smooth walnut stocks with schnabel forend give it the elegant, period-correct look that Browning’s Miroku reproductions are renowned for. The condition is outstanding, with nearly all its original finish intact, crisp markings, and only the faintest handling marks. The bore remains pristine, ensuring accuracy as well as collectability.
Adding to its appeal, this rifle comes with its original serial-matching box and a leather cartridge sleeve, making it an excellent complete package for both collectors and enthusiasts. For those drawn to the romance of Roosevelt’s “big stick” and the transitional era between frontier lever guns and early 20th-century bolt-actions, the Browning/Miroku 1895 is one of the most faithful ways to experience that history. This Grade I reproduction offers modern precision with old-world design and remains one of the most desirable commemorative lever actions produced in the 20th century. Please check out our high quality photos, and good luck on your bids! – J.D.
