Winchester Miroku Model 1895 405 WCF Takedown Lever Action Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,750.00
LSB# LSB251130SL058
Make: Winchester, made by Miroku for U.S. Repeating Arms Co.
Model: 1895, Takedown
Serial Number: 00503MV95A
Year of Manufacture: 2005
Caliber: .405 WCF
Action Type: Lever Action with Internal Box Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER / SPECIAL STEEL BARREL” and at the rear with “NP” proof, the top is marked “405 Win Cal.”, the right is marked “U.S. REPEATING ARMS CO., NEW HAVEN, CT. U.S.A. / JAPAN/Miroku/ Winchester Trademarks licensed from Olin Corp”. The right of the receiver is marked with the serial number. The top tang is marked “WINCHESTER / MODEL 1895”.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade pinned into a base fixed to the top of the barrel. The rear sight is a square-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed into the top of the barrel. The left side of the receiver is drilled and tapped for a peep sight, none installed.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with a schnabel forend, straight grip, straight comb, and a steel buttpad. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. There is scattered rack damage on the stocks, nicks and dings. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good to 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. There is no notable operation wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent – Like New condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Rebounding hammer. There is a tang-safety and the trigger pull is crisp. 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: This rifle comes with its factory box, owner’s manual,
Our Assessment: This Winchester Model 1895 takedown rifle, manufactured by Miroku in 2005 for U.S. Repeating Arms Company, is a modern revival of one of John Browning’s most distinctive lever action designs. The original Model 1895 was Winchester’s first lever action to utilize an internal box magazine, allowing it to safely chamber pointed bullets and high-velocity smokeless cartridges, setting it apart from traditional tube-fed lever guns. Chambered here in .405 Winchester Center Fire, the configuration famously associated with early 20th century big-game hunting, this reproduction captures the mechanical intent and visual authority of the original while benefiting from modern metallurgy and precision manufacturing associated with Winchester Repeating Arms.
The 24 inch barrel is properly marked “Especially for Smokeless Powder” and retains a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, earning a full 10 out of 10 bore rating. Approximately 99 percent of the original blued finish remains, with no notable operational wear observed. Screw heads are sharp, markings are crisp and fully legible, and the metal surfaces present in an Excellent, near–like new condition. The takedown configuration is cleanly executed, reinforcing the rifle’s blend of practical design and high-quality fit and finish.
The two-piece checkered walnut stocks feature a schnabel forend, straight grip, straight comb, and steel buttplate, all consistent with classic Winchester styling. The checkering remains sharp, with no chips or cracks present, and only scattered rack marks and minor nicks visible, placing the stocks solidly in the Very Good to Excellent range. Mechanically, the action functions correctly and smoothly, with a rebounding hammer, tang safety, and crisp trigger pull. Accompanied by its factory box and owner’s manual, this Model 1895 takedown stands as a high-condition example of Winchester’s modern Miroku-built reproductions, combining historical significance, powerful chambering, and exceptional overall preservation. Please see our photos and good luck on your bids! MF