Winchester Limited Edition Texas Special Model 1895 .405 Win. Lever Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1925
LSB#: 210831AK03
Make: Winchester, made by Miroku for U.S. Repeating Arms Co.
Model: 1895 Limited Edition Texas Special
Serial Number: 00659TEX95
Year of Manufacture: 2010
Caliber: .405 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action with Internal Box Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SPECIAL STEEL BARREL / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER” and at the rear with an ovalled “WP” proof, the top is marked “.405 WIN CAL.”, the right is marked “WINCHESTER / U.S. REPEATING ARMS CO., NEW HAVEN, CT. U.S.A. / JAPAN/MIROKU” and “WINCHESTER TRADEMARKS LICENSED FROM OLIN CORPORATION”. 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 “U”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed into the top of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with schnabel forend, straight grip, straight comb, sling stud front and rear, and smooth steel buttplate. The forend has a few light marks on the right-rear. There are a few light compressions on the belly. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has a few light marks around the edges. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine-Plus condition.
Type of Finish: Blued & Case Colored
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its original metal finish. There are some minor nicks and scratches on the lever assembly. The case coloring is slightly receding from the edges of the receiver. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine-Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety, 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: None
Our Assessment: The 1895 Winchester was the first model to incorporate a non-detachable box magazine. Teddy Roosevelt called this model, chambered in .405 WCF, his “Medicine Gun for Lions” (from his book “African Game Trails”). The M1895 rifle became the preference of major powers worldwide, with Russia alone purchasing nearly 300,000 1895’s for use in the Great War. The Model 1895 was designed for the new generation of cartridges utilizing smokeless powder and pointed bullets, and many of its original chamberings remain popular today. With its quick handling characteristics, box magazine and pointed bullet capability, the Model 1895 changed the world of sporting rifles forever. This example is the Limited Edition Texas Special, with a case-color receiver and checkered walnut stocks. The rifle is in Fine-Excellent condition with minor handling marks, a great bore and strong mechanics. Please see our photos and good luck!