Browning Miroku Model 1895 24″ .30-06 Springfield Lever Action Rifle, 1984
SOLD FOR: $1,175.00
LSB#: LSB250529MW024
Make: Browning Miroku
Model: 1895 Grade I
Serial Number: 04806PW187
Year of Manufacture: 1984 (PW date code)
Caliber: 30-06 Springfield
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 .30-06” 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 into a base fixed to the top of the barrel. There is a Providence Tool Co. peep sight mounted to the receiver with adjustable dual aperture for windage and elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with schnabel forend, straight grip, straight comb, and black rubber Limbsaver buttpad. The stocks have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/8? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. Overall, the stocks are 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.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its current metal finish. There is some finish missing on the front of the hammer. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in 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. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment:. This Browning Model 1895 Grade I is a faithful, modern-made reproduction of the original Winchester 1895—John Browning’s last lever-action design and one of the first lever guns to utilize a box magazine to safely chamber pointed spitzer cartridges. Made by Miroku of Japan in 1984, this rifle is chambered in the classic .30-06 Springfield, a round that has remained one of America’s most trusted and versatile cartridges for over a century. With its 24” barrel, strong blued finish, and a Providence Tool Co. dual-aperture peep sight, this rifle bridges the gap between historical styling and modern functionality.
The rifle retains about 98% of its finish with only faint loss on the front of the hammer. The smooth walnut stocks are in Excellent condition, free of chips or cracks, and feature a clean straight grip with schnabel forend, the stock includes a quality Limbsaver recoil pad for added comfort. Mechanically sound, this lever-action operates as it should, with the hammer incorporating a half-cock safety and the lever including an additional actuating safety.
Whether you’re a collector looking to round out a lever-action set, a hunter wanting a vintage-styled rifle, or simply a fan of Browning’s contributions to firearm history, this Model 1895 offers a refined take on one of the most advanced lever-action rifles of the black powder and early smokeless era. It’s chambered in a cartridge that still gets the job done and wears the Browning name with pride. Please check out our photos, and good luck on your bids! – J.D.
