Winchester Model 1895 24” .35 Win Box Magazine Lever Action Rifle, 1927 C&R
SOLD FOR $1,635.00
LSB#: LSB250927SN021
Make: Winchester
Model: 1895
Serial Number: 419832
Year of Manufacture: 1927
Caliber: .35 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action with Internal Box Magazine
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight dovetail in the rear of the barrel has been plugged, this rifle has been equipped with a Providence Tool Company receiver sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a Schnabel forend with ebony tip, straight wrist, straight comb and a rifle type steel buttplate. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches with some areas of discoloration. The LOP measures 12 1/2? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is light erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is some scattered finish wear, most prominently on the receiver. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. 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 Winchester Model 1895 stands as the final lever-action design conceived by John Browning for Winchester, marking a dramatic evolution from the earlier tubular-fed rifles that made the company famous. Its internal box magazine allowed the safe use of modern pointed bullets and positioned the 1895 squarely in the smokeless-powder era, where velocity and ballistic efficiency were rapidly redefining the sporting rifle landscape. This 1927 example reflects the rifle’s mature production period, featuring clean, purposeful lines, a Schnabel forend with ebony tip, and a handling profile that appealed to hunters seeking a reliable companion in dense timber and rugged country.
Chambered in .35 Winchester, the rifle carries one of the more distinctive cartridges of the early sporting age—a round introduced in 1903 to offer greater authority on medium and large North American game. The .35 Win delivered the deep-penetrating performance that hunters desired from a high-velocity lever gun, and although it never reached the widespread fame of the .30-06 or .30-30, its period reputation for decisive field results secured its loyal following. The bore on this rifle remains mostly bright with sharp rifling, preserving much of the accuracy potential that made the 1895 a forward-thinking design for its time.
With approximately 90% of its original blue finish and stocks that retain their correct profile and overall integrity, this rifle shows the honest evidence of decades of careful handling without sacrificing its visual appeal. The Providence Tool Company receiver sight adds a practical period upgrade, reflecting the tastes of hunters who valued fast, precise sight acquisition in the field. As an artifact of the transitional era between classic lever guns and modern bolt-action rifles, this Model 1895 offers a vivid connection to a time when Winchester craftsmanship and Browning engineering shaped the frontier-minded sporting rifle. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! MF
