Winchester Model 1895 30-06 Sprg .30 Gov’t 06 Lever Action Rifle 1921 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,205.00

LSB #: LSB260215MD009

Make: Winchester

Model: 1895

Serial Number: 412541B

Year of Manufacture: 1921 C&R

Caliber: .30 Gov’t 06, 30-06 Sprg

Action Type: Lever Action with Internal Box Magazine

Barrel Length: 24?

Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a base integral to the barrel. The rear sight has been removed and the dovetail plugged. There is a Lyman side mounted receiver sight installed on this rifle. 

Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is two piece smooth walnut, schnabel forend with ebony insert, straight grip, straight comb, and crescent steel buttplate. The LOP is 13″ from trigger to buttplate. There are scratches and compression dents throughout. There are adhesive stains on the forend. There are dings, small cracks,  and chips on the forend. There is minor superficial cracking at the upper tang. There is a small chip on the right side of the wrist. There are no major structural cracks. Overall this stock is in Fair condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright and the rifling well defined. There is very minor erosion. There is stubborn copper fouling throughout. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 7/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 15% of its original finish. Much of the finish has worn to a silver patina. There is thinning bluing throughout. There is some corrosion staining, mostly concentrated on the receiver. There is handling and operational wear. There are scratches throughout. There is toolmarking around the rear sight dovetail. The screw heads are tool marked but serviceable. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Fair condition. 

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. 

Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1895 stands apart from earlier Winchester lever guns as a modernized design by John Browning, incorporating a strong receiver and internal box magazine capable of handling spitzer cartridges. By 1921, the Model 1895 had already seen international military service and widespread sporting use, bridging the gap between traditional lever actions and emerging bolt-action rifles. Chambered in .30-06 Springfield, adopted by the U.S. military in 1906, this rifle reflects a later evolution of the platform, pairing the robust 1895 action with one of the most influential and versatile cartridges of the 20th century.

This example shows clear evidence of extended field use, with much of the original blue worn to a silver-gray patina and scattered corrosion staining visible, particularly on the receiver. The rear sight has been removed and the dovetail plugged, while a Lyman side-mounted receiver sight has been installed, offering a practical sighting upgrade consistent with mid-20th century use. The walnut stocks display notable handling wear, including scratches, compression dents, adhesive residue, and minor cracks and chips, though they remain structurally intact. The bore is semi-bright with well-defined rifling and only minor erosion, indicating that despite external wear, the rifle retains functional shooting potential.

Altogether, this rifle represents a well-used but historically significant example of the Model 1895 platform in a desirable .30-06 chambering. Its worn finish and modified sighting arrangement reflect a working life rather than preservation, aligning with the role these rifles played in both hunting and practical use during the early 20th century. The combination of Browning’s advanced lever-action design and a proven military cartridge gives this rifle enduring mechanical and historical interest, even as its condition reflects decades of honest service. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! MF