Winchester Model 1895 Carbine SRC .30-06 SPRG Lever Action Rifle, 1924 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,001.00
LSB#: LSB250628BE006
Make: Winchester
Model: 1895
Serial Number: 411885
Year of Manufacture: 1924
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield (.30 Government ’06)
Action Type: Lever Action with Internal Box Magazine
Barrel Length: 22″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade pinned to a slotted base forged to the barrel. The rear sight is a two-position folding “U”-notch in a base secured to one screw-hole from the original rear sight (the other screw hole is forward of the base with a fill-screw). The left of the receiver has been drilled and tapped with a Weaver SIDE-1″HL mount and rings holding a Lyman All-American 4x scope with crosshair reticle. The scope has some scattered wear, most notable on the objective bell. The glass is fairly clear, but could use a good cleaning. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece smooth walnut with banded, finger-groove forend, straight grip, straight comb and ventilated brown rubber Pachmayr White Line recoil pad. There is a fill in the belly where there used to be an inlaid sling mount. The stocks have some light nicks, scuffs and scratches with a couple of more notable bruises in the left of the wrist. There are a few tiny losses around the edges of the wrist. The LOP measures 13 1/4″” from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad, 12 1/4″ to the back of the wood. Overall, the stocks are in Good-plus condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There is scattered light erosion and stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 50% of its metal finish. The barrel and bolt have generally strong finish. The receiver has mostly worn or gone to a light patina. There is distinct erosion on the lever and magazine. The saddle ring mount has been filed flush with the left of the receiver. The barrel has wear consistent with the previously installed handguard. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches, primarily on the receiver. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The action is fairly smooth and the lever locks up 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: This rifle comes with the installed scope.
Our Assessment: The 1895 Winchester was the first lever-action model to incorporate a box magazine. The box magazine allowed the use of spitzer-type bullets without the danger of ignition in a tubular magazine. The use of spitzer bullets improved ballistics and allowed for much higher velocities, especially with the use of smokeless powder. At the time of its introduction, the 1895 was considered the lever action big-game rifle, but it also saw favor with some militaries, being purchased in large numbers by the Russian Empire for WWI, given to Pancho Villa’s best troops during the Mexican Revolution, and 10,000 were purchased by the US Military for use during the Spanish American War. Teddy Roosevelt himself favored the 1895 Winchester, considering his rifle chambered in .405 to be the “medicine gun” for lion.
With its quick handling characteristics, box magazine and pointed bullet capability, the Model 1895 changed the world of sporting rifles forever. This rifle is a Carbine which was made in 1924, chambered in .30-06. The .30-06 has served in two World Wars as well as being perhaps the most popular hunting cartridge in the United States. The rifle appears to have been someone’s favorite, having been equipped with a side-mounted Lyman scope and a recoil pad, with the stocks refinished, a decent bore, and strong mechanics. It would be well worth restoring or even taking back out in the field. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
