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I bought a couple of guns this weekend. I believe this one has been in the back of a closet for quite some time. It came from a 50 year collection in the Western UP. I haven’t seen many of these here in Michigan, and this is the first one I’ve ever owned. Is the flat top rear sight correct for this vintage?
April 15, 2005
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Is the flat top rear sight correct for this vintage?
Yes.
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June 1, 2023
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Forgive my ignorance, but since I have never owned a Winchester 1895, and seldom see them in person, was the matting on the front receiver ring a relatively common or an uncommon feature? Special Order? Thanks in advance for the knowledge of the group.
BRP
April 15, 2005
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Blue Ridge Parson said
Forgive my ignorance, but since I have never owned a Winchester 1895, and seldom see them in person, was the matting on the front receiver ring a relatively common or an uncommon feature? Special Order? Thanks in advance for the knowledge of the group.BRP
The matted frame was standard for several of the calibers… 30-03, 30-06, 35 WCF, and 405 WCF.
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June 1, 2023
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Thank you, Bert. I am glad to keep learning.
BRP
October 14, 2024
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Nice looking rifle. I always liked the Model 95’s. Don’t own one ………yet.
kevindpm61 said
Nice looking rifle. I always liked the Model 95’s. Don’t own one ………yet.
Thanks! I’ve kind of been looking for one. Like I said, I’ve seen very few of these here in Michigan over the years. The couple that I have seen have been in horrible condition.
The barrel finish is excellent I would say 95% or better, other than some dried up grease and oil. The hammer and other protected parts also have most of the original finish remaining. The serial number & date (1917?) places this rifle in a range of 1895s that experience flaking of the receiver finish according to Rob’s 1895 book. I don’t have much experience with this but the bore looks like new. I haven’t even given it a good cleaning yet as I’m unsure if any of the traditional gun solvents should be used on this vintage of receiver. Maybe Bert or others can set me straight.
March 31, 2009
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George, use some Breakfree CLP. I use it on everything and have for over 30 years.
January 27, 1992
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If I might, I would suggest only shooting U.S. Military or ammunition loaded to about 2,700 F.P.S.. That will lesson the possibility of future ‘Head Space’ problems. Todays ammunition is loaded to higher pressures and it would be a shame to damage that fine rifle. It will also lessen recoil and add to the fun of shooting. The accuracy will not be effected. RDB
