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December 30, 2011
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Hi Jeremy
I don’t see it in the survey.
April 30, 2023
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Brad Dunbar said
Hi JeremyI don’t see it in the survey.
perfect! here’s the details from my spreadsheet, lmk if you need anything else…I’m pretty sure the lyman didn’t letter but I’d have to check my records later.
| 40996 | Winchester | 1895 rifle | lever | .35 Win | 1903 | 24″ | With side mount Lyman #21 rear peep sight |
December 30, 2011
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Hi Jeremy
What kind of butt plate?
Thanks again!
April 30, 2023
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Brad Dunbar said
Hi JeremyWhat kind of butt plate?
Thanks again!
Standard rifle crescent butt, and confirmed Cody letter only states Rifle and 35 caliber, nothing on the Lyman 21.
January 8, 2025
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Here is the information on my SRC if it’s not in the survey. 22” round barrel has been replaced and the holes on left side for receiver sight were poorly plug welded.
December 30, 2011
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Hi
Thank you for the information. I didn’t have that serial number recorded before. I looked at the RIA listing to see the rest. Wondering if the buttstock was replaced at some time also. Thanks again.
January 8, 2025
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Brad Dunbar said
Hi
Thank you for the information. I didn’t have that serial number recorded before. I looked at the RIA listing to see the rest. Wondering if the buttstock was replaced at some time also. Thanks again.
It’s definitely been to bubba’s shop, but it doesn’t shoot bad.
Thanks,
Adam
July 22, 2018
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Hey Guys I recently rescued an 1895 serial #63530 standard rifle in 405.
High condition—very well preserved
steel buttplate shotgun style
Lyman 21 rear sight
standard looking ramp and dovetailed front
Marbles Sheard gold bead sight
Matting on the top/front of the reciever
The 24 inch barrel appears to be of high quality but is definitely not OEM
no upper proof mark—stamped 405 WCF on top
underside of barrel — AP DUNN 988 with a clean and proper dovetail arrangement to secure the forend
I will do a little more research—there was a story about the barrel I didn’t follow up on.
Whoever did the gunsmithing was a pro—no signs of “Bubba” anywhere
PH
July 22, 2018
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Small omission on the above non standard barrel—no dovetail (sight delete?) for the normal barrel sight.
Again—the barrel appears to be of very High end quality and matches very well with the fit and finish of the wood and metal. PH
December 30, 2011
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Hi Paul
Thanks for the information on your 1895. Have a great weekend!
May 7, 2025
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Brad. New Member here, so bear with me. I have two (2) 1895 Rifles, and I will get more details ( info ) when I get back to the safe.
First:
SN # 403112
Standard Rifle, with Rifle Buttplate.
Caliber: .35 W.C.F.
May 7, 2025
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The second:
SN # 58201
Standard Rifle, with Rifle Buttplate
Caliber: .30 U.S. MOD. 1903. ( 30-03 ).
More details to come.
March 12, 2023
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Brad,
Model 1895 for the survey –
Model 1895 (1903)
Ser# 41673
.30 U.S.
Standard sights
28″ round tapered barrel, nickel steel.
Plain stock and forend, crescent butt plate. Forend has ebony wedge inlay.
Front sling eye dovetailed under barrel, rear sling eye on stock. Leather sling w/fishook sling swivels.
Thanks,
Gus
April 6, 2023
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Has the survey turned up any examples in .236 Navy? I know it was offered as a chambering in some of the catalogs, but I haven’t managed to find any evidence whether any were actually made
December 30, 2011
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I’m not aware of any that were originally .236 Navy. There’s one that was apparently rebarreled at some point from .30 U.S.
March 31, 2009
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Brad Dunbar said
I’m not aware of any that were originally .236 Navy. There’s one that was apparently rebarreled at some point from .30 U.S.
Brad, I’m putting together info on all the pre 64 cartridges that are listed for all the Models that are unusual in anyway and are not the standard calibers.
Do you have any info you would share?
November 3, 2015
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Brad – I have obtained an 1895 in 405 that appears to be an early version of this caliber in this rifle – what do you think?
• Serial number 43982
• Type: Standard rifle
• Chamber: 405 WCF
• Barrel type and length: 24” round
• Sights: standard sights? Marbles U-notched rear and Sheared front
• Buttplate type: shotgun steel
• Special order stocks: no
• Any special markings and engraving – British proofs and Laflin & Rand stamp with load data
• Historical provenance – none
• Other information or noteworthy special features – got non official letter from Cody that confirmed caliber and buttplate type – received at warehouse April 24, 1904 and sent out April 28, 1904
thanks,
John
WACA No. 9886. Constantly learning about Model 1907 and Model 1910 Self-Loading Rifles.
December 30, 2011
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Hi John
Thanks for the information. I looked at your other forum thread about your rifle. Looks nice! The sights shown in the GI listing appear to be the standard Winchester front and rear sights.
If you were wondering about the dates, I believe the earliest .405 serial number was 5496, but it did not go through the warehouse until March 1904. The earliest with serial numbers and similar warehouse dates start in the late 30000 seral number range. There are a few from 1902 and 1903 in the survey, with warehouse dates at least as early as 1903.
Thanks!
November 3, 2015
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Brad Dunbar said
Hi John
Thanks for the information. I looked at your other forum thread about your rifle. Looks nice! The sights shown in the GI listing appear to be the standard Winchester front and rear sights.
If you were wondering about the dates, I believe the earliest .405 serial number was 5496, but it did not go through the warehouse until March 1904. The earliest with serial numbers and similar warehouse dates start in the late 30000 seral number range. There are a few from 1902 and 1903 in the survey, with warehouse dates at least as early as 1903.
Thanks!
Thanks Brad. It just shows to go you that you can’t believe everything you read. Over and over I’ve read 1904 for the first 405s in the 1895. First advertised in June 1904. I need to get your book.
WACA No. 9886. Constantly learning about Model 1907 and Model 1910 Self-Loading Rifles.
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