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January 19, 2006
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I apologize in advance for my ignorance, but I don’t have a M1895 in my collection and have been keeping an eye out for a reasonable specimen. I’ve read a lot about the Russian Contract M1895’s but most have been in musket configuration.
I’ve come across a listing for a Russian Contract M1895 rifle that I might be interested in. There’s not a lot of info and I’ve requested more pictures, but I’m curious about the breakdown of Russian configurations.
- Winchester M1895 ”Russian Contract Rifle” in 7.62mm
- Fitted clip guides on the top of the receiver
- Barrel measures 27-1/2”
- SN366540 (1916)
Curious if anyone has any comments/things to be aware of/value range.
Again, I’ve requested more info and specifics, but any guidance is appreciated.
Thanks.
Steve
WACA Member. CFM Member. NRA Lifer.
April 15, 2005
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Steve,
All Russian contract Model 1895s were Muskets, including the one you have come across. Just one configuration was made for that contract.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
January 19, 2006
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Thanks Bert,
Does that mean that this one has been modified from the musket configuration I am familiar with? Cut down? Or am I mis-understaning the classification of musket?
I’m more familiar with something like this as a Russian Contract Musket:
Steve
WACA Member. CFM Member. NRA Lifer.
April 15, 2005
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Steve,
I can’t see the Model 1895 in question… but again, all of the Russian contract Model 1895s were Muskets.
Bert
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January 19, 2006
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Bert H. said
Steve,I can’t see the Model 1895 in question… but again, all of the Russian contract Model 1895s were Muskets.
Bert
Sorry, I had linked the only photo I have. Maybe its not showing up for you.
I’ll attach it here:
This is the M1895 in question that claims to be a Russian contract.:
Steve
WACA Member. CFM Member. NRA Lifer.
April 15, 2005
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It is a chopped up Musket (no longer original).
Bert
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January 19, 2006
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Bert H. said
It is a chopped up Musket (no longer original).
Bert
Thanks. I had never seen a “Russian Contract” like this, but I’m no expert. Thanks for adding another nugget to my expertise bank, Bert.
Steve
WACA Member. CFM Member. NRA Lifer.
