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Russian Contract M1895 Musket or Rifle?
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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.

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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.

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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.:

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It is a chopped up Musket (no longer original).

 

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Bert H. said
It is a chopped up Musket (no longer original).

 

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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.

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