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December 12, 2025
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Hello,
I have never owned a classic Winchester and recently picked up a Model 1895 SRC, 30-06, made in 1920. At one time it had a Lyman 21 sight installed, the receiver hole does not go through the patent marks, and there is a screw in the hole. The ladder sight currently on the SRC appears to be vintage but does not appear to be factory. If anyone can assist in identifying the exact origin of the ladder sight, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Tony
Photos can be found at this link:
September 19, 2014
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Tony,
I believe the sight is not a Winchester sight for the 1895. The ladder sight for the 1895 is similar to those on the Krag, with steps and no serrations. I’ve not noticed the serrations on the left edge previously on any similar sight that I recall. Have you by chance removed the ladder sight from the barrel? I am thinking the sight may be a similar military sight with one or both screw holes elongated to allow it to attach to the 1895 barrel, which is supposed to have unique screw spacing. If confirmed, that may help folks point in the right direction. Sorry I can’t help further. Tim PS, ONLY remove the sight if you have good, gunsmith screwdrivers that fit the screws, please! While not correct, it looks better than a damaged sight and screws or a gap where a sight once was. Correct 1895 ladder sights are scarce as hen’s teeth!
December 9, 2002
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The sight that’s shown looks like a Winchester 54B, on page 113 in the Winchester sight book, by Madis.Stating for the Lee Musket, or maybe even the 54A, on the previous page for the Lee Navy.
In the picture it shows the numbers, 6 and 3 as in the OP, picture of his M1895 carbines rear sight.
The Model 1895 carbine should have the Winchester 50A, sight as shown on page 107, in the sight book. A similar sight with it’s own differences.
Stroebels book shows the 22H for the carbine, but I can’t verify that, in Madis sight book, and it’s more of a, “Buck Horn” style rear sight, and I don’t ever recall seeing one like that on a 1895 Carbine.
Here’s one, at RIA, with the proper rear sight.
Anthony
March 31, 2009
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I agree with Anthony. Your sight is the one used on the Lee’s.
December 12, 2025
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Thank you everyone! Definitely appears similar to the Lee Navy sight. Although this one does have a windage adjustment feature and from looking at some originals online, I did not find any with this feature. Do you know if the Lee Navy ever had this feature?
Also uploaded a few more photos to better show the sight and windage adjustment, including the receiver side that shows the remnant outline of the Lyman 21:
https://imgur.com/a/2-winchester-model-1895-src-unknown-rear-sights-EC4EfRv
March 31, 2009
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Tony Short said
Thank you everyone! Definitely appears similar to the Lee Navy sight. Although this one does have a windage adjustment feature and from looking at some originals online, I did not find any with this feature. Do you know if the Lee Navy ever had this feature?
Also uploaded a few more photos to better show the sight and windage adjustment, including the receiver side that shows the remnant outline of the Lyman 21:
https://imgur.com/a/2-winchester-model-1895-src-unknown-rear-sights-EC4EfRv
Every feature your site has is exactly like the one that is on my Lee Navy except one. The sight I have does not have the windage adjustment.
March 31, 2009
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Tony,
I did a bunch of research. If you have an Oct 1898 catalog on page 72 it shows the Military Wind Gauge sight for the 1895 and the Lee Military sight. On page 205 of Rob & Brads book it shows the variations for the 1895 Musket and Carbine. I believe you have a Lee Military sight with the Model 50A or B Musket and Carbine windage adjustable tanget bar added to it.
December 12, 2025
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Chuck said
Tony,
I did a bunch of research. If you have an Oct 1898 catalog on page 72 it shows the Military Wind Gauge sight for the 1895 and the Lee Military sight. On page 205 of Rob & Brads book it shows the variations for the 1895 Musket and Carbine. I believe you have a Lee Military sight with the Model 50A or B Musket and Carbine windage adjustable tanget bar added to it.
Chuck,
Thank you so much for the deep dive research, greatly appreciated! Certainly a different set up without a doubt.
