Rare Winchester Model 1895 Rifle – .30-40 Krag – 28″ Mirror-Bore Barrel – Deluxe Checkered Wood

Winchester Rifle – Model 1895

Manufacture: 1909 – Caliber: .30-40 Krag – Deluxe checkered wood – 28" mirror-bore barrel

This Winchester Model 1895 rifle features a rare configuration, boasting superb deluxe checkered wood and a long 28-inch barrel with a mirror-like bore. This elegant American lever-action firearm perfectly combines shooting quality, high-end aesthetics, and historical appeal for collectors.

History

The Winchester Model 1895 is one of the most iconic lever-action rifles in American history, designed by John Moses Browning for the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Introduced in 1895, this model revolutionized the Winchester lineup with its fixed vertical magazine, which allowed for the use of pointed-bullet cartridges—unlike earlier models with tubular magazines. This major innovation enabled the use of more modern, powerful ammunition, making the Winchester 1895 a particularly advanced weapon for its time. The model also saw significant military service, notably during the Spanish-American War, where it was used by American soldiers including Theodore Roosevelt and his famous "Rough Riders." Production of the Winchester 1895 ended in 1940 after approximately 426,000 units were manufactured, a large portion of which were destined for the famous Russian contract. Versions chambered in powerful American calibers like the .30-40 Krag remain highly sought after today by collectors and enthusiasts of historical firearms.

Our Model

This Winchester Model 1895 rifle features a superb professional restoration, giving the firearm a particularly elegant appearance with an impeccable blued finish. The Winchester markings—including patent details, model, and caliber—remain clearly visible, despite slight softening due to an older re-bluing. The serial number 64XXX, stamped beneath the lever, indicates manufacture in 1909. The high-quality wood furniture is in remarkable condition, featuring a beautiful light hue and superb deluxe-style checkering. The ergonomic stock gives the firearm a particularly attractive, high-end appearance. The metal buttplate is period-correct and perfectly fitted.

Mechanically, this Winchester functions flawlessly, offering a smooth, precise lever action, a pleasant trigger pull, and impeccable ejection. The 28-inch rifle barrel, chambered in .30-40 Krag, features a mirror-bright bore with deep, crisp rifling, ensuring excellent shooting performance.

This rare deluxe configuration of the Winchester Model 1895 is a magnificent American collector's piece, equally desirable for shooting and for a collection of historic American West firearms.

Sold with its classification certificate—Category D(e) historic firearm—issued by the Saint-Étienne National Proof House.