Rifle has Russian acceptance stamps on barrel and receiver. Top. Click here for more information. Super cool rifle Good for you, now I want one. Our goal is to encourage collectors by providing honest descriptions, fair prices, and the best customer service. Certain number was confiscated from the cold hands of soviet soldier. Anyone know who marked the stocks of these things like this? 7 day inspection period on all website purchases. Description: Winchester Model 1895 Russian musket. The refinished buttstock sling swivel has been removed. We buy and sell collectible firearms and militaria ranging from the Civil War to Desert Storm, specializing in WW1 & WW2. Unlike the Mosin-Nagant orders, all of the Winchester rifles were delivered prior to the Russian Revolution. These Vetterli are in Finland often called as a Grafton-rifle. From Forgotten Weapons' website, "In 1915, Russia was in serious need of small arms, and approached many of the major American factories. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk. Mine is one of these examples and was surplused by Spain to the US sometime in the 1950s or 1960s. in 1899 that has the letters BGJ stamped on the strap above the chamber, Any idea on what that may be? Writing a book on the Winchester Model 1895. This became the model 1895, and was initially offered in .30-40 caliber (as well as .38-72 and .40-72 black powder rounds, so Winchester could hedge their bet on smokeless powder). I have one of these rifles and I want to restore it. Description Description. -TXGunNut. Retaining 85-90% plus blue finish showing scattered scratches, wear and light spotting. Hey I want to have one 1895 Winchester bayonet Russian rifle in my collection. Manufactured in 1916. Related products. I am typically anti military rifles, mainly because majority are mausers (boring). Rifle has Russian XN3 acceptance proof mark on the right side of the frame. The most obvious is a fixed 5-round box magazine in place of a traditional tube mag. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. This rifle was manufactured in 1916. Here for your viewing pleasure in Winchester Model 1895 7.62mm Russian Contract Rifle serial number 283932 1916 production and falls within the serial number ranges 174,234-377,412 for the second contract of 200,000 rifles singed 27 August 1915 and completed deliveries by December 1916. The refinished wood is fine showing minor handling evidence. My winsu is light, accurate, bigbore, stopper and being light kicking like a mule.. im big robust guy but feld recoil tames me after five rounds. Best regards. For those interested in learning more about these awesome rifles I would recommend the book \"Winchester Model 1895 - Last of the Classic Lever Actions\" by Robb Kassab \u0026 Brad Dunbar. Nice clear manufacturer markings on the barrel and receiver tang. Shopping with this link costs you nothing, but helps support our channel https://amzn.to/3trn9juDistance Conversions: 150y - 137m200y - 182m250y - 229m300y - 274m350y - 320m400y - 366m450y - 411m500y - 457mThis video's editing by Agency Communications LLCMusic by Tyops (THANKS!!! Most are really ratty given their period and location of use. Buyer pays $30.00 shipping. Russian-contract Winchester 1895 with bayonet The Winchester 1895 involved several significant design elements to safely accommodate high pressure smokeless ammunition. Not much on military rifles either but I like this one. Model: 1895. Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. CollectorsFirearms currently has an 1895 carbine and 1901shotgun documented toa Texas Ranger, but the price is a little steep for my taste. Nearly three quarters of production was in the Russian (293,000) and US (10,000) musket contracts. Most of those rifles are sporterised.. stocs made more like huntting rifle. It was in the Menger Bar, interesting place to find an old Winchester. In 1915, Russia was in serious need of small arms, and approached many of the major American factories. Manufacturer: Winchester. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Because of this, the Russian Contract 1895 has become the single example of military employment of a lever action in a sea of bolt action rifles chambered in full-powered service loads but should we have adapted lever action rifles all along? Remington and New England Westinghouse had procured contracts to manufacture the Mosin Nagant m/91, but productions was estimated to be months away. The best way to ensure an item is yours is to purchase it directly off the website. Barrel/bore in good shape after hard service history: Nice rifle. Arms and Armor. Condition: Very good to fine. Click Here to view our Gunbroker page! Russian contract Winchester 1895 bayonet. Ive been looking for a butt stock for a 95 with a shotgun style butt plate for over a year. knife. While it is true that the earlier lever action rifles were able to use smokeless rounds as well, this is due to their being overbuilt the 1895 was the first such design made form the ground up for smokeless powder. Price Realized: Details Payment Terms Shipping. Gauge: 7.62. An interesting Winchester with a fascinating history. Rifle is serial number 36xxxx, which dates it to production in 1916. http://www.suomenasehistoriallinenseura.fi/calendar/96/155-Tamarms-2016-gun-show-in-Tampere/. Russia then procured a contract to fill the gap until Remington and NEW could begin production of the m/91. "Winchester 1895 Rifle 30-40 Krag (W12649) GI#: 102230326 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. NOTE: first posts are subject to administrator approval before being displayed, Devices in use: Desktop (42), Phone (11), Tablet (1), WinchesterCollector.org -Woodrow F. Call, Lonesome Dove, Some of my favorite recipes start out with a handful of depleted counterbalance devices.-TXGunNut, Presbyopia be damned, I'm going to shoot this thing! In addition a rather distinctive military style fill-length stock, the Russian contract guns are also notable for their inclusion of stripper clip guides. Of all nations in WW1, the Russian Empire was mainly the one attributed to widely using the lever action rifle in a modern conflict by chambering the 1895 in 7.62x54R, a respectable service. 1 of only approximately 290,000 Model 1895 Muskets manufactured by Winchester, sold to the Imperial Russian government between 1915 and 1916, which was in dire need of small arms prior to the Russian Revolution. These ea .Click for more info Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc. Area Code: 859 $11,500.00 NEW TODAY! Mechanically excellent. Thanks for sharing! That sounds like a very interesting gun. The rifle features a two piece clip guide attached to the receiver, military rear sight, and bayonet lug on the front barrel band. On the one hand, the 1895 in .405 Winchester caliber is known as Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Medicine" for safari hunting. Most came here with the famous John Grafton shipment, which the independence movement in Finland had ordered in 1905 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_John_Grafton My grandfather used one in our war of independence in 1918. Typical stripper guides still attached.Military rear sight in yards. Right side of action and right side of buttstock with Russian inspection mark. Standard Mosin-Nagant clips were used to reload the box magazine, making the process much quicker and easier than loading individual cartridges by hand. Through our YouTube channel, we strive to educate and share the stories behind the artifacts we sell. Winchester 1895 rifle (USA) US military issue Winchester M1895 rifle, with full-length stock and bayonet lug, in caliber .30-40 Krag. Been collecting Winchester Model 1895s for a long time and have the full run of the 10 calibers manufactured. Type: Rifle. 2023 Forgotten Weapons.Site developed by Cardinal Acres Web Development. Heres a link to some pics I took of the gun. Fine. Mechanically excellent. We hope to raise awareness and understanding for the collector community, as well as encourage new collectors to join the hobby. The top of the chamber has the . Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "acc7491dcd99aaae03d64bc058b454d7" );document.getElementById("f4f0d58121").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Remington and New England Westinghouse both took contracts to make Mosin-Nagant Rifles, and Winchester struck a deal to produce 300,000 Model 1895 rifles in the standard Russian military 7.62x54R cartridge. Thanks in advance. Would like a copy when its done. My recently acquired 1895 Russian Contract Winchester has some markings on the stock forearm that I have no idea where they are from. I do actively use my 9.3 to hunt moose. Fine Winchester Model 1895 Russian Contract MusketThis is an example of one of the approximately 294,000 Model 1895 Muskets sold to the Imperial Russian Government between 1915 and 1916. There's not a lot of info and I've requested more pictures, but I'm curious about the breakdown of Russian configurations. Many of those ryssn winsus (as there are called in finnland..) are rechambered wildcat calibers like 8.253R, 9.353R. 30 US, .38-72, or .40-72. OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised. Its just an awesome rifle to shoot with a tremendous amount of history. ", upper tang has the three line model/trademark information and the left side of the receiver has the two line address/patent marking. Standard Mosin-Nagant clips were used to reload the box magazine, making the process much quicker and easier than loading individual cartridges by hand. No. )__________________________________________________________________We love mail:9 Hole Reviews21175 Tomball Pkwy. Russia issued many of their Winchester Model 1895 rifles to troops from Finland and the Baltic states, especially the Latvian Riflemen. Hope that helps. We believe we sell living history, and honor the veterans who fought and died for our freedoms. 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