Fine. CollectorsFirearms currently has an 1895 carbine and 1901shotgun documented toa Texas Ranger, but the price is a little steep for my taste. This particular example features a Russian military crest on the receiver but it is now faint as the receiver was arsenal refinished at some point. There are currently no customer product questions on this lot. Hunting version of the Winchester M1895 rifle, chambered for .30-06. Mechanically excellent. The Winchester Model 1895 was the last rifle designed by John Browning for Winchester. We buy and sell collectible firearms and militaria ranging from the Civil War to Desert Storm, specializing in WW1 & WW2. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Ive been looking for a butt stock for a 95 with a shotgun style butt plate for over a year. 2023 Forgotten Weapons.Site developed by Cardinal Acres Web Development. 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. Todays video features probably my favorite milsurp I own. Of these changes, the addition of the charging bridge for loading with a stripper clip gives the Russian contract rifles their most distinctive profile.These rifles would go on to be heavily used by Russia for the remainder of WWI and beyond. Lot 81: Winchester Model 1895 Russian Contract Musket Auction Date: November 30, 2018 Estimated Price: $ 1,200 - $ 1,700 Price Realized: Details Winchester Model 1895 Russian Contract Musket Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1895-Musket Type: Musket Gauge: 7.62x54 R Barrel: 28 inch round Finish: blue Grip: Stock: walnut Item Views: 3928 Tryggve, Jonne: any chance of getting small parts, like the little brackets that you put the charging clips? Russian-contract Winchester 1895 with bayonet The Winchester 1895 involved several significant design elements to safely accommodate high pressure smokeless ammunition. The rifle features a two piece clip guide attached to the receiver, military rear sight, and bayonet lug on the front barrel band. Bore is dark with strong rifleing. Evil Bay and Gun Broker are the first choices and inquiring among folks that deal in Winchesters at gun shows sometimes will yield results, especially if you are a customer. Re: Russian Winchester 1895 - graphical warning. No. Blade and folding ladder sights with the rear sight graduated to 3,200 meter. Top. I am typically anti military rifles, mainly because majority are mausers (boring). -Steve Garbe, I hate rude behavior in a man. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. I still have the bayonet complete with sheath. The action on the rifle is smooth and the bore has good rifling, but it is notably frosted throughout and in need of a thorough cleaning. . Sign up for the newsletter https://tinyurl.com/9HoleReviews or https://tinyurl.com/SlateBlackThe Winchester Model 1895 was John Moses Browning's last iteration of lever-action rifles that accommodated a full-power cartridge without using a tube-fed magazines. 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. Russian-contract Winchester M1895 rifle, chambered for 7.62x54R Russian ammunition and fitted with bayonet lug and clip guides. 11/22/21 - This is a rare and interesting Winchester M1895 lever-action rifle that was manufactured in 1916 and sent to Russia as part of a contract order by their military. Certain number was confiscated from the cold hands of soviet soldier. (I dont know how to link pictures here so heres a descriptor) On the side in the finger grooves slot there is a marking that looks like and on the underside near the barrel band are two markings that look like M and W. Very good overall condition. Winchester Model 1895 Russian Contract Musket with BayonetThis is an example of one of the approximately 294,000 Model 1895 Muskets sold to the Imperial Russian Government between 1915 and 1916. Click Here to view our Gunbroker page! Cartridge: 7.62x54mmR, .303 British, .30-06, .30-40 Krag, .405 Winchester, various centrefire hunting calibers, Sights: Sliding ramp rear sights, Fixed-post front sights. Legacy Collectibles strives to provide quality investment-grade military collectibles to an appreciative public. Thanks, PA 19301, SOLD - Sauer M30 Luftwaffe Survival Drilling - Capture Papers, SOLD - 1939 Mauser Banner Police Luger Rig - 2 Matching Magazines, Signed - Limited Edition Broomhandle Pistol Book 1 of 100, SOLD - 1908 DWM "Bulgarian Contract" Luger Pistol, SOLD - Early Production "Gas Trap" Garand, M-1, SOLD - SS Contract SS PPK - K Under -Matching Magazine. [8] At least 9,000 Model 1895 rifles are known to have been provided by the Soviet Union in 1936 to the Spanish Republicans for use in the Spanish Civil War. Your Russian musket (even though not U.S. marked) is a very nice example of those sent to the Kremlin. 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. Remington and New England Westinghouse had procured contracts to manufacture the Mosin Nagant m/91, but productions was estimated to be months away. Not much on military rifles either but I like this one. ", upper tang has the three line model/trademark information and the left side of the receiver has the two line address/patent marking. I definitely need to add one of these to my personal collection! The wood is very fine with some very scattered minor handling marks. Unlike the Mosin-Nagant orders, all of the Winchester rifles were delivered prior to the Russian Revolution. Condition: Very good to fine. Unlike the Mosin-Nagant orders, all of the Winchester rifles were delivered prior to the Russian Revolution. By the 1890s, Winchester had established an extremely successful business in lever-action rifles. The musket retains 40% original blue finish with the balance a smooth crisp gray patina. 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). Rifle has Russian XN3 acceptance proof mark on the right side of the frame. A scarce Winchester Model 1895 Russian contract lever action musket. Part of the Russian contract awarded to Winchester during WW1. And how I wish somebody would issue a Russian 1895 replica, long fore end, sights graduated in lines, bayonet lug (and bayonet, if thats legal), clip guide, and all. Click here for more information. The Winchester Model 1895 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors: From Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games, If War Comes Tomorrow (Esli zavtra voyna), A Captain at Fifteen (Pyatnadtsatiletniy kapitan), The Crash of the Emirate (Krushenie emirata), The Chief of Chukotka (Nachalnik Chukotki), And on the Pacific (I na Tikhom Okeane), At Home Among Strangers, Stranger at Home (Svoy sredi chuzhikh, chuzhoy sredi svoikh), Armed and Dangerous (Vooruzhyon i ochen opasen), The End of the Emperor of the Taiga (Konets imperatora taygi), The Fight in the Taiga (Poedinok v tayge), The Dead Mountaineer Hotel (Hukkunud Alpinisti hotell), Do Not Set Traps for Leshiy (Ne stavte Leshemu kapkany), The Trust That Has Burst (Trest, kotoryy lopnul), Secrets of Madame Wong (Tayny madam Vong), A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines (Chelovek s bulvara Kaputsinov), Captain of "Pilgrim" (Kapitan "Piligrima"), Island of Lost Ships (Ostrov pogibshikh korabley), Under Northern Lights aka Under Aurora (Pod severnym siyaniyem aka Orora no shita de), The Big Gold of Mr. Greenwood (Bolshoe zoloto mistera Grinvuda), The Price of Treasures (Tsena sokrovishch), Shadows Disappear at Noon (Teni ischezayut v polden), https://www.imfdb.org/index.php?title=Winchester_Model_1895&oldid=1552337, If you have been locked out of your account you can request a password reset, Russian Contract Model; Visually modified with fake underbarrel tube magazine to resemble, Russian contract model rifles and carbines, Russian contact model rifles, sporterised rifle, carbine, Sporterized Russian contact model rifle, long and short versions, Sporterized Russian contact model rifle, short version, Indians, Vigilantes, Mercenaries, Various thugs, Kamchatka hunters, fishing guards, volunteers, Japanese poachers. WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN. In addition a rather distinctive military style fill-length stock, the Russian contract guns are also notable for their inclusion of stripper clip guides. 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. Russian Cont. Most of m1895 are imported to Finland during Finnish civil war and world war 2, 1918-1945. I'm proud to see it grow. Winchester 1895 Russian Contract Stock Forearm markings question Add Reply Add Topic Teku Guest WACA Guest 1 November 20, 2022 - 4:19 pm My recently acquired 1895 Russian Contract Winchester has some markings on the stock forearm that I have no idea where they are from. Winchester 1895 Russian Contract made in 1916.#winchester1895 #russianwinchester #gunsoftheworld Any suggestion before buying it? 20 June 2011, 10:00 PDT . The Winchester trademark is used with the permission and to the credit of Olin Corporation/Winchester Division. Yeah, no problem. Please consider, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_John_Grafton, http://www.precisiongunstocks.com/contents/en-us/d18.html, http://www.suomenasehistoriallinenseura.fi/calendar/96/155-Tamarms-2016-gun-show-in-Tampere/. . 1895 https://youtu.be/4grSRn5wnHIS\u0026W No.3 https://youtu.be/JdwPvD8JZ84Special thanks to Joseph C. for loaning us this gorgeous specimen, and thanks to Brandon at The Gun Room (Shenandoah, Texas) for facilitating the FFL transfer!Consider supporting us via Patreon http://www.patreon.com/9HoleReviews (you an also access the Practical Accuracy Scoreboard here)Observer setup seen here powered by: - Vortex Optics Razor HD Spotting Scope 27-60x85 Angledhttps://amzn.to/2M3zTGP- Vortex Optics Pro GT Tripodhttps://amzn.to/2X7j6sL- Phone Skope Lollipop Universal Digiscoping kithttps://amzn.to/2ZK50zkConsider visiting our supporter @SlateBlackIndustries Discount Code \"9HOLE\" for MLOK accessoriesShopping on Amazon? However, the bayonet lugs for the Russian muskets are slightly different and the bayonets won't fit properly between the Russian and domestic muskets. Hunting version of the Winchester M1895 rifle, chambered for .30-06. Just saw a military rifle I rather liked, its an 1895 Texas National Guard SRC. I know Ill find one eventually, or, hopefully come on to a junker at a gun show that I can buy and do some switching. Carbine butt walnut stock, sling swivels, barrel band, walnut handguard and grooved fore-end. There were also sporting versions which were used by sport hunters and the last remaining cowboys A Russian contract Model 1895 in 7.62x54 Russian. I dont have much myself I assume you are familiar with Mercaldos Allied Rifle Contracts in America? Super cool rifle Good for you, now I want one. We'd like to thank C\u0026Rsenal for sharing their footage with us and making excellent episodes on the Russian Contract 1895 and S\u0026W no.3. There's not a lot of info and I've requested more pictures, but I'm curious about the breakdown of Russian configurations. knife. Caliber stamped on bridge. In huntting situation you do not feel nothing as adrenaline kicks in.. Are there any parts available for Winchester 1895 lever actions in Finland I have a stripped receiver i would like to rebuild. Hi,just listing 1895 Winchester bayonet Russian rifle on Ebay . SS John Grafton was carrying Swiss made Vetterli M 1869 rifles, I collect Model 1895s but probably cant help out by adding anything for your book. There are, as Janne stated, numerous Winchester 1895s in Finland. Lot 4002: Russian Contract Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action MusketAuction Date: February 16, 2023. Bore is dark with lite pitting throughout. That sounds like a very interesting gun. When do you estimate it will be published? Visit our website for new treasures daily. I have one of these rifles and I want to restore it. Winchester Model 1895 - .30 Cal - US Military Version. 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. These ea .Click for more info Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc. Area Code: 859 $11,500.00 NEW TODAY! John, did your book ever come out? During the Spanish Civil War as many as 20,000 Model 1895s would be sent to forces opposing General Francos Nationalist Army. Lot 4002: Russian Contract Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action MusketAuction Date: February 16, 2023. It also probably served in the Bolshevik Revolution and Spanish Civil War. Scabbard with original intgral frog. Even PanchoVilla armed his men with 1895 carbines, and while this wasnt a military or policeunit, it could certainly have been considered a paramilitary unit. http://www.suomenasehistoriallinenseura.fi/calendar/96/155-Tamarms-2016-gun-show-in-Tampere/. A total of 426,754 were produced - of that number, 293,816 were manufactured for the Russian military in the early years of World War I (1914-1918) in 7.62x54mmR. The model 1895 went on to be offered by Winchester in .35 WCF, .405 WCF (widely recognized as Theodore Roosevelts Big Medicine), .30-03, and .30-06 for the American sporting market (although about three quarters of commercial sales were in .30-40). The Winchester 1895 involved several significant design elements to safely accommodate high pressure smokeless ammunition. This rifle was manufactured in 1916. Sorry if I wasn't clear about that. Would like a copy when its done. 7 day inspection period on all website purchases. MADE IN 1917. Thanks, gordy cook, Hi John, Im also writing a book on the model 1895: http://www.1895Book.com. Join us every other Tuesday! This box magazine allowed the use of pointed bullets, as the bullet tips would not be resting against the primers of other cartridges. Most of our products are unique. It was in the Menger Bar, interesting place to find an old Winchester. SS Grafton was blown up in 1905. You will look a long time to find a better Russian Contract Winchester Model 1895 Musket! Manufactured in 1916. I have to say that I found the 1895 very nice to shoot, sticky chamber aside. -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! Related products. I do actively use my 9.3 to hunt moose. National Guard units, many state prisons andthe Texas and Arizona Rangers were all known to use 1895s. Id like to see it if I ever get to SA. The box magazine was for the new pointed or "Spitzer" style bullets that were introduced in the late 1800s, with the original model produced from 1896 to 1934. Additional reading:Winchester Model 1895Last of the Classic Lever ActionsBy Rob Kassab \u0026 Brad Dunbarhttps://www.1895book.com/Allied Rifle Contracts in AmericaLuke MercaldoYou can now find these and other books through our A-store. Maybe Rob or Brad has seen these? Category: Russia Tag: Sword. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 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. AMERICAN PAWN ROYAL PALM BEACHFor Sale!! Click here for more information. Varnished walnut stock and fore-end. Andy Muenich, Eau Claire, Wi. jack57000 Posts: 32 Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2015 8:16 pm. I've come across a listing for a Russian Contract M1895 rifle that I might be interested in. Please confirm you want to mark all posts read, model 1894-second year MFG. Winchester 1895 rifle (USA) US military issue Winchester M1895 rifle, with full-length stock and bayonet lug, in caliber .30-40 Krag. I didnt know you were also writing one. These Vetterli are in Finland often called as a Grafton-rifle. There were relatively few 95s produced in the strictly commercial chamberings (35WCF, 405WCF, 38-72, 40-72). Do you like sweet [yet tasteful] gun morale patches? Mine does have 2/3 inspector markings on the receiver and barrel, but the one on the buttstock is gone. Winchester 1895 Russian contract carbine. I really like gunswith history. not Winchester 1895 rifles. Nice clear manufacturer markings on the barrel and receiver tang. Typical stripper guides still attached.Military rear sight in yards. An interesting Winchester with a fascinating history. Among the many calibers the rifle was manufactured for were .30-40 Krag/Government, .30-03, .30-06, .303 British, .35 Winchester, and the most famous caliber, .405 Winchester - Teddy Roosevelt's "big medicine" for lions and other dangerous game in Africa. The top of the receiver . Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,750. Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000. Contrary to others, I am REALLY BIG on U.S. martially marked arms. The 1895 also used a strengthened locking design and better grade steel to withstand higher operating pressure. I reached out to the Cody firearms museum and they had no info on it on their end either. Could lever actions have tipped the scale of modern combat? Right side of action and right side of buttstock with Russian inspection mark. Nearly three quarters of production was in the Russian (293,000) and US (10,000) musket contracts. Official Web Site Of The Winchester Arms Collectors Association. Description: Winchester Model 1895 Russian musket. Anyone know who marked the stocks of these things like this? Description: Very good condition WWI Imperial Russian military contract Winchester Model 1895 lever action "musket" rifle in 7.62 x 54r caliber. [9] Russia SVT38. Gauge: 7.62. Note the loading bridge over the receiver Winchester Model 1895 carbine - .30 Cal - Commercial Version commonly used by the last remaining Cowboys. mr meunich,my name is frank richardson i live in florence alabama and i own a 1895 winchester manufatured around 1910.have you ever came aross one with a 1917 enfield barrel.chamber is unmarked.i can see the number 6 and faint outlines of flaming bomb beside front sight.has a circled vp proof mark and a large p under the forearm.any info would be greatly appreciated and thank you for your time. There is a good chance that these are Russian inspector marks. SOLD - Factory Chrome Walther PPK - Rare. Here are two photos of Russian troops armed with these rifles; note soldier on left in first photo loading rifle with 5-round stripper clip: Per Cody Firearms Records WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 SERIAL NUMBER 283932 applied on May 20, 1916.6. Your email address will not be published. Best regards. This is one of the approximately 294,000 Model 1895 Muskets sold to the Imperial Russian Government between 1915 and 1916. Winchester Model 1895 Russian Contract. Barrel/bore in good shape after hard service history: Nice rifle. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Winchester produced approximately 426,000 Model 1895 rifles in total between 1895-1940. After the Spanish Civil War, these 1895s would be sorted, inspected, cleaned and stamped with the MP8 flaming bomb on the butt stock. Its just an awesome rifle to shoot with a tremendous amount of history. Rifle is serial number 36xxxx, which dates it to production in 1916. Winchester had a rifle that could be chambered in 7.62x54r in weeks. The Winchester trademark is used with the permission and to the credit of Olin Corporation/Winchester Division. We encourage you to look them up if you are interested in the firearms featured here! Barrel length: 28 in (711.2 mm), 24 in and 22 in (carbine configuration). Mine is one of these examples and was surplused by Spain to the US sometime in the 1950s or 1960s. I just once got to hunt w/ a 95 in .30-06, and I liked it! Question what is the proper sling for the Winchester 1895 Russian Contract? The top of the chamber has the Winchester factory proof over "7.62/M.M. There are currently no customer product questions on this lot. Although the huge Russian order made up 70% of total Model 1895 production, they saw extreme duty during WWI and the Russian Revolution and are relatively uncommon today. Hope that helps. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Description Description. TXGunNut said Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! These muskets were similar to the standard musket, but with a stripper clip guide mounted on top of the receiver, chambered for the 7.62 Russian Nagant cartridge and bayonet lug. I had sent some Zane Grey photos of him with the gun many years ago and just wondered about the book. Official Web Site Of The Winchester Arms Collectors Association. Through our YouTube channel, we strive to educate and share the stories behind the artifacts we sell. 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!!! in 1899 that has the letters BGJ stamped on the strap above the chamber, Any idea on what that may be? The best way to ensure an item is yours is to purchase it directly off the website. NOTE: first posts are subject to administrator approval before being displayed, Devices in use: Desktop (42), Phone (11), Tablet (1), WinchesterCollector.org !Winchester MODEL 1895 RUSSIAN CONTRACT Bayonet Long VersionCondition: Bayonet has signs of heavy wear scuffing on edges and pitting on the end of the blade a The most obvious is a fixed 5-round box magazine in place of a traditional tube mag. These muskets were similar to the standard musket, but with a stripper clip guide mounted on top of the receiver, chambered for the 7.62 Russian Nagant cartridge and bayonet lug. Standard Mosin-Nagant clips were used to reload the box magazine, making the process much quicker and easier than loading individual cartridges by hand. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Still, the 1895 was not originally intended to be a combat rifle, and its characteristic of exposing all the internals to intrusion of mud when being cycled must have resulted in problems for Russian soldiers who werent careful with it. Mechanically excellent and NOT import marked. It was in the Menger Bar, interesting place to find an old Winchester. Thanks for sharing! I got a reply from Rob, and he doesnt recognize them. Stock was broken and repaired as some point in the past. 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 cartridge for accuracy and distance shooting. Model: 1895. Complete. Very good, retaining 30% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina. Price Realized: Details Payment Terms Shipping. This is a Russian Contract Model 1895. Retaining 85-90% plus blue finish showing scattered scratches, wear and light spotting. Been collecting Winchester Model 1895s for a long time and have the full run of the 10 calibers manufactured. Milsurp Underground 833 subscribers 262 Share 8.7K views 1 year ago Today's video features probably my favorite milsurp I own. Winchester 1895 Russian Contract Stock Forearm markings question. Mechanically excellent. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Two contracts were procured for a total for 300,000 rifles.Russia required changes in addition to be chambered in 7.62x54r. Writing a book on the Winchester Model 1895. Many of those ryssn winsus (as there are called in finnland..) are rechambered wildcat calibers like 8.253R, 9.353R. Any additional info on the Russian Contract, Winchester model 1895 would be appreciated. Just saw a military rifle I rather liked, its an 1895 Texas National Guard SRC. These muskets were similar to the standard musket, but with a clip guides mounted on top of the receiver, is chambered for the 7.62 Russian Nagant cartridge and with bayonets. Winchester Russian Contract Model 1895 Lever Action Musket with Bayonet Auction Date: October 4, 2022. Our goal is to encourage collectors by providing honest descriptions, fair prices, and the best customer service. These only come along once every blue moon. Pinned blade front sight, ladder rear sight graduated to 3,200 meters, full length finger groove forearm, upper handguard and carbine buttplate with compartment holding a pull through bore brush. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. The Winchester 1895 was the last of Winchester's lever-action rifles, and has an interesting place in a couple different parts of world history. And Im not even a lever-gunner! Russia issued many of their Winchester Model 1895 rifles to troops from Finland and the Baltic states, especially the Latvian Riflemen. http://astore.amazon.com/candrprimer-20Original music provided by Melissa Hyman of The Moon and Youhttp://www.themoonandyou.com/Safe range space thanks to Triana ProtectionIn collaboration with The Great Warhttps://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWarAmmunition data thanks to DrakeGmbHhttps://www.youtube.com/user/DrakeGmbH/Animation Music from Vector Smashvectorsmash.comVisit us at http://candrsenal.comOr go further and support our channel at https://www.patreon.com/CandRsenalCurrent funding level: $5621I would like to happily remind everyone this number represents the public demand for in depth firearm history. Unlike the Mosin-Nagant orders, all of the Winchester rifles were delivered prior to the Russian Revolution. Winchester M1895 "Russian Contract Rifle" in 7.62mm; Fitted clip guides on the top of the receiver; Barrel measures 27 . Most are really ratty given their period and location of use. These muskets were similar to the standard musket, but with a stripper clip guide mounted on top of the receiver, chambered for the 7.62 Russian Nagant cartridge and bayonet lug. Othais and Mae delve into the story of this WWI classic. We offer a 7 day inspection period and hassle free returns to ensure every customer is happy with whatever they buy from us. At the outset of WWI, Russia was desperately short of rifles. Manufacturer: Winchester. Here are a couple of well-usedexamples of martially marked 1895 muskets. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, SOLD - Rare Winchester Model 1895 - Russian Contract, 73 Plank Ave Paoli,
Enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts by email. Straight grip stock with a full length finger groove forearm, upper hand guard and carbine buttplate with compartment (bore brush and tool not included). Russia then procured a contract to fill the gap until Remington and NEW could begin production of the m/91. Type: Rifle. John Brownings designs for the 1886, 1892, and 1894 models had proven very popular, and so Winchester (seeing the potential of the new smokeless powder developments) requested that he design a new lever action rifle specifically for the new high-pressure cartridges. Still, the 1895 was not originally intended to be a combat rifle, and its characteristic of exposing all the internals to intrusion of mud when being cycled must have resulted in problems for Russian soldiers who werent careful with it." 30 US, .38-72, or .40-72. The stock is in excellent condition overall, with a few dings but no major defects. Andy, here is a buttstock: http://www.precisiongunstocks.com/contents/en-us/d18.html, FB Thats a very nice Russian Musket. This example, manufactured in 1916, is stamped with a Winchester proof above "7.62/ M.M." over the chamber, with Winchester's manufacturer information present on the left side. Arms and Armor. )__________________________________________________________________We love mail:9 Hole Reviews21175 Tomball Pkwy. Sorry Trygge but, Click here for more information. They were used during the Russian Civil War and against British and American Expeditionary Forces sent to North Russia in 1919. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. This included being capable of loading from a stripper clip, rear sights would be graduated in Russian arshins, sliding cover on butt plate over compartment for disassembly and cleaning tools, a quick-detachable swivel for a variety of sling configurations, and must accept and be provided a bayonet. Current-production Model 1895s are produced in Japan by Miroku and imported into the United States by Browning. This is an example of one of the approximately 294,000 Model 1895 Muskets sold to the Imperial Russian Government between 1915 and 1916. Most of those rifles are sporterised.. stocs made more like huntting rifle. I have a 1895 Winchester Rifle .30us, MFG. The Winchester was brought back briefly by Browning in the mid-1980s and then re-introduced by the United States Repeating Arms Company (USRAC) in 1996. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. The rifles were chambered in either. Anybody know where I can get parts for it? This rifle also appears to have been shipped to Spain during the SCW and has the Spanish MP8 flaming bomb Cartouche stamped on the butt stock. 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. 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