That's a really neat rifle, can't believe it was found in an abandoned house like that! I think guns from the 1800s are some of the best looking guns ever conceived.
Check buffalo arms and graf and sons for brass. I have one and have shot it extensively. It is very accurate and will shoot an honest 1" for 3 shots at 100yds.
Very nice! I had a toy Model 1895 when I was small. I have two adult toys now….both in 30 GOV’T 06, one made in 1922 and one in 1923. One in the same configuration as yours, and the other with checkered stock and forearm, Lyman receiver sight, and Marble front sight. Barrels were proofed by themselves first, then the assembled rifle proofed with a lower pressure proof round, thus the two proof marks. If you remove the forearm, you will see the year the barrel was made, example 22 or 23.
I just noticed your rifle is a “takedown” option rifle. You can easily remove your barrel from the receiver. Unlock the lever so the bolt retracts, move the slide lever on the bottom where forearm meets receiver, and turn barrel/forearm assembly one quarter turn then pull out assembly. That was an expensive option. Also, on right side of receiver you have three holes. Top one is for disassemble, I have no idea what the two in line bottom ones are for. I’ll do some checking. Also, it seems like it has some very nice grade wood on it although it was hard for me to tell with the lighting. Excellent rifle. If you have any questions let me know.
The nickel steel is a steel alloy of over 3% nickel. The time of the development of this rifle was during transition from black powder to smokeless, which had higher pressures. Nickel steel was used in the Winchester single shot in 1894 and in the model 1894 in 1895 for two cartridges by the time the model 1895 was introduced.
I believe the two drilled and tapped holes on the right side of the receiver are for a scope mount. Maybe an old Weaver or such. This is probably not a factory option. The smaller hole on top is where you drive out the pin connecting the bolt to the lever. The screw opposite this hole, on the other side of the receiver, is there to ensure this pin doesn’t walk out.
Congratulations, that is a beautiful and awesome rifle. I have a newer production Winchester 95 that started life as a .30-06. I had it rebarreled to .35 Whelen. It is one of my favorite rifles. Winchester should bring back the .35 Winchester in the 95!
I have one that I've never shot .aquired it about 10 yrs ago and still need to buy . ammunition .gunsmith says it's in good working order. 1922 mfd and barrel has been shortened .
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it's a beautiful
That's a really neat rifle, can't believe it was found in an abandoned house like that! I think guns from the 1800s are some of the best looking guns ever conceived.
A fine rifle indeed with a very interesting story . Thanks for the video !!
Check buffalo arms and graf and sons for brass. I have one and have shot it extensively. It is very accurate and will shoot an honest 1" for 3 shots at 100yds.
I'm thinking about reloading , what do I need for dies to reload some 30/40 shells to make some 35 WCF ?
Very nice! I had a toy Model 1895 when I was small. I have two adult toys now….both in 30 GOV’T 06, one made in 1922 and one in 1923. One in the same configuration as yours, and the other with checkered stock and forearm, Lyman receiver sight, and Marble front sight. Barrels were proofed by themselves first, then the assembled rifle proofed with a lower pressure proof round, thus the two proof marks. If you remove the forearm, you will see the year the barrel was made, example 22 or 23.
I just noticed your rifle is a “takedown” option rifle. You can easily remove your barrel from the receiver. Unlock the lever so the bolt retracts, move the slide lever on the bottom where forearm meets receiver, and turn barrel/forearm assembly one quarter turn then pull out assembly. That was an expensive option. Also, on right side of receiver you have three holes. Top one is for disassemble, I have no idea what the two in line bottom ones are for. I’ll do some checking. Also, it seems like it has some very nice grade wood on it although it was hard for me to tell with the lighting. Excellent rifle. If you have any questions let me know.
The nickel steel is a steel alloy of over 3% nickel. The time of the development of this rifle was during transition from black powder to smokeless, which had higher pressures. Nickel steel was used in the Winchester single shot in 1894 and in the model 1894 in 1895 for two cartridges by the time the model 1895 was introduced.
I believe the two drilled and tapped holes on the right side of the receiver are for a scope mount. Maybe an old Weaver or such. This is probably not a factory option. The smaller hole on top is where you drive out the pin connecting the bolt to the lever. The screw opposite this hole, on the other side of the receiver, is there to ensure this pin doesn’t walk out.
Have you found any 35 WCF rounds?
Congratulations, that is a beautiful and awesome rifle. I have a newer production Winchester 95 that started life as a .30-06. I had it rebarreled to .35 Whelen. It is one of my favorite rifles. Winchester should bring back the .35 Winchester in the 95!
An 1895 in 35 Whelen would be one heck of an elk or even moose rifle.
I always wanted a single shot in 35 Winchester
Teddy Roosevelt carried a 1895 Winchester in 30-40 Krag up San Juan hill.
Bruce Bertram bullet company Australia makes cases for your .35W
You forgot 762×54 r I have came across three of these guns in my life, and they were all Cary homes somehow or another from Russia
I'm pretty close to Raleigh, am I able to see these auctions? I'd love to pickup something like this
I have the Japanese reproduction version in 30-06. I really enjoy it. I plan to change the wood.
Have you watch "The Cinnabar " youtube channel. He specializes in original Winchester levers.
He has bunch of 1895's along with many other lever gun and s.a. hand guns. He would never own a reproduction…. Would you?
He usually hunts with his 1895 in 35 wcf each yr.
He's located in s.e. Oregon. A really great guy.
I also really like the 1895 coffee table book. That is a great history book!
I have a repro Lyman 21 peep sight, also. I need to put that on. Its from Buffalo Arms.
I loved these lever guns too.
I was going to put it in 35 Whelen, but going to leave it in 30-06. So when I'm a 119 yrs old, it will be easier to sell….
I enjoy your taste in firearms….
Take care
I have this rifle in india
i have this rifle in india .35wcf winchester but i cannot find its ammunition 😢 please help me any way
I didn't know ** were interested!
I have one that I've never shot .aquired it about 10 yrs ago and still need to buy . ammunition .gunsmith says it's in good working order. 1922 mfd and barrel has been shortened .