Winchester 1895 with Octagon Barrel 40-72 Caliber

• Licensing Category: Non-restricted
• Maker: Winchester
• Model: 1895
• Caliber/Gauge: .40-72


• Description:

  SN40913 is a Winchester 1895 rifle built in 1903.  This example shows a 26" octagon barrel in 40-72 caliber.  The bore rates as bright with light corrosion and shootable rifling.  The rear sight is a replacement.  The front is original.  The metal shows overall added blue but sound markings. The action works correctly.  The wood is sound with two plugged swivel holes and no indication of sanding.  The receiver ring shows a small sighting groove and fine pitting on the left side.  A representative 1895 with the scarcer octagon barrel.