Russian-contract Winchester M1895 rifle, chambered for 7.62x54R Russian ammunition and fitted with bayonet lug and clip guides. Unlike the Mosin-Nagant orders, all of the Winchester rifles were delivered prior to the Russian Revolution. 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. Mechanically excellent. Fine. 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. Mine does have 2/3 inspector markings on the receiver and barrel, but the one on the buttstock is gone. No. The refinished buttstock sling swivel has been removed. John, did your book ever come out? 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 rifle (USA) US military issue Winchester M1895 rifle, with full-length stock and bayonet lug, in caliber .30-40 Krag. Andy M. I check several sources regularly just havent had any luck. . Straight grip stock with a full length finger groove forearm, upper hand guard and carbine buttplate with compartment (bore brush and tool not included). Id like to see it if I ever get to SA. Model: 1895. SOLD - Factory Chrome Walther PPK - Rare. Sometimes it takes a long time. Bore is dark with strong rifleing. SS John Grafton was carrying Swiss made Vetterli M 1869 rifles, This is an example of one of the approximately 294,000 Model 1895 Muskets sold to the Imperial Russian Government between 1915 and 1916. Winchester produced approximately 426,000 Model 1895 rifles in total between 1895-1940. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk. 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. 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. Super cool rifle Good for you, now I want one. Winchester Model 1895 Russian Contract. These only come along once every blue moon. 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. 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. CollectorsFirearms currently has an 1895 carbine and 1901shotgun documented toa Texas Ranger, but the price is a little steep for my taste. 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. Winchester Model 1895 Russian Contract MusketThis rifle was part of an order by Imperial Russia for 293,816 rifles delivered between 1915 and 1916, with this example made in 1916. Could lever actions have tipped the scale of modern combat? 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. a lot! . 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. With bayonet and sheath. Official Web Site Of The Winchester Arms Collectors Association. 30 US, .38-72, or .40-72. Visit our website for new treasures daily. The Winchester trademark is used with the permission and to the credit of Olin Corporation/Winchester Division. 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. Russian contract Winchester 1895 bayonet. Russian-contract Winchester M1895 rifle, chambered for 7.62x54R Russian ammunition and fitted with bayonet lug and clip guides. 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. Contrary to others, I am REALLY BIG on U.S. martially marked arms. After the Spanish Civil War, these 1895s would be sorted, inspected, cleaned and stamped with the MP8 flaming bomb on the butt stock. National Guard units, many state prisons andthe Texas and Arizona Rangers were all known to use 1895s. On the one hand, the 1895 in .405 Winchester caliber is known as Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Medicine" for safari hunting. http://www.suomenasehistoriallinenseura.fi/calendar/96/155-Tamarms-2016-gun-show-in-Tampere/. Thanks for sharing! Question what is the proper sling for the Winchester 1895 Russian Contract? Manufactured in 1916. 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. A scarce Winchester Model 1895 Russian contract lever action musket. I have to say that I found the 1895 very nice to shoot, sticky chamber aside. Russian-contract Winchester 1895 with bayonet The Winchester 1895 involved several significant design elements to safely accommodate high pressure smokeless ammunition. I have Winchesters 1907 & 1910 and am looking for John Henwoods Forgotten Winchesters Do you know of any sources/ Thanks, Nick. Very good, retaining 30% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina. Click here for more information. Rifle has Russian XN3 acceptance proof mark on the right side of the frame. Complete. Winchester 1895 Russian Contract Stock Forearm markings question. Every week we put items for sale starting at $1 ! 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. 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? Description: Very good condition WWI Imperial Russian military contract Winchester Model 1895 lever action "musket" rifle in 7.62 x 54r caliber. Many of those ryssn winsus (as there are called in finnland..) are rechambered wildcat calibers like 8.253R, 9.353R. These Vetterli are in Finland often called as a Grafton-rifle. 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. Mine is one of these examples and was surplused by Spain to the US sometime in the 1950s or 1960s. This box magazine allowed the use of pointed bullets, as the bullet tips would not be resting against the primers of other cartridges. 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. Thanks, gordy cook, Hi John, Im also writing a book on the model 1895: http://www.1895Book.com. The upper receiver tang is marked with the model designation, the Winchester trade . RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. -Steve Garbe, I hate rude behavior in a man. Through our YouTube channel, we strive to educate and share the stories behind the artifacts we sell. I definitely need to add one of these to my personal collection! Winchester Russian Contract Model 1895 Lever Action Musket with Bayonet Auction Date: October 4, 2022. [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. WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN. The Winchester Model 1895 was the last rifle designed by John Browning for Winchester. And Im not even a lever-gunner! 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). You will look a long time to find a better Russian Contract Winchester Model 1895 Musket! Top. Russian Cont. Caliber stamped on bridge. There is a good chance that these are Russian inspector marks. Thanks in advance. 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. Scabbard with original intgral frog. 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. Most of those rifles are sporterised.. stocs made more like huntting rifle. But You have to take trip to Finnland. 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. Andy Muenich, Eau Claire, Wi. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Maybe Rob or Brad has seen these? Stock and exterior metal are in very good condition. The 1895 also used a strengthened locking design and better grade steel to withstand higher operating pressure. NOTE: first posts are subject to administrator approval before being displayed, Devices in use: Desktop (42), Phone (11), Tablet (1), WinchesterCollector.org The last two pics are the mystery markings, NOTE: first posts are subject to administrator approval before being displayed, WinchesterCollector.org Heres a link to some pics I took of the gun. Related products. Russia SVT38. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, SOLD - Rare Winchester Model 1895 - Russian Contract, 73 Plank Ave Paoli, It also probably served in the Bolshevik Revolution and Spanish Civil War. There are currently no customer product questions on this lot. 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. Enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts by email. Winchester 1895 Russian Contract Description: For sale very nice and RARE Winchester Model 1895 firearm developed and manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company In this we offering complite set of rifle and extrimly rare byonet for this rifle as well.Very good bore with strong riflings, all wood very well fit no losing. - WOOD is WORSE for the PERCENT finish RATING GIVEN like huntting rifle website! 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