Complete with history, function, and live fire demonstration.C\u0026Rsenal presents its WWI Primer series; covering the firearms of this historic conflict one at a time in honor of the centennial anniversary. Part of the Russian contract awarded to Winchester during WW1. 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? The Winchester trademark is used with the permission and to the credit of Olin Corporation/Winchester Division. Straight grip stock with a full length finger groove forearm, upper hand guard and carbine buttplate with compartment (bore brush and tool not included). From Forgotten Weapons' website, "In 1915, Russia was in serious need of small arms, and approached many of the major American factories. 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. National Guard units, many state prisons andthe Texas and Arizona Rangers were all known to use 1895s. 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. Click here for more information. We investigate. Winchester Russian Contract Model 1895 Lever Action Musket with Bayonet Auction Date: October 4, 2022. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, SOLD - Rare Winchester Model 1895 - Russian Contract, 73 Plank Ave Paoli, Unlike the Mosin-Nagant orders, all of the Winchester rifles were delivered prior to the Russian Revolution. 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. We offer a 7 day inspection period and hassle free returns to ensure every customer is happy with whatever they buy from us. Manufacturer: Winchester. Most of those rifles are sporterised.. stocs made more like huntting rifle. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Super cool rifle Good for you, now I want one. 7 day inspection period on all website purchases. Great shape Winchester bayonet made for a rifle designed for Russian contract. Your Russian musket (even though not U.S. marked) is a very nice example of those sent to the Kremlin. Join us every other Tuesday! 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. I had read M1907 but that seems too simple. I'm proud to see it grow. I just once got to hunt w/ a 95 in .30-06, and I liked it! For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Any suggestion before buying it? 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. The Winchester 1895 involved several significant design elements to safely accommodate high pressure smokeless ammunition. No. Could lever actions have tipped the scale of modern combat? I am typically anti military rifles, mainly because majority are mausers (boring). Ive been looking for a butt stock for a 95 with a shotgun style butt plate for over a year. Hi,just listing 1895 Winchester bayonet Russian rifle on Ebay . In addition a rather distinctive military style fill-length stock, the Russian contract guns are also notable for their inclusion of stripper clip guides. 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. It was in the Menger Bar, interesting place to find an old Winchester. I reached out to the Cody firearms museum and they had no info on it on their end either. Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! CollectorsFirearms currently has an 1895 carbine and 1901shotgun documented toa Texas Ranger, but the price is a little steep for my taste. At the outset of WWI, Russia was desperately short of rifles. Standard Mosin-Nagant clips were used to reload the box magazine, making the process much quicker and easier than loading individual cartridges by hand. Certain number was confiscated from the cold hands of soviet soldier. Rifling is strong. Thanks for sharing! The most obvious is a fixed 5-round box magazine in place of a traditional tube mag. I live in finnland and during our history numerius 1895s are left here by russians. jack57000 Posts: 32 Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2015 8:16 pm. The top of the receiver . Unlike the Mosin-Nagant orders, all of the Winchester rifles were delivered prior to the Russian Revolution. Anyone know who marked the stocks of these things like this? RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Related products. Othais and Mae delve into the story of this WWI classic. Buyer pays $30.00 shipping. Caliber stamped on bridge. I do actively use my 9.3 to hunt moose. Barrel length: 28 in (711.2 mm), 24 in and 22 in (carbine configuration). Price Realized: Details Payment Terms Shipping. WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN. 480Houston, Texas 77070 Writing a book on the Winchester Model 1895. These ea .Click for more info Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc. Area Code: 859 $11,500.00 NEW TODAY! Barrel/bore in good shape after hard service history: Nice rifle. I didnt know you were also writing one. By the 1890s, Winchester had established an extremely successful business in lever-action rifles. 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. Many of those ryssn winsus (as there are called in finnland..) are rechambered wildcat calibers like 8.253R, 9.353R. Nice clear manufacturer markings on the barrel and receiver tang. Heres a link to some pics I took of the gun. Arms and Armor. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Any additional info on the Russian Contract, Winchester model 1895 would be appreciated. in 1899 that has the letters BGJ stamped on the strap above the chamber, Any idea on what that may be? 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. Hey I want to have one 1895 Winchester bayonet Russian rifle in my collection. We believe we sell living history, and honor the veterans who fought and died for our freedoms. Winchester 1895 rifle (USA) US military issue Winchester M1895 rifle, with full-length stock and bayonet lug, in caliber .30-40 Krag. Russian marks . Sorry Trygge but, That sounds like a very interesting gun. Enjoy what you read on Forgotten Weapons? Germany Land Gendarmerie short sword, Prussian. Would like a copy when its done. 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. Official Web Site Of The Winchester Arms Collectors Association. --- 38-55 cal--80% condition -- , More BS from "Selling Dad's Old Guns" Model 61's, When did the lyman 48T sight become available for the Model , Need a 98c peep sight for a model 65 rifle (.218 Bee). Winchester 1895 Russian Contract made in 1916.#winchester1895 #russianwinchester #gunsoftheworld !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 Russia issued many of their Winchester Model 1895 rifles to troops from Finland and the Baltic states, especially the Latvian Riflemen. When do you estimate it will be published? 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. 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. Remington and New England Westinghouse had procured contracts to manufacture the Mosin Nagant m/91, but productions was estimated to be months away. Russian-contract Winchester M1895 rifle, chambered for 7.62x54R Russian ammunition and fitted with bayonet lug and clip guides. Im sure it had something to do with the fact that the 1895 was producedin five military chamberings of the day (7.62x54r, 30-40 Krag, 30-03, 30-06 and 303 British) accounting for around 95% of production. 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 was the last of Winchester's lever-action rifles, and has an interesting place in a couple different parts of world history. The wood is very fine with some very scattered minor handling marks. Our goal is to encourage collectors by providing honest descriptions, fair prices, and the best customer service. On the one hand, the 1895 in .405 Winchester caliber is known as Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Medicine" for safari hunting. Winchester 1895 Russian Contract Stock Forearm markings question. This rifle was manufactured in 1916. 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. 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. Description: Very good condition WWI Imperial Russian military contract Winchester Model 1895 lever action "musket" rifle in 7.62 x 54r caliber. I dont have much myself I assume you are familiar with Mercaldos Allied Rifle Contracts in America? 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. The top of the chamber has the . 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. Maybe Rob or Brad has seen these? Official Web Site Of The Winchester Arms Collectors Association. We buy and sell collectible firearms and militaria ranging from the Civil War to Desert Storm, specializing in WW1 & WW2. During the Spanish Civil War as many as 20,000 Model 1895s would be sent to forces opposing General Francos Nationalist Army. Mine does have 2/3 inspector markings on the receiver and barrel, but the one on the buttstock is gone. knife. Mechanically excellent. In addition a rather distinctive military style fill-length stock, the Russian contract guns are also notable for their inclusion of stripper clip guides. Model: 1895. 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