Winchester Model 1895 30/06

Updated September 9, 2026

Winchester Model 1895 Lever-Action Rifle – .30 U.S. Government 1906 (.30-06) — Antique Collector's Rifle Overview Offered here is a genuine Winchester Model 1895 lever-action rifle, chambered in .30 Gov't '06 (.30-06 Springfield). The Model 1895 is famous as Winchester's first box-magazine lever-action, designed by John Moses Browning to handle powerful smokeless-powder military cartridges that earlier tubular-magazine Winchesters couldn't accommodate. This example carries strong collector appeal thanks to its correct period markings, an intact box magazine, and honest, all-original finish consistent with a rifle of this era. Key Features Manufacturer: Winchester Repeating Arms Co., New Haven, Conn., U.S.A. Model: 1895 lever-action rifle Caliber: .30 Gov't '06 (.30-06 Springfield), clearly roll-stamped on the barrel Action: Non-rotating box-magazine lever action with exposed hammer and side-mounted loading gate Barrel: Round, nickel steel, marked "NICKEL STEEL BARREL — ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" with corresponding caliber stamp Sights: Blued front sight with correct period-style adjustable rear sight Stock & Forend: Straight-grip walnut buttstock and grooved walnut forend, both showing rich natural patina Markings: Receiver retains legible manufacturer address and multiple patent dates (Nov. 5 '95, Nov. 12 '95, Aug. 17 '97, Jan. 25 '98, Aug. 23 '98, Aug. 6 1901), along with the "MODEL 1895 — WINCHESTER" trademark banner and inspector's "B" stamp Condition Notes The rifle displays a well-blued barrel and receiver with expected surface wear, handling marks, and light patina consistent with age and use. The walnut stock and forend show good original color and grain with only minor surface blemishes. Mechanically, the lever, loading gate, and box magazine all appear intact and correctly fitted. Buyers should inspect all photos closely and are encouraged to have any historic firearm evaluated by a qualified gunsmith prior to firing. Why Collectors Want the Model 1895 The Winchester Model 1895 holds a unique place in American firearms history. It was carried by Theodore Roosevelt on safari, issued to Russian forces in a military musket configuration chambered for the 7.62x54R cartridge, and used by the U.S. and British militaries in limited roles. Its fixed box magazine — a first for Winchester lever guns — allowed it to safely chamber pointed, high-powered rounds like the .30-40 Krag, .30-03, .30-06, and .303 British. Rifles like this one, chambered in .30-06, represent the transition-era Winchester made to keep pace with modern smokeless military cartridges, making them highly sought after by lever-action collectors, Winchester specialists, and students of early 20th-century American firearms development.

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