Winchester 1895 30-03

Updated September 9, 2026

Winchester Model 1895 Lever-Action Rifle — .30 US Government 1903 (.30-03) — Antique Winchester Collector's Rifle Offered here is a genuine antique Winchester Model 1895 lever-action rifle, serial number 402875, chambered in the scarce and historically significant .30 U.S. Government 1903 (.30-03) caliber — the direct predecessor to the famous .30-06 Springfield cartridge. The Model 1895 is renowned as Winchester's first box-magazine lever-action, famously used by Theodore Roosevelt on safari and issued to U.S. and Russian military forces in the early 20th century, making this a standout piece for any Winchester, lever-action, or military surplus rifle collection. Markings & Identification: Receiver top tang stamped "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A." with patent dates NOV.5.95, NOV.12.95, AUG.17.97, JAN.25.98, AUG.23.98, AUG.6.1907 Left receiver marked "MODEL 1895 – WINCHESTER –, TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. & FGN." Barrel address roll-marked "NICKEL STEEL BARREL — ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER — 30 GOV'T '03" Serial number stamped on the receiver behind the lever, with inspector proof mark "B" Manufacture consistent with early 20th-century production, post-1907 per the final patent date Features: Solid-frame lever-action design with exposed hammer Box magazine configuration (non-tube) characteristic of the Model 1895 Blued steel finish on receiver, lever, and barrel showing honest age and handling wear Walnut straight-grip stock and forend with sling swivel studs front and rear Blade front sight and adjustable open rear sight Original loop-style lever Condition: Mechanically functional lever-action with visible finish wear, handling marks, and patina consistent with age and honest use (see photos for full condition detail). Stock shows honest wear, scattered dings, and shrinkage typical of a rifle over a century old. Why Collectors Want This Rifle: The Winchester 1895 in .30-03 represents an important transitional chapter in American military and sporting rifle history — bridging black-powder-era lever guns and the smokeless, high-power cartridges of the 20th century. Rifles in this configuration and caliber are increasingly hard to find in the marketplace, making this an excellent addition for collectors of antique Winchesters, U.S. military long guns, Theodore Roosevelt–era firearms, and lever-action rifle history.

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