Winchester Model 1895 value...

[ben777lemay]

Hi guys, one of my friend own an old Winchester model 1895 in .303 British.
From the serial number, it appear to be from 1905.
The rifle is in fair condition and it shoots very well

To be honest I know nothing about these Winchesters.
What is the value of this rifle ???

 

[Woodbeef]

Looks like it's been wire brushed. I'd say $650 or so in that condition. Be worth more if it was not messed with.

 

[ben777lemay]

what is the original finish on the receiver/lever ??? Blued ?

 

[hickstick_10]

I bet you could get it to 7-800 bucks if the bore is good. Just because of its caliber.

 

[Woodbeef]

what is the original finish on the receiver/lever ??? Blued ?

Yup

 

[Mike Webb]

Looks like the stock has had varnish applied but not overly sanded(a good thing) but someone has went at the metal with a wire wheel or something abrasive(not good). Around $600 in my neck of the woods.

 

[Grove]

I paid iirc $650 for my 1895 quite some months ago, chambered in .303 British.

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All original condition!!!!

 

[tactical870]

I'm partial to model 95's over all other Winchesters. $500-650 at the moment for a 303 judging by some recent auctions. Personally I have a fondness for the 38-72 chambering though.

 

[ben777lemay]

Honestly guys, do you think its better to leave it like that or restore it ???
The receiver have light surface rust so we will have to take action...

Looks like it's been wire brushed. Be worth more if it was not messed with.

Are you sure, NRA museum have 4 1895's.
From those four, two are blued and others not...

This one is a 1904 so its almost the same rifle, not blued :

http://www.nramuseum.com/the-museum...hester-model-1895-lever-action-rifle-(1).aspx

Unknown year, not blued too :

http://www.nramuseum.com/the-museum...hester-model-1895-lever-action-rifle-(1).aspx

Blued, unknown year :

http://www.nramuseum.com/the-museum...hester-model-1895-lever-action-rifle-(2).aspx

Blued, unknown year but its not exactly the same model, stock is checkered :

http://www.nramuseum.com/the-museum...winchester-model-1895-lever-action-rifle.aspx

 

[Mike Webb]

Personally I would leave it as is.

 

[Win 38-55]

All Model 1895's had a blued receiver. The ones at the NRA museum have most of the blue worn off.

 

[hickstick_10]

oops never mind

 

[ben777lemay]

Personally I would leave it as is.

What about the rust ???
Maybe just a light rub with a fine scotch-bright will remove the surface rust and the finish won't be worst than it is actually !?!?!?
Or some sort of rust remover !?!?!?

 

[Mike Webb]

Bronze wool soaked in oil is okay for removing light rust. Heavier stuff can be pushed off the surface with a penny. Neither will harm the original finish if any remains.

 

[ben777lemay]

Bronze wool soaked in oil is okay for removing light rust. Heavier stuff can be pushed off the surface with a penny. Neither will harm the original finish if any remains.

thx 4 the tip

 

[buckbrush]

does this rifle have a Winchester barrel, or has it been barreled with an Enfield barrel?

 

[Mike Webb]

Winchester barrel, straight factory item.

 

[Road King]

All Model 1895's had a blued receiver. The ones at the NRA museum have most of the blue worn off.

There were 4 (I believe) with case colored receivers. There was one sold at one of the big US Auction within the last couple of years. I will have to do a search for it. They are very rare but are documented.

 

[ben777lemay]

Winchester barrel, straight factory item.

Yup

There were 4 (I believe) with case colored receivers. There was one sold at one of the big US Auction within the last couple of years. I will have to do a search for it. They are very rare but are documented.

 

[senior]

To be honest I know nothing about these Winchesters.
What is the value of this rifle ???

Judgeing from the complete lack of any blueing & the scratches from what looks like sandpaper my opinion is that gun is not worth what is expressed above. I would bet the bolt guide pins which is a problem with 95s, are almost wore out too.
Personally I would think $500 is almost to much...my opinion!