Loking for advice on value..

[conflag]

Ive come into possession of a Winchester 1895..mod 1903....in 30-06..Ive attempted the search function and looked on the net..the pricing seems all over the map..thoughts?

 

[Kilo Charlie]

If it was made in 1903 it cannot be .30-06, which of course was developed in 1906. Perhaps 1903 is the last patent date on it?
The rifle has virtually no blue left on the receiver, and an obvious refinish of the wood. Assuming a very good bore and good function, about $550 to $650 would be my price range.

 

[Woodbeef]

If it says 30 Gov with the 1903 DOM it would be a 30/40 not 30-06

 

[conflag]

Yup looking like the 30 40 krag..

 

[toebako]

WOW nice. I like that its a takedown. Well worn is best for a classic shooter.

 

[toebako]

I am guessing that the stock has been redone or replaced. If the action was tight- the take down part- then it would be worth plenty more than 550-650. A quick look in the US auction houses will show prices up over $3000 for all original ones. Even the action alone could be a real nice start to a custom 405 build. Tough to say value without holding it so you could send it to me and I will do my best to send it back in a few years.

 

[Mike Webb]

The 30/40 Krag was called 30 U.S. not 30 Gov. It could be a .30/03 which was made in the 95 Winchester. Serial number dates of manufacture are not carved in stone. I once owned a .32 special 1894 with a DOM of 1900 according to the serial number and the .32 Winchester was not introduced until 1902. The gun lettered correctly but the serial number dates only give the date the action was numbered not when it was assembled and shipped out.

 

[stocker]

Mike Webb has it right. It would be a 30/1903 which preceded the 30/1906 Springfield service cartridge. The former had a short life in the military planning.
Neither stock half is original. These appear to be made from either oak or ash. The rifle is a take down model. Is that feature still functional? Value is considerably diminished without original wood.

 

[Matt74]

It is a 30-03. Least popular caliber in the 1895s, but is quite scarce nonetheless. Too bad about the wood, the 1895s are neat guns.
Matt

 

[conflag]

It is a takedown model..and fully functions as such....

 

[a j cave]

Lots of speculation as to cal, what does it read? A chamber cast might be required. It has a value in the $500 range +/-. A good start for a build or a shooter. I would try to refinish the wood so it matches better. ( has no collector value anyway)

 

[conflag]

So after a little more research the date of manufacture was 1915, and is a 30-06. Next stop is the range....

 

[Matt74]

What exactly does the barrel marking read? Because it sure sounded a lot like a 30-03 to me and not 30-06. And by 30-03, I don't mean 303 British which the 1895 was also chambered for. If the barrel reads .30 U.S. MOD. 1903., - and I thought you mentioned 1903 earlier? - then it is 30-03.

Matt

 

[Duncan Idaho]

It could still be what we call a 30-06. The cartridge already existed in 1903, but was not officially adopted by the US Gov't until 1906.

 

[Matt74]

The 30-03 and 30-06 in the 1895s were two completely different calibers. Very close to one another, but different.

While this chambering was only offered a few years (If I recall, it was introduced somewhere around 1905) and was made obsolete by the introduction of the 30-06, you will find a few 30-03s manufactured as far as into the 1920s.

There are a couple of things to be aware of when doing so, but the 30-06 can technically be fired from the 30-03. You should also check - if you have not done so already - for excessive head space. 1895s in 30-06 were prone to this, maybe this caliber too.

Here is a little extra info:

http://www.winchestercollector.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4364&highlight=3003

This would be a nice one, and in a musket too:

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/i...es/winchester-model-1895/winchester-1899.html

Hope she shoots well for you.

Matt