Winchester Model 1895 7.62mm Russian Contract Rifle

[varifleman]

Here for your viewing pleasure in Winchester Model 1895 7.62mm Russian Contract Rifle serial number 283932 1916 production and falls within the serial number ranges 174,234-377,412 for the second contract of 200,000 rifles singed 27 August 1915 and completed deliveries by December 1916. Rifle has Russian “XN3” acceptance proof mark on the right side of the frame. It also probably served in the Bolshevik Revolution and Spanish Civil War.

 

[kjohn]

My goodness! Thanks for showing us this old beauty! Imagine the stories it can tell.

 

[wd113]

Thanks for sharing. Very nice. These are quite rare Im assuming? I Don't think I have ever seen one for sale on the EE (Im not always looking though) or at any shows.

 

[Kman303]

They are fairly rare, I've only seen one for sale at a show, I've been told many of them that survived are most likely still in Russia, but who knows...

 

[TheNewfieBullet]

At least one was used by the Finns!

 

[BlackPowderBurner]

Damn you're lucky! How does it shoot?

 

[fingers284]

At least one was used by the Finns!

Ammo resupply must have been a real b1tch to that outfit, every one of them is carrying a different weapon.

 

[varifleman]

Damn you're lucky! How does it shoot?

I just got it a few days ago and will shoot in in the next few days and give a range report.

 

[gewehr76]

Why? Only 9mm and x54r is needed for these guys

Ammo resupply must have been a real b1tch to that outfit, every one of them is carrying a different weapon.

 

[The Wizard]

At least one was used by the Finns!

What is the second guy (the guy carrying his helmet like a bucket) back from Winchester guy carrying on his shoulder?

 

[gewehr76]

Probably 91/30 upside down

What is the second guy (the guy carrying his helmet like a bucket) back from Winchester guy carrying on his shoulder?

 

[woodchopper]

Probably 91/30 upside down

nope, look at the bipod and the cocking handle

something semi-auto / full-auto

LMG of some sort is my first guess.

 

[Galt]

Nice gun.. that and a 303 chambering are on my "eventually" list

 

[gewehr76]

Anything is possible, however the butt of that thing looks mossinish as well as the sight. Length and profile as well look like 91/30 to me. Dead give away is collar sling.

nope, look at the bipod and the cocking handle

something semi-auto / full-auto

LMG of some sort is my first guess.

 

[torontogungal]

They are fairly rare, I've only seen one for sale at a show, I've been told many of them that survived are most likely still in Russia, but who knows...

Looked at a couple at Epps over the past several years that were essentially shot out beaters.
Inspected one in '06 recently that had a good action and exterior but the barrel was as smooth as a baby's behind. Crown damaged and rifling worn down by thousands of shots and improper cleaning.
Good ones are few and far between.

 

[purple]

I saw a Win M95 musket in the Nylands Brigade museum in Finland back in the 1980s. It looked pretty well used.

 

[TheNewfieBullet]

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[TheNewfieBullet]

What is the second guy (the guy carrying his helmet like a bucket) back from Winchester guy carrying on his shoulder?

That solider is carrying an LS-26

 

[The Wizard]

That solider is carrying an LS-26

By jove, I think you nailed it.

 

[buckbrush]

Russian 95's were imported into Canada in the late 60's to early 70's. The bores were shot out on most and a few Gunsmiths made a living rebarreling them with No. 4 Lee Enfield barrels.