North American Auction Company
Live Auction

Early American Frontier & Antique Auction

Sat, Aug 25, 2018 12:00PM EDT
Lot 144

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action 38-72 WCF Rifle

Estimate: $800 - $1,600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Included for bidding in this lot is a Winchester Model 1895 Lever-Action rifle, chambered for the powerful .38-72 Winchester Center Fire (WCF). The rifle dates to manufacture year 1904, and features beautiful walnut fixtures, a semi-buckhorn rear sight, paired with a brass blade front sight, blue'd finish, and a 26" full octagon barrel. The rifle shows correct roll-stamping, reading; "38-72 WCF" on the top of the barrel, behind the rear sight, "Winchester Model 1895" on the upper-tang, and "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. - NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PAT'D...." on the right side of the receiver. Overall, the classic rifle shows good aesthetic, and mechanical condition, boasting a naturally aged patina, and good action. The rifle qualifies as a Curio & Relic Long Gun, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: 41234.

Condition

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