GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 FLAT SIDE RIFLE WITH OCTAGON BARREL AND CRESCENT BUTT.WINCHESTER1895152338-72 WCFCal. 38-72WCF. 26" bbl. Blue finish. Straight grain American walnut stocks. Front sight adjustable wind-age and very large buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is of the rare flat side variety. Lever is of the early 1-pc design. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl blue with some staining and erosion at the forward end behind the front sight. Bbl markings are sharp and clear. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver retains much orig bright blue finish blending into a pleasing plumb-brown patina. Bolt retains about 50% blue. Tang markings are sharp and clear. Stocks are very good and full-size. Stocks show minuscule handling marks and dents overall. An opportunity to obtain a rare and early flat side 95 rifle. 50958-5 TEP (7,500-10,000)