GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
SPECTACULAR WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 SADDLE RING CARBINE.WINCHESTER189540102530 ARMYMODERN; C&RCal.30 ARMY (30-40 KRAG). Standard grade carbine with 22" rnd bbl, pedestal mounted blade front sight & musket ladder rear sight graduated to 3200 yards. Receiver ring has the caliber marking & Winchester "W P" proof. Left side of receiver has a stud & ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with finger groove forearm and hand guard with straight stock and carbine buttplate with trap that contains an orig brass & braided cord pull-through cleaning implement. Bottom of stock & forearm band have factory-style sling swivels. These carbines were popular with law enforcement, especially in the Southwest with the Texas Rangers and other horse mounted officers. This carbine has been completely restored by the renowned Turnbull Restoration Co. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains virtually all of its fine factory-style restored finish to both metal & wood with only a few minor handling & storage marks in the wood finish. Articulated part of the lever is a light purple finish and screw heads are of a slight different than orig color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 52665-16 JRL (6,000-8,500)