Winchester Model 1895 Saddle Ring Carbine .30-40 Krag, 22 in Nickel Steel Barrel, 1902 Production
Manufactured in 1902, this Winchester Model 1895 Saddle Ring Carbine is a classic carbine configuration chambered in .30-40 Krag. It features a 22 in nickel steel barrel stamped '30 U.S.' and 'NICKEL STEEL BARREL ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER', a left-side saddle ring, and a non-detachable box magazine with a 4-round capacity. Iron sights include a pinned blade front and a folding ladder rear sight with elevator. The stock is a straight-grip carbine style with a steel buttplate and trap, complemented by an elongated finger-groove forend.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Fouling: Moderate Fouling - Lead or copper fouling with noticeable buildup.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle is in functional condition. There is widespread finish loss and discoloration with areas of rust and pitting. Rifling is present but blemished and shows rust.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 1895 Saddle Ring Carbine in .30-40 Krag
This Model 1895 is configured as a true saddle ring carbine with a 22 in barrel and a single barrel band. The left-side saddle ring is classic to the carbine pattern, and the non-detachable box magazine supports a 4-round capacity in .30-40 Krag.
The nickel steel barrel is specifically marked for smokeless powder, with period-correct rollmarks reading '30 U.S.' and 'NICKEL STEEL BARREL ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER'. Sighting equipment is straightforward and serviceable: a pinned blade front in base and a folding ladder rear sight with an elevator.
Stock configuration is a straight-grip, uncheckered carbine stock with a steel carbine buttplate and trap. The short forend features elongated finger grooves that enhance purchase while preserving the carbine’s compact handling. Length of pull measures 12.75 in.
Made in the USA in 1902, this Winchester Model 1895 represents the carbine variant of the line, pairing the model’s lever-action, non-detachable box magazine system with the portability and sighting setup enthusiasts expect from a saddle ring carbine.