Winchester Model 1895 Deluxe Sporting Rifle .30-40 Krag, 28 inch Round Barrel, Solid-Frame, Lyman No. 21, 1902
This Winchester Model 1895 Deluxe Sporting Rifle stands out for its 1902 manufacture, .30-40 Krag chambering with barrel marking "30 U.S.", and solid-frame receiver with a fixed internal box magazine. It wears a Lyman No. 21 receiver-mounted aperture sight, and the rear barrel sight/dovetail is configured as shown. The straight-grip fancy walnut stock with factory-style checkering and a steel shotgun-style buttplate complete a desirable Deluxe configuration. As John M.
Browning’s final Winchester lever-action design and the company’s first lever gun with a box magazine for spitzer bullets, it offers both historical importance and practical features.
The solid-frame (non-takedown) action and five-round internal box magazine reflect the Model 1895’s purpose-built design, enabling reliable use of pointed projectiles. A 28 inch round barrel marked "30 U.S." denotes the classic .30-40 Krag chambering, a period-correct pairing for this model and era.
Sighting equipment is well thought out: a pinned front blade up front, with a Lyman No. 21 receiver-mounted aperture sight installed at the rear. The rear barrel dovetail is configured as shown; see photos for the current setup.
Deluxe Sporting Rifle furniture includes a straight-grip, figured walnut stock and forend with factory-style point checkering. A steel shotgun-style buttplate bearing the Winchester Repeating Arms oval logo and a 13 inch length of pull deliver a classic fit and finish consistent with early 20th-century Winchester workmanship.
Manufactured in the United States in 1902 and falling within the Cody Firearms Museum letterable serial range (1–59,999), this Model 1895 aligns with notable production history and configuration details that appeal to informed buyers.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scattered scuffs and scratches from general handling and use. Surfaces show minor wear consistent with age and careful use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Lyman No. 21 receiver-mounted aperture sight (installed)