Winchester Model 55 Takedown .25-35 Lever-Action, 24" Nickel Steel Round Barrel, 1928 Production
This Winchester Model 55 Takedown stands out as a short-run, transitional lever-action that bridges the Model 1894 and later Model 64. Manufactured in 1928, it features a visible takedown collar, a 24" round Nickel Steel barrel, and a half-length tubular magazine. Chambered in .25-35 Winchester with open sights and classic top-eject operation, it is a collectible example from the 1920s with hallmark Winchester build and configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle presents in solid shape overall. The metal exhibits widespread finish wear with patina, along with scattered spots and patches of pitting. The walnut stock shows blemished varnish, and there are handling scratches and other surface blemishes.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 55 Takedown lever-action rifle chambered in .25-35 Winchester
The Model 55 was produced in limited numbers as a transitional Winchester lever rifle, and this example dates to 1928. Its takedown configuration with a visible collar allows the barrel/forend assembly to separate from the receiver and buttstock for transport and maintenance.
The rifle is chambered in .25-35 Winchester and built around a 24" round Nickel Steel barrel. It wears open sights, with a blade front on an integral base and an open rear fitted with a stepped elevator for elevation adjustment.
The action is a lever-operated, top-eject design with a standard-size lever loop. A half-length tubular magazine provides a 3+1 capacity, matching the classic balance and handling this model is known for.
Stocking is traditional Winchester: a straight-grip walnut stock with a varnish finish, paired with a rifle-style walnut forend and a steel shotgun-style buttplate. The rifle retains its blued finish and measures a 13.0" length of pull. Made in the United States during the 1920s, it represents a collectible period configuration.