Winchester Model 1905 Sporting/Plain Grade .35 WSL Semi-Auto Rifle, 22-Inch Barrel, Factory Takedown (Manufactured 1905)
This Winchester Model 1905 Sporting/Plain Grade stands out as the first Winchester centerfire self-loading sporting rifle, chambered in .35 WSL. Built in 1905 with a factory takedown configuration, it features a balanced-blowback action with a forward under-barrel counterweight/operating rod and a 22-inch round barrel. Approximately 29,000 Model 1905 rifles were produced from 1905 to 1920, adding clear historical context to this example.
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: This firearm is in solid shape. It has various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- 1x 5-round detachable steel box magazine
Chambered in .35 WSL, this Model 1905 uses a 22-inch round barrel paired with open iron sights: a front blade on a barrel base and a barrel-mounted rear sight with an elevator. Ejection is to the right.
The semi-automatic, balanced-blowback system uses a forward under-barrel counterweight/operating rod. A detachable 5-round box magazine sits ahead of the trigger guard, with an overall capacity of 5+1.
This rifle is a factory takedown configuration for convenient transport and maintenance. It has a steel receiver, a 13.5-inch length of pull, and was made in the United States.
As a Sporting/Plain Grade, it features a straight-grip, smooth walnut stock with a steel shotgun-style buttplate and a plain walnut fore-end. The oval inlaid fore-end plate is marked "Model 1905 — Winchester — Trade Mark."
Historically significant, the Model 1905 was Winchester's first centerfire self-loading sporting rifle. With production totaling approximately 29,000 units from 1905 to 1920, this 1905-dated example represents the early period of the model's run.