Winchester 1895

[Nightcrawler]

What all cartidgers was the Winchester 1895 rifle chambered in? Which models were designed to feed from stripper clips?

I want one of these rifles something fierce. Winchester did a limited run a few years ago, of ones in .30-06 and .270, but you don't see 'em around much. Not interested in the ones in .405 Winchester, though.

Oh, let's see some pictures, too.


EDIT: What was the magazine capacity of the Winchester 95? The ones I see on Auctionarms and such say it has a 4 round magazine, though I thought it held 5. I'm guessing you can get four in the mag, plus one in the chamber, yes? What about the .303 and 7.62x54R versions?

 

[BowStreetRunner]

i would guess the 7.62 X 54R version would be a five rounder because it was modified to use standard Russian stripper clips (at least thats what i read)
BSR

 

[iamkris]

I'd love to have one in 35 Whelen (would have to be custom chambered I suppose). If not that, 30-06

 

[JohnDog]

Here's my .270

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=499110

(From an earlier thread on 1895s.)

I put a couple of 4 round groups into a 6 inch paper plate (offhand) last year getting ready for elk season. Used Federal 150 gr Nosler loads. Prowled around in the black timber, but was carrying my M70 when the cow came by. Maybe the '95 will get lucky this fall.

I'm waiting for a Lyman 38 sight from Buffalo Arms. It's an adjustable peep sight that was an option in the later (original) production years. Should be able to do a little better shooting once I get that installed.

JohnDog

 

[Brasso]

I've got an original 1895 made in 1918 if I remember correctily without getting it out. It's in .405 win. I've never shot it. Some idiot along the way used what appears to be a screwdriver to remove a stuck case and buggered up the breach a bit, but I believe it is in serviceable condition. I have a box of Win .405 300gr ammo for it. They are nice rifles. I wish winchester would offer them at a lower price.

 

[Gordon]

I had a .270 Browning 1895 my son 'requestioned'. Now I still have an original 95 in 7mm Mauser that came out of Mexico with Sam Peckinpaw after he made a film there. It is very weird as it looks Winchester marked " 7mm Mauser Cartridge" It is about 70% and has that old reciever sight mentioned. I shoot it once and awhile for kicks and it groups around 4" at 100yards if I hold well. I have an old SAA .45 made in 1897 that matches it pretty well for my "south of the border ensemble" .

 

[ffg]

IIRC, The '95 was first chambered in 30 US(30-40 Krag). Then around 1903 the 35 Winchester. There was also the 30-03, 30-06 and 405. In 1916 or 17 they made the run for the Russian Army.
I have a '95 made in '98 in 30 US. I recently started reloading for it and it is fun to shoot. It came with a lyman 21 reciever sight installed. I also have a 95 of recent manufacture in 375 Hawk. I found it at a local gun shop (Mark Fore and Strike) and had to have it. (it had the take down conversion!!!)

 

[Jim K]

AFAIK, the Russian contract rifles were the only ones made with clip guides. The rifle was made in .30-'03, .30-'06, .30 Army (.30-40 Krag), .303 British, .38-72, .40-72, and .405. I had one in .30-'03; it fired .30-'06 fine.

The musket was made in .30-'03, .30-'06, and .30 Army.

I can't find that any Model 1895's were originally made in 7mm, although some in other calibers were used by Pancho Villa's forces.

Jim