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Feb 3rd, 2020 at 9:17pm
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Does anyone in the forum know if the 1895 Winchester lever action was used by our troops during the S.A.W.? I had read that some musket style rifles were tested by the U.S. government. This carbine, chambered in 30-40 was made in 1898 and has seen a lot of use. I think they are kind of neat handy rifles.
  
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Reply #1 - Feb 4th, 2020 at 12:41am
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Check out this link from our Chit-Chat pages on the 1895 Winchester. Is the 1895 Winchester you have pictured yours?

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Reply #2 - Feb 4th, 2020 at 1:40am
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Hey Culpeper... Chime in here!  Culpeper has a full military version of the 1895 Winchester, and it's beautiful!  Unfortunately, they didn't get their due.  The civilian models however were very popular.  Teddy Roosevelt had two of them that he used on his hunting trips to Africa.
  
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Reply #3 - Feb 4th, 2020 at 1:51am
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Hello: Thanks for the great info. This carbine came in a trade with a 1899 krag carbine that has seen better days. The Winchester was painted with green and brown paint to make it look camoflaged. It took awhile to clean up. The bore is nice. I hope it's a good shooter.
  
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Reply #4 - Feb 4th, 2020 at 2:58am
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Glad to see the old girl is in good hands. The 1895 lever action has to be the coolest rifle (aside from the Krag  Roll Eyes ). I passed up a chance to own a family 1895. But its in the next best place, with my brother, who will be passing it down to one of my sons.
  
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Reply #5 - Feb 4th, 2020 at 4:35am
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Thank you. I got lucky with the caliber on this one. I have dies and brass because of the krags I own. When I was younger there were 1895's on the surplus market. They were from the Russian purchase in 7.92. Most had seen a lot of heavy use. I always kicked myself for not buying one. They must be pretty well designed and sturdy to work in the Russian winters. Once the weather breaks I hope to see what this old work horse can do.
  
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Reply #6 - Feb 4th, 2020 at 5:26pm
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Did someone call my name?

I am still having feed problems with this old girl.  It may have to go up to Turnbull's for a full rehab.
  

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Reply #7 - Feb 4th, 2020 at 6:57pm
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That is a great piece of history!  Is it in 30-40? It looks to be in nice shape.
  
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Reply #8 - Feb 5th, 2020 at 2:20am
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Nice muskets there King Carp and Culpepper, thats on my gotta get me one list or else I’ll build my own.
  
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Reply #9 - Feb 5th, 2020 at 3:34am
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Yep.  .30-40 Krag.  The original barrel was shot out with almost no rifling so I had turnbull spin a new barrel on it.

  

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Reply #10 - Feb 5th, 2020 at 4:47pm
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From what I have read you are the lucky owner of a rare U.S. musket. I hope you are able to resolve the feeding issues with it. My carbine was made after the government contract for your musket. It has some parts marked with KSM, a government inspector. I guess Winchester used up the leftover contract  parts on civilian rifles. These rifles seem to have been popular with revolutionaries, both russian and mexican. They were also favorites of the Texas rangers. I think they are cool pieces of history.
  
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Reply #11 - Feb 5th, 2020 at 5:39pm
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Thanks.  I bought it back in the day when money was flowing like water from a fire hose.  Back when I was ignorant and over paid for a lot of stuff.  You don't want to see my spreadsheet on the mil-spec antiques I have pruchased over the last twenty years.  Want to talk about a one of fifty-six bayonet?  It'll make your wallet cry.

Do me a favor.  Take a pic your carbine with the action open looking into the action.  Make it up close and a clear image.  I want to see something on your gun.
  

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Reply #12 - Feb 5th, 2020 at 9:41pm
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Hope this helps.
  
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Reply #13 - Feb 5th, 2020 at 10:05pm
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..... and Arizona Rangers ... "KING CARP".
  
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Reply #14 - Feb 5th, 2020 at 11:39pm
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