Winchester 1895 question - The Firearms Forum

klove1275 · 05-12-2012, 07:31 PM

I recently was given a Winchester Model 1895. The markings under the trigger guard are 6797. Is this the serial and date of manufacture? The rifle is in very good unmolested condition. It also has a sight mounted way back on the stock. A round adjustable occular piece that aligns your eye instantly with the barrel sights. Anybody know if this was stock?

Alpo · 05-12-2012, 07:56 PM

If you mean like this

that's called a "tang sight". That would not be, as far as I know, stock on any Winchester, but it was certainly a popular addition. Like putting a sling or a scope on a modern rifle. Might not come that way, but lots of folks do it as soon as they get the gun.

TRAP55 · 05-12-2012, 10:05 PM

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The markings under the trigger guard are 6797.

That's the serial number, indicates it was made in 1898. What caliber is it?

klove1275 · 05-13-2012, 09:34 PM

Tang sight, thank you. Its very similar to what you have in the photo.

And as far as the serial number goes, my research shows it was made in 1897. 1897 serial numbers went from 5716 to 7814.

Its stamped 30 US.

Alpo · 05-13-2012, 10:10 PM

30 US is 30/40 Krag. First smokeless US military cartridge. Still loaded by Remington and Winchester both (probably others, also), so ammo is out there. Not very common, though.

http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/...ategoryId/228?

Bert H. · 05-14-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by klove1275

Tang sight, thank you. Its very similar to what you have in the photo.

And as far as the serial number goes, my research shows it was made in 1897. 1897 serial numbers went from 5716 to 7814.

Its stamped 30 US.

Your research is flawed. Winchester Model 1895 serial number 6797 was manufactured on February 21st, 1898. The correct serial number range for the year 1897 was 2784 - 5734. If you still have doubts, you can always contact the Cody Firearms Museum and order a factory letter.

Bert H.

klove1275 · 05-14-2012, 10:46 PM

Thanks for the correction. It was info given to me by another Winchester enthusiast. Already started the process BBM.

Bert H. · 05-15-2012, 08:52 AM

For those that are interested, my friends (and fellow WACA Board of Directors members) Ed Lewis and Rob Kassab are co-writing a brand new reference book about the Model 1895. I recently provided them with a copy of the complete Polishing Room serialization records, and those records cover the entire production run. The book will have complete and accurate serialization (date of manufacture) tables in it.

Bert H.

klove1275 · 06-05-2012, 08:51 AM

where is the best place or site to sell this type of firearm.

jjmitchell60 · 06-05-2012, 09:20 AM

If you have a price in mind, here and opther gun forums is a way to start. IF you do not have a price in mind and want to see how they are/have been selling; go to (take spaces out between words being TFF will put a * in place of the letters due tto the site having a forum that is not well liked by many) www.*********.com which is :
NOT ALLOWED ON THIS FORUM . com
and
www.auctionarms.com

These 2 gun auction sites will give a good idea as to hpow they are selling and have sold in the past.
IMHO I would list it on this forum and others first.

05-12-2012, 07:31 PM	#1
klove1275 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4	Winchester 1895 question I recently was given a Winchester Model 1895. The markings under the trigger guard are 6797. Is this the serial and date of manufacture? The rifle is in very good unmolested condition. It also has a sight mounted way back on the stock. A round adjustable occular piece that aligns your eye instantly with the barrel sights. Anybody know if this was stock? -->

05-12-2012, 07:56 PM	#2
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,664	Re: Winchester 1895 question If you mean like this that's called a "tang sight". That would not be, as far as I know, stock on any Winchester, but it was certainly a popular addition. Like putting a sling or a scope on a modern rifle. Might not come that way, but lots of folks do it as soon as they get the gun. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

05-13-2012, 09:34 PM	#4
klove1275 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4	Re: Winchester 1895 question Tang sight, thank you. Its very similar to what you have in the photo. And as far as the serial number goes, my research shows it was made in 1897. 1897 serial numbers went from 5716 to 7814. Its stamped 30 US.

05-13-2012, 10:10 PM	#5
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,664	Re: Winchester 1895 question 30 US is 30/40 Krag. First smokeless US military cartridge. Still loaded by Remington and Winchester both (probably others, also), so ammo is out there. Not very common, though. http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/...ategoryId/228? __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

05-14-2012, 10:46 PM	#7
klove1275 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4	Re: Winchester 1895 question Thanks for the correction. It was info given to me by another Winchester enthusiast. Already started the process BBM.

05-15-2012, 08:52 AM	#8
Bert H. V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington State (Puget Sound Region) Posts: 411	Re: Winchester 1895 question For those that are interested, my friends (and fellow WACA Board of Directors members) Ed Lewis and Rob Kassab are co-writing a brand new reference book about the Model 1895. I recently provided them with a copy of the complete Polishing Room serialization records, and those records cover the entire production run. The book will have complete and accurate serialization (date of manufacture) tables in it. Bert H. __________________ Real Men own and shoot a Winchester SINGLE-SHOT!

06-05-2012, 08:51 AM	#9
klove1275 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4	Re: Winchester 1895 question where is the best place or site to sell this type of firearm.

06-05-2012, 09:20 AM	#10
jjmitchell60 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raised in Buzzard Roost near Frog Town in hillls of Kentucky Contributor Posts: 1,471	Re: Winchester 1895 question If you have a price in mind, here and opther gun forums is a way to start. IF you do not have a price in mind and want to see how they are/have been selling; go to (take spaces out between words being TFF will put a * in place of the letters due tto the site having a forum that is not well liked by many) www.*******.com which is : NOT ALLOWED ON THIS FORUM . com and www.auctionarms.com These 2 gun auction sites will give a good idea as to hpow they are selling and have sold in the past. IMHO I would list it on this forum and others first. __________________ Oath Keepers NOT ON OUR WATCH www.oathkeepers.org 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution:** A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." -- Benjamin Franklin When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes Duty... Thomas Jefferson