1916 Winchester 1895 Musket / Russian Contract
Another ‘Grail” rifle has been scratched off my list of firearms I want and I couldn’t be more pleased. It’s a 1916 Winchester 1895 Musket / Russian Contract Rifle, one of approx. 300,000 rifles...
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I'd have to shoot something like that, if even just a few rounds. Fantastic acquisition there!!
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Saw one of those about 5-6 years ago in a local shop for $800. Don't think it had been through the SCW. Would have been a nice companion to my M1939 as a great rifle to feed surplus X54R to. Mind...
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Crunch130 wrote: Saw one of those about 5-6 years ago in a local shop for $800. Don't think it had been through the SCW. Would have been a nice companion to my M1939 as a great rifle to feed surplus...
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I'm pretty sure it was original, and maybe in a bit better shape than the one pictured. Crunch
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Great find! I'm happy for you. Congrats!
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Go ahead and shoot it. I have one in about the same condition and shoot it from time to time. The trigger on mine is pretty stiff and takes quite a squeeze. My biggest caution is with the magazine. My...
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Some day......I will find one. Nice rifle!
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Yeah: I'd like to find one, too. Very nice find, and excellent pics. I love the repair. CDFingers
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Thanks everyone, this is one of those firearms that just oozes history when you hold it.
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Crunch130 wrote:I'm pretty sure it was original, and maybe in a bit better shape than the one pictured. Crunch The problem with the really nice ones is 99% of those never left the states yet they sell...
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Hi Miller Tyme,Very nice rifle, I'd love to own one. One came into the gun shop I frequent about the same time as Crunch saw one. I put my name on the tag, I wasn't the first name and the gunsmith...
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