^Lot 3219 WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 30 US (30-40 Krag). S# 35765. Bbl. 27 7/8". Model 1895 lever action rifle mfg. by Winchester in 1902. Top of the bbl. is marked "30 U.S." towards the breech. Left side of the receiver is marked with Winchester's 2-line mfg. and patent information. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Ebony tipped plain wood schnabel tip forearm and straight grip buttstock with checkered brown synthetic buttplate. Wood furniture has been sanded and revarnished at one time. Blade front sight (bead absent) with dovetailed U-notch rear sight. CONDITION: metal components retain fair amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that are fading to gray and brown patinas, with light surface oxidation and pitting present overall. Dark bore, exhibiting consistent mild to moderate pitting, while retaining worn rifling throughout. Proper manual mechanics. Wood furniture shows some scattered marks and impressions, but otherwise remains sound. (25-5299/MLW). CURIO. $800-1,200.