Winchester rifle. Need info

Rocked · January 17, 2011, 11:11 PM

My roommates boss is selling a Winchester rifle in 30.06. I'm assuming that would make it a 1895. He's only asking $300 so depending on condition it still seems like a good deal. It looks like I'm going to be able to test fire but trying to get some info first.

Is there a wesite I can look up serial numbers for winchesters and is this an alright deal?

OJ · January 18, 2011, 12:33 AM

Unless that rifle is a worn out piece of junk - it's a great deal for that price and- the Winchester 95 in 30-06 is a great rifle - last lever gun John M Browing designed. Mine is in Hi Grade but shoots the same as Grade 1 and it's a fine shooter that shoots under one MOA at 100 yards, is nicely balanced, reliable and easy to maintain.

gunit1400 · January 18, 2011, 12:44 AM

I was just reading today that Winchester first started producing the 1895 in 30.06 in 1908, and is this is the only lever action to come in that caliber. That's a great deal. That's a gorgeous gun, OJ. I truly think that John Moses Browning was the greatest gun designer in history.

hoghunting · January 18, 2011, 12:52 AM

Here's a site to date the serial numbers:

http://www.proofhouse.com/win/index.html

Are you sure the Winchester is a lever action 1895 and not a bolt action M70?

Doodlebugger45 · January 18, 2011, 01:06 AM

Just because he said it's a Winchester rifle and it's chambered in 30-06, you assumed it's an 1895?????

Got news for you. Winchester has made a TON of different models chambered in 30-06. Just for instance, the most revered Model 70.

Without other info, it means nothing at all to say it's a Winchester in 30-06 for only $300. I do have a soft spot for Winchesters though, so I'm not trying to dissuade you. I happen to have a pre-64 mod 70, a mod 70 from the early 70's and also a fairly modern mod 70 with a synthetic stock. Guess what? They all shoot incredibly well, although the values range from maybe $350-$1200.

Rocked · January 18, 2011, 01:12 AM

Yes. He said it's a lever and 30.06. I honestly thought he was wrong on the caliber until I did a search. I wasn't aware of a 30.06 lever gun. I may get to see it tomm but won't be able to shoot it until Thursday.

OJ · January 18, 2011, 11:44 AM

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Posts: 1 I was just reading today that Winchester first started producing the 1895 in 30.06 in 1908, and is this is the only lever action to come in that caliber. That's a great deal. That's a gorgeous gun, OJ. I truly think that John Moses Browning was the greatest gun designer in history.

Thank you - we agree - JMB's best in lever guns - designed so pointed high power ammo could be used in a lever gun. T Roosevelt was said to have taken four of them to Africa - three in .405 caliber and one in 30-40 Krag.

I zeroed mine to hit point of aim at 25 yards and "fine tuned" it to hit about 2" above POA at 100 yards.

Shot from a fist rest - resting fist on table - solo shots were free hand while sitting. I make no claim to be a sharpshooter - that rifle is just a real joy to shoot.

January 17, 2011, 11:11 PM	#1
Rocked Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2006 Location: North Florida Posts: 152	Winchester rifle. Need info My roommates boss is selling a Winchester rifle in 30.06. I'm assuming that would make it a 1895. He's only asking $300 so depending on condition it still seems like a good deal. It looks like I'm going to be able to test fire but trying to get some info first. Is there a wesite I can look up serial numbers for winchesters and is this an alright deal?

January 18, 2011, 12:33 AM	#2
OJ Senior Member Join Date: December 25, 1998 Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, USA Posts: 1,570	Unless that rifle is a worn out piece of junk - it's a great deal for that price and- the Winchester 95 in 30-06 is a great rifle - last lever gun John M Browing designed. Mine is in Hi Grade but shoots the same as Grade 1 and it's a fine shooter that shoots under one MOA at 100 yards, is nicely balanced, reliable and easy to maintain. __________________ OJ - SEMPER FI - DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY NRA ENDOWMENT LIFE MEMBER

January 18, 2011, 12:44 AM	#3
gunit1400 Junior Member Join Date: January 18, 2011 Posts: 1	I was just reading today that Winchester first started producing the 1895 in 30.06 in 1908, and is this is the only lever action to come in that caliber. That's a great deal. That's a gorgeous gun, OJ. I truly think that John Moses Browning was the greatest gun designer in history.

January 18, 2011, 12:52 AM	#4
hoghunting Senior Member Join Date: March 27, 2006 Posts: 1,559	Here's a site to date the serial numbers: http://www.proofhouse.com/win/index.html Are you sure the Winchester is a lever action 1895 and not a bolt action M70?

January 18, 2011, 01:06 AM	#5
Doodlebugger45 Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,717	Just because he said it's a Winchester rifle and it's chambered in 30-06, you assumed it's an 1895????? Got news for you. Winchester has made a TON of different models chambered in 30-06. Just for instance, the most revered Model 70. Without other info, it means nothing at all to say it's a Winchester in 30-06 for only $300. I do have a soft spot for Winchesters though, so I'm not trying to dissuade you. I happen to have a pre-64 mod 70, a mod 70 from the early 70's and also a fairly modern mod 70 with a synthetic stock. Guess what? They all shoot incredibly well, although the values range from maybe $350-$1200.

January 18, 2011, 01:12 AM	#6
Rocked Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2006 Location: North Florida Posts: 152	Yes. He said it's a lever and 30.06. I honestly thought he was wrong on the caliber until I did a search. I wasn't aware of a 30.06 lever gun. I may get to see it tomm but won't be able to shoot it until Thursday.