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Model 1895 40-72 #9367063 11/25/14 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT shrapnel OP Campfire Ranger OP shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT I saw an 1895 sell on the Campfire a few weeks ago and it got me thinking of expanding my collection of Winchesters. I have not been much of a fan of 1895's, but a 26 inch tapered octagon barrel in 40-72 does have my interest. I looked on the gun sites and found this beauty, the bore is as good as the outside. I am putting together some loads to give it a try this weekend...

Re: Model 1895 40-72 shrapnel #9367084 11/25/14 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas R RGK Campfire Regular RGK Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas Awesome '95. I like the Lyman receiver sight. Bob

Re: Model 1895 40-72 RGK #9367096 11/25/14 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT shrapnel OP Campfire Ranger OP shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT I hope to be shooting it this weekend. It won't take long to run through 7 rounds...

Re: Model 1895 40-72 shrapnel #9367137 11/26/14 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 693 western PA B balltownbob Campfire Regular balltownbob Campfire Regular B Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 693 western PA That is a beauty...I've never shot mine...I did find new brass for it...might have been from Bob Hayley...will have to look at it... Life's too short to smoke cheap cigars....

Re: Model 1895 40-72 balltownbob #9367199 11/26/14 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,284 Downeast NC Odessa Campfire Tracker Odessa Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,284 Downeast NC That is sure a nice Winchester Shrapnel, it will be right at home with all your other nice rifles! One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others. Archibald Rutledge

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Odessa #9369384 11/26/14 Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 397 BradD Campfire Member BradD Campfire Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 397 Shrapnel Nice 1895. The octagon black powder caliber guns aren't so common in that kind of shape. The receiver sight is a great bonus. Good luck shooting the rifle. https://1895book.com/

Re: Model 1895 40-72 BradD #9369472 11/26/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 Shrapnel, thats a beauty! The .405 I had inbound went outbound back to the seller. Looked nice at arms length, but had it been a car it woulda had a salvage title. Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 shrapnel #9369735 11/26/14 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 403 Michigan yooper35 Campfire Member yooper35 Campfire Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 403 Michigan That '95 is indeed a beauty! I've never owned a '95, but if I had a shot at that one I'd change that situation in a heartbeat. yooper

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9369758 11/26/14 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT shrapnel OP Campfire Ranger OP shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT Originally Posted by tmitch Shrapnel, thats a beauty! The .405 I had inbound went outbound back to the seller. Looked nice at arms length, but had it been a car it woulda had a salvage title. That sux. Some people don't have a problem over-selling their stuff. This one came in just as it was described and pictured...

Re: Model 1895 40-72 shrapnel #9369825 11/26/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 Ain't that the truth. There's an auction on Gunbroker for a Model 65 Win. .218 Bee that is in truth a rebuilt 1892 with a M65 barrel, heavily buffed, sanded and reblued. The barrel has lines where it spun in the vice and is a pleasing shade of purple. The seller claims it was refurbished by Winchester and people have bid it up past 2K! Moral, buy the gun not the story. I have to relearn that time to time. Congrats on your find, hope to hear more about it. Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9370827 11/27/14 Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,161 south of south local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,161 south of south Shrap, that is a fine looking rifle. Love that receiver sight, too! Always nice to see somebody getting what they were paying for, instead of a trumped up B.S. Little bit of Christmas come early? Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH

Re: Model 1895 40-72 local_dirt #9370871 11/27/14 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT shrapnel OP Campfire Ranger OP shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT Christmas is year round for me. I bought 3 rifles just this past 2 weeks. I got a Sako H&R Ultra in 22-250 and a Sako Pre-Garcia Bofors 222 mag with a Mannlicher stock. The 22-250 is here, I am still waiting on the 222 mag...

Re: Model 1895 40-72 shrapnel #9371224 11/27/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire I got one of those 40-72's in a flatside,but ive never shot it,i may have to load up some ammo sometime and shoot it. My brother got one this summer in 40-72 ,a deluxe model with a 36" factory barrel,he hasn't shot his yet either.Both of our rifles are round barrel, those octagon barrel 1895's dont come around very often !!!! you did well to get one!

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9371337 11/27/14 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 Originally Posted by Loggah I got one of those 40-72's in a flatside,but ive never shot it,i may have to load up some ammo sometime and shoot it. My brother got one this summer in 40-72 ,a deluxe model with a 36" factory barrel,he hasn't shot his yet either.Both of our rifles are round barrel, those octagon barrel 1895's dont come around very often !!!! you did well to get one! A deluxe model with a 36 inch barrel... that is just unbelievably rare! And Dick got that Bullard .50-115 too! I am green with envy. Also, Shrapnel - this is a very fine 1895 as well and I am envious. You're another guy that drives me crazy - that Burgess two-barrel .44/40 set (wrist action pump), the .45/60 Whitney-Kennedy SRC, the Colt Lightning .44/40..., your .44/40 Whitney-Kennedy... man does envy burn like a SOB.

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9371453 11/27/14 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT shrapnel OP Campfire Ranger OP shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT Originally Posted by Loggah I got one of those 40-72's in a flatside,but ive never shot it,i may have to load up some ammo sometime and shoot it. My brother got one this summer in 40-72 ,a deluxe model with a 36" factory barrel,he hasn't shot his yet either.Both of our rifles are round barrel, those octagon barrel 1895's dont come around very often !!!! you did well to get one! A Flatside! Yikes. I saw a Flatside advertised at the same time as this, but not as nice and the bore was dark. Then a 36 inch takedown! Holy smokes, with just 2 rifles you have a safe full of rare guns. I would really like to see them if you get a chance to show them...

Re: Model 1895 40-72 boltman #9371457 11/27/14 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT shrapnel OP Campfire Ranger OP shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT Originally Posted by boltman Originally Posted by Loggah I got one of those 40-72's in a flatside,but ive never shot it,i may have to load up some ammo sometime and shoot it. My brother got one this summer in 40-72 ,a deluxe model with a 36" factory barrel,he hasn't shot his yet either.Both of our rifles are round barrel, those octagon barrel 1895's dont come around very often !!!! you did well to get one! A deluxe model with a 36 inch barrel... that is just unbelievably rare! And Dick got that Bullard .50-115 too! I am green with envy. Also, Shrapnel - this is a very fine 1895 as well and I am envious. You're another guy that drives me crazy - that Burgess two-barrel .44/40 set (wrist action pump), the .45/60 Whitney-Kennedy SRC, the Colt Lightning .44/40..., your .44/40 Whitney-Kennedy... man does envy burn like a SOB. Didn't you have something to do with a Burgess website, or was that someone else?

Re: Model 1895 40-72 shrapnel #9371691 11/27/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire I may be able to bribe my wife into taking a picture one of these days ,she has some back issues at the moment so im not bugging her to much.

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9372614 11/28/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 There's some NOS .40-72 Bertram brass on Gunbroker if you need it. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=454689641 Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9374307 11/28/14 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT shrapnel OP Campfire Ranger OP shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT Thanks for the help, I found some Jamison brass at Graf for $28.00/box. Painful but still a better price...

Re: Model 1895 40-72 shrapnel #9378606 11/30/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Heres the pictures of my model 1895 flatside in 40-72,its a bit brown,but the bore is shiney. I havent seen my brother yet to get pictures of hs long barrel 1895.

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9378647 11/30/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 Another nice one! I have a '95 SRC coming, not as classy as these .40-72s though. Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9378687 11/30/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Heres a few 1895's in this cabinet,ones a 30-06 carbine.

Re: Model 1895 40-72 shrapnel #9378784 11/30/14 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas Shrap! Great looking 95! I have only the one and I love it. This past weekend in camp! Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Model 1895 40-72 kaywoodie #9378889 11/30/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Nice camp!!! if that were a black and white photo it could have been 100 years ago !!!!!

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9378952 11/30/14 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas Thanks Loggah! Try to keep my camp as vintage as my wore out back will let me! Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9378993 11/30/14 Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 397 BradD Campfire Member BradD Campfire Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 397 Originally Posted by Loggah Heres the pictures of my model 1895 flatside in 40-72,its a bit brown,but the bore is shiney. I havent seen my brother yet to get pictures of hs long barrel 1895. Very nice rifle Loggah. https://1895book.com/

Re: Model 1895 40-72 kaywoodie #9378999 11/30/14 Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 397 BradD Campfire Member BradD Campfire Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 397 Originally Posted by kaywoodie Shrap! Great looking 95! I have only the one and I love it. This past weekend in camp! Neat picture and great gun. I need to get another older 1895 rifle again someday. https://1895book.com/

Re: Model 1895 40-72 kaywoodie #9379049 11/30/14 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT shrapnel OP Campfire Ranger OP shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT Originally Posted by kaywoodie Shrap! Great looking 95! I have only the one and I love it. This past weekend in camp! Great looking rifle and camp. When is the model 1895 Invitational?

Re: Model 1895 40-72 shrapnel #9379077 11/30/14 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas Invitational???!!!! I'm ready!!!! Just before light out. Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Model 1895 40-72 kaywoodie #9379127 11/30/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 Nice camp Kaywoodie! Yeah, if that'd been black and white I woulda expected to see Kermit in it. Maybe a buffalo head too! Loggah. Nice display, I count 4 '95s. The SRC I have coming is .30 U.S., probably not as nice as your .30 Govt. Dont forget to post that 36" barreled '95 of your brothers someday. I wanna see that. Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9379209 11/30/14 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 10,361 WA rain forest Clarkm Campfire Outfitter Clarkm Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 10,361 WA rain forest I got a 30 government [30-40] 1895 Win made in 1902 for $500 from a pawn shop last year. I got way more than a pound of dirt out of it when I took it apart. And I had a real puzzle getting back together. Now I know more about them, I realize someone shortened the barrel. I since bought a 257 Krag Ackley reamer and dies, and I might take it apart again. I have been collecting guns for 20 years, but for the last 3 years since my father died, I seem to be indiscriminately buying old Winchesters and Colts. I would not want to die without owning more Winchesters than I have now. There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. -Ernest Hemingway The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything.-- Edward John Phelps

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Clarkm #9379413 11/30/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire kaywoodie,theres actually 5 one is behind the door.a 38-72,a 40-72 a standard 405,a deluxe 405 and the saddle ring 30-06.Heres the Deluxe 405.It actually lettered earlier then the 405 was supposed to be introduced,and it lettered with the pad.

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Clarkm #9379428 11/30/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 Clarkm, I've seen alot worse for much more than $500! Doesn't look to be rusted up bad, should make a decent shooter. Not to split hairs but .30 Gov't refers to .30-06 (or .30-03), .30 U.S. is the .30-40 Krag. Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9379467 11/30/14 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 10,361 WA rain forest Clarkm Campfire Outfitter Clarkm Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 10,361 WA rain forest I just looked. It does say "30 US". There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. -Ernest Hemingway The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything.-- Edward John Phelps

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9379519 11/30/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 Nice Loggah! I have another .405 on the way too, but no where near as nice as your deluxe. It wears an old Jostam Anti-Flinch pad that I've heard could have been factory installed, but the LOP is 13 1/2" so I think it was added later. Does your pad have any markings? I'll probably replace it with a period correct repro because it's squashed. Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9379573 11/30/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire I'd have to look up the letter,its either a silvers or jotsam and its solid with no cutouts. I remember it letters to 1905.

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9379602 11/30/14 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT shrapnel OP Campfire Ranger OP shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT Originally Posted by Loggah Heres the pictures of my model 1895 flatside in 40-72,its a bit brown,but the bore is shiney. I havent seen my brother yet to get pictures of hs long barrel 1895. There is the gun, thanks for the picture. Here is the link to the 40-72 flatside that I looked at before I bought the one I got. The flatside just had too many issues. I am still pleased with the octagon that I got... http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=455527423

Re: Model 1895 40-72 shrapnel #9379630 11/30/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Shrapnel, The rifle you got is in great shape, i might have even have bid on that one you posted. My rifle is just an honest used rifle,not pretty but not cleaned up or beat up. I gave a friend of mine decent money for it ,because he was going thru a divorce !!! I'm kinda like Boltman i think you have a super lever gun collection and im not trying to steal your thread !!IM just a levergun nut !!!!

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9379737 11/30/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 I don't blame you for passing on that one Shrapnel. I'll except a few faults to stay within my means, but a bulged barrel isn't one of them! You sure got a nice one though. Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9379790 11/30/14 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas Originally Posted by Loggah kaywoodie,theres actually 5 one is behind the door.a 38-72,a 40-72 a standard 405,a deluxe 405 and the saddle ring 30-06.Heres the Deluxe 405.It actually lettered earlier then the 405 was supposed to be introduced,and it lettered with the pad. Now that is nice! Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Model 1895 40-72 kaywoodie #9380099 11/30/14 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT shrapnel OP Campfire Ranger OP shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT Originally Posted by kaywoodie Originally Posted by Loggah kaywoodie,theres actually 5 one is behind the door.a 38-72,a 40-72 a standard 405,a deluxe 405 and the saddle ring 30-06.Heres the Deluxe 405.It actually lettered earlier then the 405 was supposed to be introduced,and it lettered with the pad. Now that is nice! This is the next article Mike Venturino and I are working on. He has a 405 Deluxe takedown which he is casting some 230 grain bullets for. I have a few of those same bullets loaded in the 40-72. I have shot the 380 grain bullets, but with the new brass which is original length, the 380's are a bit long. We will be shooting them soon and pictures and an article to follow...

Re: Model 1895 40-72 shrapnel #9380159 11/30/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 That'll be a must read! Let us know where and when it'll show up. Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9380209 11/30/14 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT shrapnel OP Campfire Ranger OP shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT The last one was with a Winchester model 1873 in 22 long. A real nice old Winchester and really rare to find one with a bore like this one has. The article comes out in the next issue of "Rifle" magazine...

Re: Model 1895 40-72 shrapnel #9380260 11/30/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 Shrapnel, you've got the best collection of "lever porn" I've seen. Keep it comin'! I'll be waiting for that issue of Rifle to hit my mailbox. My luck that rifle woulda fell off the post and got tangled in the barbed wire. Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9380301 11/30/14 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 10,361 WA rain forest Clarkm Campfire Outfitter Clarkm Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 10,361 WA rain forest Shrapnel has been making some really good posts, but can he keep them coming?.. collector guns are hard to find. There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. -Ernest Hemingway The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything.-- Edward John Phelps

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Clarkm #9380514 12/01/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire I guess i better subscribe to rifle magazine. nice.

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9380658 12/01/14 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 Wow - did this thread take off! Very neat stuff. I've really enjoyed everything pictured. So far, Don's deluxe .405 with the factory pad (that letters) and was built before the .405 was supposed to have come out, rattles my cage the most. One wonders how many (if any) .405's were made before this one was made. It sure seems a special rifle in many ways - likely more ways than is known. Like the rest, I am hopefully that Don will pamper his wonderful wife to the extent that she will take some pictures of his 36 inch barreled rifle Also, I had forgot Shrapnel had that '73 in .22 Long. Neat rifle and neat that under his ownership the rifle has a new chapter in its life of doing what it was made to do - hunt Oh, and Woodie's camp pictures - talk about stepping into the past I do not understand how people can stomach stainless steel and plastic rifles when rifles like what has been shown here exist.

Re: Model 1895 40-72 boltman #9380668 12/01/14 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT shrapnel OP Campfire Ranger OP shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT There has to be a 1895 invitational in the works somewhere, with a vintage campsite and a field of gophers to shoot. Prairie dogs won't work for these guns...

Re: Model 1895 40-72 shrapnel #9380720 12/01/14 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 Here is one of my '95's. Although, "nothing special" I don't feel that way. How could something that has survived over 100 years and remains completely unmolested not be, "special"? This one just shows mellow use and wear. As far as a hunting rifle, it might reach out a bit further than its brothers with the big holes in their barrels

Re: Model 1895 40-72 boltman #9380754 12/01/14 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas Have camp, (and Bourbon for evenings) will travel! Invitational! Invitational! Invitational! Last edited by kaywoodie; 12/01/14. Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Model 1895 40-72 boltman #9380770 12/01/14 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas Originally Posted by boltman Here is one of my '95's. Although, "nothing special" I don't feel that way. How could something that has survived over 100 years and remains completely unmolested not be, "special"? This one just shows mellow use and wear. As far as a hunting rifle, it might reach out a bit further than its brothers with the big holes in their barrels Boltman! I got a box of catridges for that rifle! (Top) Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Model 1895 40-72 kaywoodie #9380830 12/01/14 Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 397 BradD Campfire Member BradD Campfire Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 397 Here's a later one in 35 WCF. No receiver sight however, so it had to go on down the road. Nice original 30 US rifle with a period Lyman 21 is on my list. https://1895book.com/

Re: Model 1895 40-72 boltman #9380857 12/01/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 Originally Posted by boltman Wow - did this thread take off! Very neat stuff. I've really enjoyed everything pictured. Yeah, a real nice change of pace from another M70 thread. Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 boltman #9380899 12/01/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 Originally Posted by boltman Here is one of my '95's. See, I learned something here. I thought .30 US referred to the .30-40 and .30 Gov't was the '03 or '06. I also thought only the .35 and .405 WCFs had the matting on the receiver ring. That's what I get for thinkin'! Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9381258 12/01/14 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 Kaywoodie - not often you see those cartridges Tmitch - I am confused as .30 U.S. does refer to .30/40 Krag. You did have it right?

Re: Model 1895 40-72 boltman #9381285 12/01/14 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 While we're on the topic of 95's, here's a .30 US carbine I have. It's a later carbine and never had a ring.

Re: Model 1895 40-72 boltman #9381295 12/01/14 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas Originally Posted by boltman While we're on the topic of 95's, here's a .30 US carbine I have. It's a later carbine and never had a ring. Seriously drooling now! Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Model 1895 40-72 kaywoodie #9381316 12/01/14 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 Kaywoodie - I feel like I could stroll into your camp with that carbine and feel right at home. I need to get me a hat like yours

Re: Model 1895 40-72 boltman #9381385 12/01/14 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas $14 thrift store 5X beaver Stetson! Heck just about anyone is welcome in my camp, anytime! Last edited by kaywoodie; 12/01/14. Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Model 1895 40-72 kaywoodie #9381507 12/01/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 Originally Posted by boltman Tmitch - I am confused as .30 U.S. does refer to .30/40 Krag. You did have it right? Every time I think I know something about Winchesters, there's a rifle that proves me wrong! I replied earlier to Clarkm that .30 U.S. is the .30-40 and .30 Gov't is the .30-03/06. Then you post your .30 U.S. Mod 1903 and I'm off base, again! I guess you can't count on anything being standard with old Winchesters. That's a beautiful carbine you have there! I notice the two dots on the elevation scale of the Lyman. I read somewhere that's an indication of it being a factory installed option. Did you letter it? Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9381756 12/01/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 I'd like to find a 35WCF next. "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Steelhead #9381765 12/01/14 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT shrapnel OP Campfire Ranger OP shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT Originally Posted by Steelhead I'd like to find a 35WCF next. My first desire was a 405, but after looking at the recoil, I decided for something less. The 35 was a consideration, but after looking at guns, calibers and configurations, I took this 40-72. I don't see me having more than one 1895, but I could be wrong...

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9381835 12/01/14 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 Originally Posted by tmitch Originally Posted by boltman Tmitch - I am confused as .30 U.S. does refer to .30/40 Krag. You did have it right? Every time I think I know something about Winchesters, there's a rifle that proves me wrong! I replied earlier to Clarkm that .30 U.S. is the .30-40 and .30 Gov't is the .30-03/06. Then you post your .30 U.S. Mod 1903 and I'm off base, again! I guess you can't count on anything being standard with old Winchesters. That's a beautiful carbine you have there! I notice the two dots on the elevation scale of the Lyman. I read somewhere that's an indication of it being a factory installed option. Did you letter it? In my recollection of my experience, the M1895 in .30/40 Krag are marked .30 US or .30 US Army and the .30/03's and .30/06's have "Govt" in the cartridge marking. I'm just going on memory as I have no reference materials at hand (in others words, I'm working without a net today) As far as having that carbine lettered, it's way too late production.

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Steelhead #9381898 12/01/14 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas Originally Posted by Steelhead I'd like to find a 35WCF next. Steely, That would be my choice too! Or .303 British. Has a real nice one pass thru the shop in .303 about 10 years ago! But that 35 just sings to me! Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Model 1895 40-72 kaywoodie #9381931 12/01/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 Originally Posted by boltman In my recollection of my experience, the M1895 in .30/40 Krag are marked .30 US or .30 US Army and the .30/03's and .30/06's have "Govt" in the cartridge marking. That was my thoughts too, but your '95 .30/03 rifle is marked ".30 US MOD 1903.", not "Govt". Winchester labeled their ammo a bit different too. That bottom box kaywoodie posted is ".30-220 Caliber". That's alot of powder behind a .30 bullet! Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9381952 12/01/14 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 Originally Posted by tmitch Originally Posted by boltman In my recollection of my experience, the M1895 in .30/40 Krag are marked .30 US or .30 US Army and the .30/03's and .30/06's have "Govt" in the cartridge marking. That was my thoughts too, but your '95 .30/03 rifle is marked ".30 US MOD 1903.", not "Govt". Winchester labeled their ammo a bit different too. That bottom box kaywoodie posted is ".30-220 Caliber". That's alot of powder behind a .30 bullet! You are of course correct and I am... getting old. I guess all we can safely conclude is that the .30/40 and the .30/03 and .30/06's are not marked identically. And I agree, a .30 caliber loaded with 220 grains of powder - must be using a very light bullet?

Re: Model 1895 40-72 boltman #9381961 12/01/14 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 Here's my .35 WCF and yes, other than being refined in England (claw mount scope and pad) it is original as ordered (not even a special order but a cataloged caliber). Last edited by boltman; 12/01/14. Reason: forgot picture

Re: Model 1895 40-72 shrapnel #9381965 12/01/14 Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,903 west coast of Arizona D desertoakie Campfire Regular desertoakie Campfire Regular D Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,903 west coast of Arizona Originally Posted by shrapnel Originally Posted by Steelhead I'd like to find a 35WCF next. My first desire was a 405, but after looking at the recoil, I decided for something less. The 35 was a consideration, but after looking at guns, calibers and configurations, I took this 40-72. I don't see me having more than one 1895, but I could be wrong... You "looked" at the 405 recoil? Or felt it? I shoot my .405 often, and can assure you that the recoil is not bad, and I'm not a sadist for recoil either! Also, I have a .35WCF 1895 and brass is tough to find for it, although it's easily formed from .30-40 brass. Ken

Re: Model 1895 40-72 desertoakie #9382033 12/01/14 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 Originally Posted by desertoakie Originally Posted by shrapnel Originally Posted by Steelhead I'd like to find a 35WCF next. My first desire was a 405, but after looking at the recoil, I decided for something less. The 35 was a consideration, but after looking at guns, calibers and configurations, I took this 40-72. I don't see me having more than one 1895, but I could be wrong... You "looked" at the 405 recoil? Or felt it? I shoot my .405 often, and can assure you that the recoil is not bad, and I'm not a sadist for recoil either! Also, I have a .35WCF 1895 and brass is tough to find for it, although it's easily formed from .30-40 brass. Can I assume your .405 is at least outfitted with a shotgun style butt? Also, I have heard of problems associated with forming .35WCF brass out of .30-40 - apparently you aren't encountering any?

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Re: Model 1895 40-72 boltman #9382069 12/01/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Both of my 405's shoot very well with little recoil,more of a shove.The regular one will shoot 3" groups at 100 yds with regular Hornady ammo,i dont shoot the deluxe one much.

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9382082 12/01/14 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas Originally Posted by tmitch Originally Posted by boltman In my recollection of my experience, the M1895 in .30/40 Krag are marked .30 US or .30 US Army and the .30/03's and .30/06's have "Govt" in the cartridge marking. That was my thoughts too, but your '95 .30/03 rifle is marked ".30 US MOD 1903.", not "Govt". Winchester labeled their ammo a bit different too. That bottom box kaywoodie posted is ".30-220 Caliber". That's alot of powder behind a .30 bullet! Yes it's simple 30/40 ammo. 220 is the bullet weight. Cases are marked .30 Army. Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Model 1895 40-72 kaywoodie #9382306 12/01/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 Originally Posted by kaywoodie Yes it's simple 30/40 ammo. 220 is the bullet weight. Cases are marked .30 Army. Yes, I surmised as much, but it's interesting how things were done "back in the day". Today unfortunately, it's a lawsuit in the making. Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9382741 12/01/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 Originally Posted by boltman Here's my .35 WCF That's a nice Ross, Boltman. I read somewhere only a few known in that caliber. Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9382897 12/01/14 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 Originally Posted by tmitch Originally Posted by boltman Here's my .35 WCF That's a nice Ross, Boltman. I read somewhere only a few known in that caliber. Thanks. If anyone here has another, or knows of another, I'd like to hear about it.

Re: Model 1895 40-72 boltman #9391090 12/04/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Well my Brother stopped by!! he wanted to borrow my trailer. His Deluxe 1895 is in 30-06!! the 36" barrel in 40-72 is a standard rifle!!!!! still a rare bird hes supposed to bring it by so my wife can take pictures. I just cant keep track of everything any more!!!!

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9392026 12/04/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 You have too many guns to keep track of. You should give some to us for safe keeping. Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9392058 12/04/14 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 Originally Posted by Loggah Well my Brother stopped by!! he wanted to borrow my trailer. His Deluxe 1895 is in 30-06!! the 36" barrel in 40-72 is a standard rifle!!!!! still a rare bird hes supposed to bring it by so my wife can take pictures. I just cant keep track of everything any more!!!! I still can't wait to see it

Re: Model 1895 40-72 boltman #9392462 12/04/14 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas Dog gone it. I wished this thread was never started. I have the appetite for another 95 now! Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Model 1895 40-72 kaywoodie #9392784 12/04/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 Just like a Lays 'tater chip.......betcha can't have just one! Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9392888 12/04/14 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Model 1895 40-72 kaywoodie #9392901 12/04/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 Make sure you post it when you get it. I'm going to IF my Cabelas '95 ever shows up Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 boltman #9393252 12/04/14 Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,903 west coast of Arizona D desertoakie Campfire Regular desertoakie Campfire Regular D Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,903 west coast of Arizona Originally Posted by boltman Originally Posted by tmitch Originally Posted by boltman Here's my .35 WCF That's a nice Ross, Boltman. I read somewhere only a few known in that caliber. Thanks. If anyone here has another, or knows of another, I'd like to hear about it. Here is my 1905 vintage 35WCF with shotgun butt and virtually no bluing. Stock is beautiful though... Ken

Re: Model 1895 40-72 desertoakie #9393256 12/04/14 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,273 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,273 Oregon Learning some things I didn't know. Good info here. _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Fireball2 #9397054 12/06/14 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,274 Back in Texas, for good! tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,274 Back in Texas, for good! This large LGS has a couple of .35's: http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/winchester-1895-35-wcf-w4437/#.VIMtAVMvhXE "...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tex_n_cal #9397492 12/06/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire My wife took a few pictures of my brothers looooooong barrel 1895 !!!! 36" 1/3 octagon barrel,also has sling eyes the front one dovetailed so the rifle attempts to balance lugging with a sling. The rear sight dovetail has a spirit level in it and a lyman reciever sight. It is in 40-72,someone really thought they needed a 40-72 long range rifle for something !! heres the pics.Im sure its a one of rifle in that configuration.

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9397929 12/06/14 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas Wow!!! That's a great rifle, Loggah!! Thanks for posting! Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Model 1895 40-72 kaywoodie #9398167 12/06/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Woodie !!! it would look great in your camp!! you could use it for a tent pole !!

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9398180 12/06/14 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas Now that's funny!!! Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Model 1895 40-72 kaywoodie #9398193 12/06/14 Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 397 BradD Campfire Member BradD Campfire Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 397 That is a really great 1895. Thank you for posting the pictures Loggah. https://1895book.com/

Re: Model 1895 40-72 BradD #9398215 12/06/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 Wow! That's all I got...just Wow! Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 BradD #9398216 12/06/14 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 Whoa - that is one special rifle Simply amazing Thank you for posting My gosh... but I wish it was MINE!

Re: Model 1895 40-72 BradD #9398222 12/06/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Its a pretty rare rifle ,and has condition. bur it balances like a crowbar !!!!

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9398247 12/06/14 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 Originally Posted by Loggah Its a pretty rare rifle ,and has condition. bur it balances like a crowbar !!!! Don - I thought it would be perfect for a guy with long arms like you. If I recall, Dick's arms are not as long. This would be a good rationale for you to get it from him.

Re: Model 1895 40-72 boltman #9398274 12/06/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire It wont fit in any of my gun cabinets!!

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9398384 12/06/14 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 Originally Posted by Loggah It wont fit in any of my gun cabinets!! My mind is flying in all sorts of different directions... It would make for a very long package to ship... and if he included that .50/115 Bullard in the package... it would make for a very heavy package... BUT... what a wonderful package Sorry guys, I'm not living in reality at the moment but at least the thoughts I am having are very pleasant.

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9398399 12/06/14 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 403 Michigan yooper35 Campfire Member yooper35 Campfire Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 403 Michigan I'm surprised (and pleased) that, some time in the last 100 +/- years, somebody didn't take a foot or so off that barrel to make it "handier". I once had a Winchester '76 45-60 that had the original 28" barrel cut to 20" to make it into a "carbine". That's a beautiful one-of-a-kind weapon and a Model 1895 collection all by itself. yooper

Re: Model 1895 40-72 yooper35 #9398408 12/06/14 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT shrapnel OP Campfire Ranger OP shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT No wonder it is in such great shape, no one would ever take it anywhere...

Re: Model 1895 40-72 shrapnel #9398460 12/06/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire You couldn't use it in a scabbard on a horse, you would have to use it on a giraffe.

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9401004 12/07/14 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,274 Back in Texas, for good! tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,274 Back in Texas, for good! Originally Posted by Loggah You couldn't use it in a scabbard on a horse, you would have to use it on a giraffe. ROR! "...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tex_n_cal #9405325 12/09/14 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 The image of Don saddled up on a giraffe, with a super long scabbard strapped to the side, oh, and a big cowboy hat... how can this image not cheer anyone up??

Re: Model 1895 40-72 boltman #9410265 12/10/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 Cabelas finally tracked down my '95 SRC and I have it home now. Nice shape, about 40% receiver finish, 90% barrel blue and no rust or pitting. It looks like the previous owner gave it a daily douche with oil of some type, there's a hardened coating on the rear half of the receiver and the internals are coated as well. I couldn't take it so it's in pieces now with the parts soaking in a can of WD-40 hoping to dissolve the crust. Is there anything that works well? I don't want to brush it and remove the patina, just get it clean. Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9411186 12/11/14 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas Regular old Hoppe's # 9 is good for the removal of old dried on oil. Can't wait to see a pic!!!! Good God man!!! Hurry up!! Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Model 1895 40-72 kaywoodie #9415099 12/12/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 Okay. In the interest of keeping this thread alive (and to keep kaywoodie from having a conniption ) here it is. 1921 vintage SRC marked .30 Army on barrel and receiver ring. Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9415120 12/12/14 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas Whew thanks! I almost went into conniption mode! That's a nice looking carbine!!!!! Good on you!!!! Btw, we have the same porches/decks for photography! Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Model 1895 40-72 kaywoodie #9415375 12/12/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 If I was a better photographer I woulda had them deck boards lined up Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9416643 12/13/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Nice looking Carbine !!!

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9419320 12/14/14 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 Originally Posted by Loggah Nice looking Carbine !!! +1

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9419943 12/14/14 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,273 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,273 Oregon Originally Posted by Loggah Nice looking Carbine !!! Wow! _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Fireball2 #9420147 12/14/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 A great way to use Cabelas points and gift cards Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9425910 12/16/14 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT shrapnel OP Campfire Ranger OP shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,496 Bozeman, MT After seeing some of these '95's, I have come to appreciate them more now than the last 50 years or so...

Re: Model 1895 40-72 shrapnel #9427490 12/16/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire I just watched the movie "ride the high country" With Randolph Scott and Joel Macrae in it. One of the gold miners that attacked them had a 1895 saddle ring carbine in it. In "THE WESTERNERS" Brian Kieth used a 1895 in 405. Last edited by Loggah; 12/16/14.

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9428411 12/16/14 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas This is a photo of my first edition "Ballads of a Cheechako" by Robert Service. I hope you can make out the front photo on book. The man is Solomon Albert. His claim to fame was loosing most of both feet to frost bite. And later fabrication new feet from the feet of a grizzly. (See his footwear). He is toting a flat side 95. Unknown caliber. Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Model 1895 40-72 Loggah #9428536 12/16/14 Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 397 BradD Campfire Member BradD Campfire Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 397 Originally Posted by Loggah I just watched the movie "ride the high country" With Randolph Scott and Joel Macrae in it. One of the gold miners that attacked them had a 1895 saddle ring carbine in it. In "THE WESTERNERS" Brian Kieth used a 1895 in 405. Ride the High Country is one of my favorite movies of all time. Quite a few different rifles in it. https://1895book.com/

Re: Model 1895 40-72 kaywoodie #9428568 12/16/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 T tmitch Campfire Tracker tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,952 That's probably Loggah's flat side .40-72 on the cover of that book! Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Model 1895 40-72 tmitch #9428578 12/16/14 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,601 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas I think you might be right!! If it's not, it ought to be!!!! Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Model 1895 40-72 kaywoodie #9429093 12/17/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire I just found out theres another 40-72 flatside within 15 miles of me!!The guy my brother bought his long barrel 40-72 owns it!!! i doubt he will part with it because it was his grandfathers and its the first rifle he ever hunted with.