It is my understanding that several (Mebbe 1/2 dozen???) 1895's were produced in the .236 Lee Navy cartridge. But possibly due to the early day smokeless powder it did not perform well in this action. Here is an interesting ad;

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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