The only 1895's I have data on that shipped later than 1898 were SRC.
In reference to the 1895 SRC they shipped in 1899 w/20" brl and 1899 bolt... there was more than one and they were produced while Marlin was making 1895's. It's possible that Savage had them on hand and decided to update them to sell. Also, The 1st 1899 carbines show in the catalog as having a brl band and these leftover 1895 SRC could account for that. I have not seen an early 1899 SRC and Savage might have held production till the leftovers were sold.
I think Butterfield was one of the original investors.
