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Rare Early Winchester Flatside 1895 Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:687.50 USD Estimated At:2,750.00 USD and UP
Rare Early Winchester Flatside 1895 Rifle
Serial #569 Caliber 40-72 WCF Manufactured 1896. Extremely early production Winchester Model 1895 lever Action rifle with round barrel and Lyman Model 21 receiver sight. Sporting Blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sporting sight. Dark oil finished American walnut stocks with crescent butt and Schnabel tip forearm. Chambered for then powerful 40-72-330 WCF black powder cartridge, The 40-72 propelled a 330 gr bullet at 1420 feet per second and was a potent cartridge of the era. CONDITION, Fine as restored with proper operating action and reinforced wrist. A scarce variation of the venerable 1895. ANTIQUE