Winchester model 1895 Russian

[50 BMG]

After years of searching I finally found what is considered by most the Holy Grail of rifles purchased by the Russian's

The price tag is out of my range but i thought I would share a photo. If I could sell off 5 or 6 of my higher end collectable pieces I would go for it. However this may not last long, its a re blue but it looks so nice

 

[Dradian]

Want

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[Knob Creek]

I have a 95 in 30/03. The Russian gun is pretty rare.

 

[USMA-82]

For a minute there, I thought you already had it Fred! I was getting ready to hate your guts.

I remember there was one at the Holbrook gun show a couple of years ago - I remember salivating over that one, too. It does seem that there were more around, and they were more reasonably priced just a few years ago. Of course, that's true about most milsurps. I can't believe the prices that MAS 36 rifles are selling for - and they don't look as good as the one I picked up for $99 about 6 years ago.

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[SKS Ray]

I just saw one at a show a while back. Can't remember where but it was up there in price. Way too rich for my blood.

 

[Rate_of_Twist]

You only live once Fred!

 

[Sir_Macadoo]

Nice find. I let a complete example go for $850 about a year ago, kicking myself often since then.

 

[martin08]

Nice find. I let a complete example go for $850 about a year ago, kicking myself often since then.

Gulp.

That's all I have to say about that.

 

[Sir_Macadoo]

To be fair, it was missing the top fore-end of the stock. Still kicking myself about it tho.

 

[JuergenG]

A friend has one out of the Czar's contract. Issue is, that he won't let her go.
He's also got one in .30-06 and won't let that one go either. I start hating him.

 

[The Goose]

It is good to dream!

 

[enbloc]

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[USMA-82]

Looks like this one on NES Classifieds...

Yeah, but a sporterized Russian is worth no where near one that is in original configuration. It's a collector thing...

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[enbloc]

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[Rate_of_Twist]

Ah, I see. I had no idea that it was "sporterized."
What in the photos/description should I have looked for?

Thanks,
~Matt

P.S. See it now. checkered non-original forearm wood. How about this:
"28 inch barrel, marked, "Nickel Steel Barrel Especially For Smokeless Powder."

Guide for stripper clip as well

 

[50 BMG]

I looked at the one listed here and it has been modified far more than I would like. I did see one with the help of Majspud on Gunboards but that one to had some idot cut the hand-guard and shorten it.
The guy who is selling the one I pictured lives in Vermont and has an entire collection of them for sale. His prices are high but I am going to make an offer. if anything I may go for one in 30-06 that is less expensive.

 

[enbloc]

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[45collector]

Good luck Fred! Take it home for the win!!!

 

[50 BMG]

Spoke to the owner today. he has over 10 of the rifles in different calibers. Hes not moving on the price at this time. The good news he hasn't sold one. He seems like a nice older gent and he did say he would call me at the end of the month if it doesn't sell. Some hope anyway.

I did find a really nice one chambered in 30-06 for $900 and may just go for it. I had the chance to shoot one of these rifles a few yard back and have wanted one for my collection ever since. So if all else fails I will go for a good old American cartridge rifle.