Winchester 1895 in .30-06 - worth $625??

homefront · Post by **homefront** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:23 pm

Just saw it today, used but a beauty. Only flaw was a rub mark in the wood and the metal where the grip meets the receiver, like it rubbed against something while riding in a vehicle. Otherwise, it looks practically unfired.
How does $625 sound?
Looks like this one:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... m=92148808

BenT · Post by **BenT** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:25 pm

I paid $550 for mine 2 years ago , in 95% condition. Most accurate levergun I own. The price is in the right range. It's one of my favorites.

homefront · Post by **homefront** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:35 pm

Yup. He refers to it as a hunter, ie, not a queen, and the guys were quite excited about it.
Maybe I could get my guy to take monthly $ and hold it. It sure had a great fit and finish, and a smooth as glass action.
I just picked up a Marlin 1894 in .357 for $280, and as I clean it up it's in much better shape than I thought. Maybe it's just my month? My birthday is this week - should I be good to myself??

1886 · Post by **1886** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:36 pm

It sounds like you have an opportunity to "steal" that rifle. 1886.

505stevec · Post by **505stevec** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:44 pm

I have not seen a 1895 in any caliber the last year for less than $900 here in New Mexico. Sounds like a good deal

homefront · Post by **homefront** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:47 pm

It is a steal? That was my feeling, but never shopped around for one before now.
I handled one about 2 years ago, in .405, that was fancier and new. Price was around $850 as I recall, and I really felt that "pang" when I handled it.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:50 pm

I wish they went that cheap out here.........

Jarhead · Post by **Jarhead** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:01 pm

Check out Gunbrokers.com

There are a bunch for sale on this auction site. Sounds like a very good deal provided there isn't anything wrong with the firearm.

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:05 pm

Sounds like a good deal to me. If I had the chance at one for that price I'd sure buy it.

Mike D. · Post by **Mike D.** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:31 pm

Looks to me like he wants $950, not $625.

dr walker · Post by **dr walker** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:07 pm

Happy Birthday, and that is a good deal in this area. That would be hard to pass up.

homefront · Post by **homefront** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:14 pm

Mike D.,

It's not on Gunbroker - that's just an example.

Thanks for the birthday wish... 45 candles.

Lastmohecken · Post by **Lastmohecken** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:00 pm

I have one just like that one. That's one of the more disirable ones in IMHO, because it is still like the original. It has no rebounding hammer or tang safety.

My advice is run, don't walk, and get it bought before someone else buys it. Heck, I gave 900 for mine, several years ago, but I wouldn't take that now for it, although that is about the going price for them. $625 is a steal.

Mine is at the gunsmith as I write this, getting drilled and tapped for a Foolproof 71 sight, and I am also having the stock cut and a nice recoil pad added. I never liked that slick flat metal buttplate so I am changing mine. Mine is capable of very good accuracy, as long as I can see the sights and the target well.

homefront · Post by **homefront** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:16 pm

Sounds good - post some pics when you get it back.
As usual, I'm getting talked into this....

Charles · Post by **Charles** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:00 pm

Yep... $625 is a fine price for a Brownchester 95 levergun. About five years ago, I found one in 30-40 NIB for $600.00 and jumped on it. It now has a new high grade walnut stock and have been over Mic Mcpherson's bench. What a jewel.

OJ · Post by OJ » Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:57 pm

SNAP IT UP QUICKLY !!!

My wife gave me this one for our 25th anniversary three years ago and it is a real joy to shoot (OK, I'll admit I located it for her).

You're gonna love it !!!

homefront · Post by **homefront** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:16 pm

Wow

That's just beautiful!

jbm1968 · Post by **jbm1968** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:58 pm

Sounds like a bargain to me. Get back to us with the range report.

505stevec · Post by **505stevec** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:55 pm

OJ that is sure a purty gun!!! I dont know why but the 1895 Winchester has always seemed more teh "Big game rifle" of North America. I know the 71 comes in bigger better bullets nut I guess it is just the way it looks. It seems like a "sportsmans gun" if there is such a thing.

Noah Zark · Post by **Noah Zark** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:04 pm

Used Winchester and Browning repros of the 1895 generally start out around $800 or so and go up from there. Two local shops have Winchester 1895 Carbines in their new gun racks for around $1100-$1200.

I'd say $625 is a great price based on local experience.

Noah

OJ · Post by OJ » Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:55 pm

505stevec wrote:OJ that is sure a purty gun!!! I dont know why but the 1895 Winchester has always seemed more teh "Big game rifle" of North America. I know the 71 comes in bigger better bullets nut I guess it is just the way it looks. It seems like a "sportsmans gun" if there is such a thing.

I'm with you 100% - the B&C trophy elk was taken with a '95 in 30-40 Krag was taken just west of Crested Butte, CO. TR also considered the '95 his favorite and took three in 405 Winchester plus one in 30-40 Krag on his hunts in Africa.