ITEM # 288
US Winchester Model 1895 Musket

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serial #14616, .30-40 Krag, 28" round barrel with a fair bore. Top of action ahead of bolt is marked "U.S." and inspectors initials "K.S.M." are present on bolt, hammer, lever and top of buttplate. Metal surfaces of rifle bear an even gray brown patina with some scattered light surface corrosion overall. The plain walnut buttstock, forend and handguard rate good plus as refinished. Rear swivel is a copper replacement. Rifle is equipped with simple blade front sight and original military ladder rear sight. A good representative example of the U. S. martial 1895 Winchester musket. (2076-10) {ANTIQUE} (1200/1800) SOLD FOR $2415.00