RARE TRANSITION WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 2378. Cal. 38-72. Standard grade rifle with 26″ tapered lightweight rnd bbl, slightly altered half nickel front sight with screw and filed to flat top semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver has a stud & saddle ring. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut, black insert Schnable tip forearm and straight stock with carbine buttplate that has a trap containing a military style pull-through with thong, jag & brush. This is an unusual rifle with early features reminiscent of the flat side model including rounded top bolt. The flutes on the sides are an early pattern and the ridge on the front of the action is of the earlier flat side profile. Lever is also different from the later split type and the magazine box is of the flat side style. Hammer has a rounded spur. In addition the buttplate is extremely thin as compared to other carbine buttplates and is probably an experimental or prototype. Accompanied by a copy of Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which identifies this rifle as “transition new pattern” and shows that he purchased it in Sep. 1971 from well known Rocky Mountain region dealer/collector, John Fox, of Missoula, MT. Back of the card details much of the above information and shows that “according to Winchester” it was shipped as a carbine in caliber 30, “new pattern” on Sep. 20, 1898 and returned for rework twice in 1900. An additional note on the back states “new pattern refers to the lever of 2 piece construction”. This rifle is pictured on p.456 of The Winchester Book, Madis, with credit to the Lewis E. Yearout Collection. In the caption Mr. Madis states that this rifle shows 1st model “flatside” features. He states that the receiver had received milling cuts on the lower sides and the later style lever was used. He also states that the magazine is “of earlier style”. He states that the saddle ring and stud are located in a higher position than normally found on later models. He further notes that there are no markings on the receiver. PROVENANCE: John Fox; Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine. The metal retains about 98% strong orig blue with slight muzzle end wear and some light candy striping on the receiver. Buttplate shows light wear on the heel & toe. Hammer & trigger plate retain bright case colors. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp; strong bore pitted in grooves. 4-53874 JR43 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2115

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2115	$6,037.50	RARE TRANSITION WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 2378. Cal. 38-72. Standard grade rifle with 26″ tapered lightweight rnd bbl, slightly altered half nickel front sight with screw and filed to flat top semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver has a stud & saddle ring. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut, black insert Schnable tip forearm and straight stock with carbine buttplate that has a trap containing a military style pull-through with thong, jag & brush. This is an unusual rifle with early features reminiscent of the flat side model including rounded top bolt. The flutes on the sides are an early pattern and the ridge on the front of the action is of the earlier flat side profile. Lever is also different from the later split type and the magazine box is of the flat side style. Hammer has a rounded spur. In addition the buttplate is extremely thin as compared to other carbine buttplates and is probably an experimental or prototype. Accompanied by a copy of Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which identifies this rifle as “transition new pattern” and shows that he purchased it in Sep. 1971 from well known Rocky Mountain region dealer/collector, John Fox, of Missoula, MT. Back of the card details much of the above information and shows that “according to Winchester” it was shipped as a carbine in caliber 30, “new pattern” on Sep. 20, 1898 and returned for rework twice in 1900. An additional note on the back states “new pattern refers to the lever of 2 piece construction”. This rifle is pictured on p.456 of The Winchester Book, Madis, with credit to the Lewis E. Yearout Collection. In the caption Mr. Madis states that this rifle shows 1st model “flatside” features. He states that the receiver had received milling cuts on the lower sides and the later style lever was used. He also states that the magazine is “of earlier style”. He states that the saddle ring and stud are located in a higher position than normally found on later models. He further notes that there are no markings on the receiver. PROVENANCE: John Fox; Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine. The metal retains about 98% strong orig blue with slight muzzle end wear and some light candy striping on the receiver. Buttplate shows light wear on the heel & toe. Hammer & trigger plate retain bright case colors. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp; strong bore pitted in grooves. 4-53874 JR43 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2115 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE TRANSITION WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.