Product Description
WINCHESTER-LEE Model 1895 STRAIGHT PULL .236 Bolt Action C&R SPORTING Rifle
SCARCE SPORTING Model 1895; 1 OF 1,700 Made c. 1906
Here we present a C&R Winchester-Lee Model 1895 Straight Pull Bolt Action Sporting Rifle, manufactured circa 1906 in New Haven, Connecticut. The Lee Rifle was the design of James Paris Lee, formerly of Remington. The Lee Rifle competed in the 1894 Navy trials for a rifle for both the Navy and Marine Corps and won, being adopted as the Model 1895. Heretofore, the U.S. military had almost exclusively been using large bore, single-shot rifles with single action hammers, but times were changing. The Army picked the Krag-Jorgensen which proved to be the first successful bolt action, small bore rifle in U.S. military service, so it made sense that the Navy would want something to update from their Remington Rolling Block Rifles.
The Winchester-Lee would not see nearly the numbers the Krag did due to manufacturing issues at Winchester. The Navy began additionally purchasing Krags in about 1900. Only about 20,000 were made altogether, with only about 1,700 of those being the Sporting Model.
The overall condition is good. Some original finish is present on the receiver. Strong action. The bore is in good shape over all with visible rifling but has darkened. This example sports a solid stock containing less than average wear. Sharp, legible markings. The left side of the receiver is drilled and tapped for a sight mount. The pistol grip is missing inlaid material.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 24 inches.
Caliber: .236 USN
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
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$2000
#227595