Lot n° 40
Estimation :
1000 - 1500
EUR
Winchester rifle, Model 1895, Russian contract, wooden stock - Lot 40
Winchester rifle, Model 1895, Russian contract, wooden stock, steel fittings, trigger guard bearing the manufacturer's mark "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.", with its leather sling.
Signs of wear.
United States, Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, for Russia, circa 1915–1916.
L. 117 cm.
History
Imperial Russia ordered approximately 300,000 units to alleviate the severe shortage of rifles caused by World War I. This military variant is distinguished in particular by its long barrel, Russian caliber, and loading lever guides, which are absent from civilian Winchester 1895 models.
Category C
Firearm classified as Category “C” under Decree No. 2018-542 of June 29, 2018, and subject to registration. The purchaser MUST present a valid ID card and a valid hunting permit or shooting license, along with the SIA number, and a check of the FINIADA database. Weapon registration fee: €20 (including tax).
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