Shooting Winchester 1895 Flatsides

In this episode, we discuss and shoot the four calibers of the Winchester 1st model 1895's. It was our first attempt at filming in order to help promote the book, "Winchester Model 1895: Last of the Classic Lever Actions". Join us as we shoot a 30/40 Krag, 38-72 WCF, 40-72 WCF and 303 British flatside.

[@Pixx4you]

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[@sgtmajtrapp3391]

What a fine collection of 1895 Winchesters and flat sides too. Found your channel a bit ago, tremendous job and being a Winchester fan, it's now a must watch, also full of firearms history, thanks for your efforts.

[@thecinnabar8442]

You're very welcome, Sgt. I'm glad you're enjoying the channel.

[@deniscleaver7544]

Beautiful, fabulous old Winchesters, I have a Model 1895 made in .30-06 Springfield and love it, especially when loaded with 175 grain, cast lead, gas checked bullets. Thanks.

[@thecinnabar8442]

You're very welcome, Denis! Love to hear from people who shoot their old Winchesters.

[@dennisschell5543]

My dad had one in .405 wcf...Wish he'd kept it!

[@michaelangelo7511]

95s are great. I have one in 06 and it is a very nice and robust rifle. Mine is much less collectible but a pleasure to own.

[@thatonewaguy7841]

Beautiful scenery out there, and a beautiful firearm.

[@thecinnabar8442]

Thanks!

[@dogbone1358]

I enjoyed the discussion regarding the barrel harmonics. Don’t hear much about that with lever actions. Amazing amount of history involved with the 1895s. Impressed with your knowledge and passion for these old guns. Thanks.

[@rayduffy9634]

I recently picked up a 1995 reproduction in 30-06. I have to say, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your videos on these amazing pieces and their history. Thank you!

[@thecinnabar8442]

Thanks Ray! Happy to hear you're enjoying the videos. Have fun with that 30-06! I love the 30-06 95's. I got an antelope with one a couple of years ago.

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[@jasonstoter2595]

Thank you mate. The content is very informative and comprehensive. Just love it. Please keep them coming!

[@thecinnabar8442]

Thank you Jason!

[@Brook2400]

Great collection and very informative! Beautiful country as well! Tom in northen idaho

[@MrHeavylead]

I have a 1895 in 38-72 it is the prettiest gun in the safe. great video just ordered the book.

[@thecinnabar8442]

Thanks Marshall! You won't be disappointed in the book and you ordered it just in time. I was talking with the authors a couple of weeks ago and they only have a few copies left. Enjoy!

[@HuntingWithSteph]

Great video and information. I recently found a 95 flatside in 303 that I picked up for very cheap due to its condition.

[@Launchpad_McQuack_Is_A_Chad]

'95s in .303 always seem to be in rough condition. I always wonder why.

[@slooshark1]

I’m up in Canada and have a 35 exactly like yours but not in as nice of shape as yours. It is also a tack driver. I also have a 303 but it’s the second model, not a flat side. Thank you for the great video, I really enjoyed it.

[@thecinnabar8442]

Thanks Earle. Sounds like you have a great pair of 95's there. I think the 35 WCF is maybe the best cartridge nobody knows about. Can be loaded up or down for any big game in North America. And the 303 is just a joy to shoot. Thanks a bunch for watching.

[@bradd8081]

Hey Mark I remember seeing this first video. Great rifles and thanks again for the kind words about our book. Looking forward to seeing your .35 WCF in action someday!

[@thecinnabar8442]

As you know, I'm a big '95 fan. I'm sure I'll eventually get through all the calibers. I'll be hunting mulies with the .35 WCF again this year. May make a good video if I bag one.

[@patrickhenry236]

One of the more useful clambering in the 1895 for sure for the lower 48

[@Leverguns50]

That was awesome thank you for sharing

[@thecinnabar8442]

Thanks Jeremy!

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Those are some gorgeous and *very* valuable Winchesters. It's awesome that you chose to shoot each of them -- the last two especially that you reviewed in your truck before shooting -- even though the values on those has two be well up into the five figures, and possibly (the .303 British) even six figures.

[@corytebay3742]

Thank you for the video! I enjoy the 1895 more than any other. My family and I all use 35 WCF for our elk in the timber. I look forward to hearing about your experiences.

[@thecinnabar8442]

Thanks for watching! I think the 35 WCF is one of the most underrated cartridges ever produced. I'll be hunting mule deer with mine in a couple of months, so keep an eye out for that episode.

[@fedup3582]

I have one of the new miroku built 1895 Teddy Roosevelt commemoratives in 405. I have taken an antelope with it and look forward to hunting a lot more with it. I think the 35 WCF would be another great cartridge to hunt with and also the 30-40 krag, all in the 1895. (I have 30-40 krags in the krag 98 rifle and an 1885, and have successfully hunted with it but I think an 1895 in 30-40 would be wonderful. ) you really need to do another video on that 1895 deluxe in 30-40 krag, up close and personal, so that a guy can get a really good look at it, especially that beautiful wood stock on it.

[@bullseyedixon5660]

GREAT VIDEO SIR THANKS

[@thecinnabar8442]

Most welcome

[@49walker44]

Today is Oct 9th and I just watched your hunting video, had to watch this to remember the gun you used. You'd think you were a collector with such nice Winchesters. Thanks for your work.

[@thecinnabar8442]

Thanks Frank, but this is actually a different rifle than the one I shot in the hunting episode. Same configuration, though. I'm planning to do a complete restoration on this one in the future since it has some deep pitting on one side of the receiver and a couple extra holes in the tang.

[@jayriddler7453]

Have joined up should get my new membership package next week I hope.

[@thecinnabar8442]

Good move! The magazine alone is worth the price of the membership.

[@poppasquat8483]

excellent video! what a treat to see such rare birds! you are probably the only person that has a video of any of the .38-72 or .40-72's none the less shooting them. looking forward to exploring your videos and seeing more content, subscribed.

[@thecinnabar8442]

I do enjoy shooting the 95's! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing.

[@Launchpad_McQuack_Is_A_Chad]

I have a 1895 in 35 win. from 1915 and a one in 30 40 krag from 1900. The 35 win. has a bit of patina and has seen some use bet it's such a cool rifle. I reload for it and take it hunting in WV occasionally. You should see the looks I get from people when we go to sight in our rifles at the range lol.

[@marktercsak9728]

They also had the Lyman type 38 sight with windage adjustment wheel. I have one on my miroku Wnichester in .405 caliber.

[@thecinnabar8442]

You're right that they were available on 1895 Winchesters. However, they weren't introduced until 1898, so they weren't available until after the flatsides had gone out of production in 1897. If you see one on a flatside, it isn't original to the rifle. There weren't nearly as many 38's as model 21's on 1895's. I prefer the 38's, so I'm always looking for them for my second model 1895's.

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Thank you for sharing beautiful collection!👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸

[@thecinnabar8442]

You're very welcome, Jeffry.

[@henrysara7716]

Thank you, such a nice talk about a great rifle.

[@terencethomas281]

Malhuer Lake in the didtance? I can't quite tell. I grew up in Lakeview as a kid and love southern, central, and eastrrn Oregon. It still is the Wild West out there!

[@thecinnabar8442]

Thanks for watching Terence. You're pretty close, but it's actually Summer Lake.

[@dogbone1358]

Good shooting. You almost never miss the steel.

[@BigStuism]

Awesome! Your a good man 👍👍

[@thecinnabar8442]

Thank you very much!

[@titanbluestreak8709]

Another good video Mark. I reload for many old Winchester cartridges and would enjoy seeing a video of you making up your loads....matching bullets to bore diameter can be a challenge on some of these cartridges and seeing your process would be interesting and informative. Keep up the good work!

[@thecinnabar8442]

Thanks Titan. That's a good idea. I've got several rifles that I haven't gotten around to working up loads for. I'll find one that may be an interesting challenge.

[@terrybillings5614]

Keep up the good videos mark!

[@thecinnabar8442]

Thanks Doc! Will do.

[@jayriddler7453]

Mention the 35 Winchester I would definitely like to see a video on that cartridge I have a takedown in that caliber,

[@thecinnabar8442]

Great caliber! I think it's one of the most overlooked cartridges in history. It can be loaded up or down for any North American big game.

[@cowboywoodard2569]

Live the 35, had a model 31

[@joefreudenberger2090]

I have a Winchester 1895 Delux, s# 63996, I live in Oklahoma, thanks

[@joefreudenberger2090]

S# 63996, cal 303

[@thecinnabar8442]

I'm envious, Joe. I have a deluxe 1895 in every caliber except 303 British. That's a hard one to find.

[@WasatchGarandMan]

I've never been partial to the 95's. Something about box mag Lever rifles just don't seem right! I have an Elderly friend in California who collects 95s and he's kinda turned me around to the rifles. He's got a BEAUTIFUL NRA Match Musket in .30 Army that I just fell in love with. Ill say this, 95s look far better then the Savage 99!

[@thecinnabar8442]

I got interested in the 95's because of the caliber selection and then they kinda grew on me. I love all the Winchester levers, but these 95's have become my focus over the last few years. Thanks for watching!

[@fedup3582]

Thats opinion. I think the savage 99 is a very good looking rifle. I have owned and hunted withe both savage 99's and Winchester 1895's and feel both are good looking, and outstanding hunting rifles. I also have owned and hunted with Winchester 71 (another beautiful rifle) , 94, 92, and I've even successfully deer hunted with an 1887 shotgun with slugs. Most all the winchester levers are beautiful, classic firearms, great to look at and handle, and fun to shoot and hunt with, but I personally believe the savage 99 is another great, and beautiful hunting rifle. (Have owned and hunted with these also.)

[@montaego]

Hello. Looking for thoughts on the value of a 1895 carbine in 303 british. It's fair-good condition but thinking of ditching it for a 1892 in better condition vs CC hardening and putting new wood on the 1895. Thanks.

[@thecinnabar8442]

It's very difficult to answer without seeing it, but the 303 British carbines are hard to find. $1,500 would get you in the ballpark, but could be a few hundred dollars either way depending upon actual condition.

[@kipkleimenhagen8434]

How do your flatsides compare to the 2nd Models? Is there any difference in trigger pull quality or action smoothness? I found a listing for a really nice later production flatside (SN 4100s) that I'm leaning towards, but I've never handled one in person.

[@thecinnabar8442]

I've never noticed a difference. The changes when they transitioned to the 2nd models were primarily to the frames and didn't really affect the mechanical function.

[@kipkleimenhagen8434]

@@thecinnabar8442 Interesting. I got a copy of that 1895 book you recommended - which is excellent - and it looked like the 1st Models had an internal lever lock activated by the trigger's movement arc. Because of that, I worried that they might have a poor trigger pull. Thanks for the video and reply!

[@chrischiampo7647]

What About The 5th Caliber in 7.62x54R That Had Stripper Clip Guides For The Russian Army 😮😀👍🏼

[@jeramyw]

I'm drooling over these beauties. If I had to pick one it would have to be the 303. I'd rather 30-03, 30-06, or 7.62x54r, but 303 is common enough. Inheriting Grandpa's Enfield no.5 made me get a hundred rounds for it, even if I never shoot it. The 40-72 is neat because I love the 40 cals. 38-40, 40 s&w, 10mm auto, and 10mm magnum. I wonder how well a .400" or .401" projectile would fair in a .405" caliber barrel.

[@thecinnabar8442]

Good choice, Jeramy. That 303 British is one of my favorite shooters. The bores on 40-72's usually slug at .407"-.408", so I don't think a .400"-.401" would work very well. I use .408 projectiles when reloading. 405 WCF is even larger, with bores @ .411"-.413". I'll be shooting an 1895 in 405 in an upcoming episode.

[@jeramyw]

@@thecinnabar8442 Ammo names, projectile diameter, bore diameters, etc. can be tricky, especially the old stuff. Can't wait to see the 405 1895. Happy trails.

[@jeramyw]

@@thecinnabar8442 P.S. I discovered an interesting old caliber. 450/400 3" Nitro Express. It's a medium bore rifle caliber made for single shot or double barrel rifles designed in 1902. Some sources say .405" and some say .410".

[@thecinnabar8442]

Some of the bore diameters can vary quite a bit, even in the same model and caliber. Slugging a bore is very helpful when reloading and trying to find just the right combination. I'll soon post an episode where I demonstrate how.

[@Bobbycat115]

I have a 1895 in 3006 and looking for a Lyman # 21 sight could you help me in anyway? would be gold in my books .I am in Canada shipping should not be a issue. Thank you for any help

[@thecinnabar8442]

They've become quite hard to find and usually carry a hefty price tag. Occasionally, one will come up on EBAY, but they bid way up. I'll keep an eye out for one.

[@frankyg2384]

How do you load it?

[@neallee103]

I thought the 95 was made with box magazine for using stripper clips

[@thecinnabar8442]

The WW1 Russian contract muskets were the only 1895's designed to accept stripper clips. They accepted the same clip used for the Mosin Nagant rifles in 7.62x54r. I load and shoot one in our episode on 1895 muskets.

[@wesleysmith5580]

If your going to commit in being a "Unicorn Rancher", I agree the best place to find seed stock is Winchester. LOL God Bless!

[@thecinnabar8442]

Haha! "Unicorn Rancher" Love it!

[@scottscheuerman6170]

In the book Colorado biggest bucks and bulls a guy named John Plute killed the what was the words largest bull elk till 1899 with a 95 Winchester 30-40 Craig in 1969 the record bull was killed in Arizona which beat it I got to shoot a 95 in a 30-40 that a older guy was hunting with

[@thecinnabar8442]

I've seen pictures of that Colorado bull. What a dandy!!! Make it even better that it was killed with an 1895. Thanks for watching Scott.

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[@jeramyw]

We gotta bump up the number of subscribers. Mind if I spread the word?

[@thecinnabar8442]

Absolutely! I know a little something about ranching and guns, but very little about promoting a KZbin channel. Thanks Jeramy.

[@jeramyw]

@@thecinnabar8442 You're welcome. I'll do my best.

[@mikeiturralde4910]

Yup that's God's country alright, one of his many creations, i love it 👍

[@dennisschell5543]

My dad had a '95 in .405 wcf and I fired it when I was around 10 yrs old...yikes! 😯