Most Unique Lever Action : Winchester Model 1895

Review of the Winchester Model 1895
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[@Snaproll47518]

I use my 1895 in .270 for deer hunting whenever I get the opportunity to go. It’s my rifle of choice. At age 71 I can still shoot reasonably well with open iron sights.

[@duggydo]

+USOG I’m very appreciative of the effort, time and how thorough you are in your videos. Hopefully the majority of your viewers feel the same way. I’ve learned a lot from you and hope you continue. All the best in 2018!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you - and the best to you for 2018 as well. I wish I had higher production values but I keep going as I am, and hope that what I have to say and share makes up for the weak technical things. Thanks for your positive words and support!

[@larrypatterson2340]

Yeah you're right the guy seems pretty knowledgeable in these videos are pretty good,

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Great channel. You're not Warner Bros. Just a guy making interesting gun videos.

[@jaydee1532]

John Browning was a Genius

[@youngn9na92]

The Winchester 1895 is my favorite lever action rifle ever! Barely beating the Savage Model 99. The 1895 does it all, commercial and military cartridges. The Russian 1895 would be the bees knees in my book! (Probably end up being a Finnish 1895.) It is a life goal!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I've been looking for the Russian for years. Maybe one of us finds one! I understand why it is your favorite - a legend in steel.

[@youngn9na92]

USOG If all else fails I will try and get a commercial action that is in rough shape, but safe condition and rebuild it. Dealing with the rim-lock will prove to be a problem.

[@HaNsWiDjAjA]

​@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Hi USOG, I have been reading some of Townsend Whelen's writing recently, and in his experience the original Winchester 1895 were generally not accurate rifles. In his book "Ballistics" he wrote that groups of 4.5 to 7 inches at 100 yards were typical, and the Winchester company even told him that accuracy was indeed problematic for this model. Have you found this to be true? Thanks

[@hamm6035]

I actually held a Russian contract 7.62 X 54R that a collector in Kansas had. Just amazing. He said even with issues of trench warfare it was a very desired rifle. His claim was 5 well trained men had the firepower of 50. The action was still smooth and I believe it could have went to the range with us that day.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Amazing - you are one of the few; as you know those Russian 1895s are so hard to find. They were and are great rifles.

[@michaelbarret1147]

Your videos are perfectly fine good sir. I can hear ya just great, see ya to. Thanks again for another excellent production. That 1895 is a dandy!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Michael!

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

I know you already know this, but to call John Moses Browning a genius is sort of like calling Albert Einstein a bright fellow.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Haha! : )

[@opiestanborough4774]

still learning, and getting caught up in 2019! i love any lever made , and anything made by Mr. Browning is just so special! in this day of "black guns" its good to teach the value of these guns....

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

You're well on track - so many guns to know. I like the levers and anything by Browning as well. Thanks for writing.

[@LUVDOGS1954]

Were I not properly raised, I would say "damn you sir!". Again, as a result of your sagacious influence, I found this rifle in .405 new in the box on Gunbroker and ordered it. Yes, a Miroku, but recently acquiring both a Browning BLR 81 in 358, and a Winchester 1886 in 45/70, I can attest that Miroku is not exceeded in fit and finish in that price range. Thank you for the educational video. My Patreon monthly contribution investment return far exceeds that of other opportunities in today's market!

[@chipsterb4946]

Thank you! A neglected yet wonderful design. And the 270 Winchester is a fine cartridge!

[@billyshermansguitar8778]

Wonderful way to start the new year. I’ve always been a Jonathan Browning fan but you’ve given me a new appreciation of his lever action designs. Bill

[@ChallisVenstra]

Cool, no other comments yet... I’ve always liked the 1895, it was issued to the Arizona Rangers in the .30-40 Krag. Cool to get an in depth view.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Nothing quite like the 1895 - doing the review refreshed my awareness of how brilliant it is.

[@arodrigues2843]

I have an original Winchester Mod.1895, in .303 British, and I love it. I will NEVER get rid of it.!!!

[@Canada-gs3jc]

Dont apologize for your videos, they are concise and informative. The format is fine.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Makes me feel better hearing that; I know something about guns - not so much about cameras and light. I try.

[@ericsissenwein3601]

I saw one in an umbrella stand at a fellows house 30 years ago and offered to buy it. He said no thanks. Last week I stopped at my LGS and found 3! A .270, a .405 and a 30-06 saddle ring carbine. A collectors family was selling off his guns. I bought the carbine as the most unique to me, plus I mostly collect military guns. Can’t wait to pick it up! Thanks for the video.

[@rvan5427]

Another great presentation! Thanks!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks R Van : )

[@denverwynn4]

Your production quality is exactly as good as it needs to be! Keep up the good work. Thank you for everything.

[@bighgt]

Continually producing fantastic content. Really enjoying all of your videos. Thank you so much!!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you - glad you like the videos.

[@Lou.B]

I LIKE your videos, Man! I always learn from them, and that pushes out any minor production issues!

[@sandramoskwa]

Great explanations ! For a " younger " man you have great knowledge and own great guns. As always keep making your videos, I connect with your words and understand your passion. Thank You !

[@JohnDavidHays]

My first antique firearm I purchased in the early 80s was an 1895 saddle-ring Carbine in 30-40. I wanted something like Roosevelt carried in Cuba. It is a joy to shoot and many times I take it and my Krag-Jorgenson Carbine our for a weekend in the mountains. They take me to another time, and are a joy to shoot. Very easy to reload for too.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi John! I know that other time and place in the mountains. I'd live there if I could. You picked a perfect first firearm.

[@aaronwilcox5673]

Another appreciation of your effort you put into videos. Nice work.

[@jaydee1532]

Very informative .....that 1895 is georgous

[@lessharratt8719]

Well it's 2020 now and I still love your channel.

[@212driller]

I just discovered these rifles and picked up a .303 saddle ring carbine made in 1903. Pretty excited about it! I would love if they would make some reproduction saddle ring carbines as well.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

That's just about the best one - also the SRC in 30-40. Great find and smart buy.

[@stephanematis]

Always wanted one after reading about Kermit's 405. Nice to see the 100 hiding above your shoulder.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Get one : )

[@stephanematis]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Well, since I just got an 88 in 284, my discretionary funds are near 0. But in time a 95 will make an appearance. :)

[@timsim1940]

Hey sir, thank you so much for your informative videos. I'm a big lever guy myself.. I have always had questions about what makes the action strong on rifles, and you explained in great consise detail. Now I have a better, clearer understanding of the concept! Your videos are great! I have no problems with it at all! Please keep making informative videos, I subscribed. :)

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Tim! I will keep going.

[@garyK.45ACP]

My favorite lever action. I own three of them (.30-40, .35 WCF and .405 WCF) and they are great! While Winchester (Browning) solved the problem of handling smokeless powder, high velocity cartridges and spitzer bullets, and put a truly powerful cartridge in the lever action (.405 WCF) they neglected to foresee the coming popularity of telescopic sights. The Savage Model 1899 did not make that mistake. The Savage rifle was in production for 100 years. The Winchester? 40 years. Total production...475,000 rifles. More than half of those were contract rifles for the Russians. It's a great rifle and savvy lever gun guys appreciate them, and they also know that a lever gun with a scope is somewhat blasphemous...but the 1895 was certainly not one of Winchester's best successes in lever guns. Too bad.

[@lavida57]

I find all your videos to be 100% first class. Great educational info. And your calm demeanor just speak to me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

It is my privilege - thank you for being here.

[@nephisilver3051]

Great video I certainly do love the Winchester lever action assault weapon !!!! It's a great gun I owned a couple of them in the past I plan on getting another one

[@balham456]

“I know how bad my videos are.” Your presentations are unique. Handmade oriental carpets always have a tiny imperfection in the symmetry of the design. This identifies them as handmade and not machine made. Please don’t change and disappoint your loyal following.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I am humbled by your kindness.

[@MrSiestaFiesta]

As always, thank you for sharing!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Michael

[@waynepennington2769]

Man you have good quality videos dont let anyone tell you otherwise.

[@wiregrassga]

I'm a recent subscriber to your channel and so glad to have found it. Your presentations are so well done; not done with rock guitar background music or other such nonsense. Thanks, I'm enjoying going over the older posts first and enjoying all.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Wiregrass Ga - I appreciate your kind words and that you are on the channel. All the best to you.

[@pseudopetrus]

I am very grateful for your videos!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Gratitude is the theme of my life! Love that word. I am grateful for life and all that it, and freedom, brings. Thank you so much.

[@KM-vc2yp]

Great information I enjoy all your reviews

[@DMX-PAT]

Another fantastic video, thanks!!!

[@TBullCajunbreadmaker]

I am just now watching this video in 2020 and I think the choice of the .270 cal in this particular rifle is to me the best choice to run in this rifle. It's just a pity that more people don't get it when it comes to the .270 cartridge. It is second on my list as far as overall performance and usefulness, but that is saying a lot for me. I will tell you what my top cartridge pick is and I think you will probably laugh at the choice but it is the 7.62 X 39. I can hear the laughter now but for me as an overall, do all useful cartridge, it is my top choice even over the venerable .22 long rifle which would be a tie for 1st place, if I could say it like that. Crazy the way some gun nuts think. I really enjoyed this video on the Winchester. I have a few myself but I don't own the 1895-yet. I do however own some fine early Winchesters in the 44/40, 38/40, 32/20 and 38/55, all of which are period produced rifles from the 1800s and a few more. I love Winchester rifles, but I also own a few Marlins of the same time periods and both S&W and Colts that match all of the Winchester calibers and are of the same time periods as matching pairs that were used together.

[@davemeise2192]

Wow, great video. I had an 1895 lever action in 30-06. It was a GREAT gun! I'm still a fan of lever actions but now want a Marlin 336 in 35 Remington. I already have a late 50's or early 60's Parker and Hale bolt action in 30-06 so don't want another 30-06 but I sure want a lever gun.

[@canucklehead0]

Browning was indeed a genius, and his body of work will continue to live on thanks in part to presenters like you who aim to educate their viewers.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you again 🙏

[@LeftThumbBreak]

I just bought a vintage 1895 in 30-06 without knowing about the headspacing issues of the model. I'll check it but like you said, might have been better to get a krag or modern one. It is such a cool rifle. Thanks for the video. Wish I had seen it a little bit sooner :).

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Many are still okay - and even if the one you have is a little over - it can still be safe; just no reloading as the brass can get pretty thin at the head just forward of the rimless edge - on the stretch. A smith will know.

[@LeftThumbBreak]

Thank you for the info. The headspace seems ok. I was actually planning on reloading for it to keep the pressures down. What to do? I guess that's what makes this stuff fun. I guess I'll load up some low pressure rounds and check the case stretch as you noted. Thanks again.

[@happysingle6240]

Great video ! Thanks

[@delcaplette7676]

I have a original 1895 in 30-40 . It was my Grandfathers rifle. My grandfather was in the First World war at the age of 16 serving in the trenches of France. He came West to Saskachewen after the war carrying the rifle and never returned to the East. He said the goverment was a traitor to the people having seen it first hand as boy in the trenches. I still have the rifle and keep it in prime condition.

[@markwilliams9876]

Very well done..no matter how the video looks you make up for it with clarity..a blind person would be very pleased with your presentation..

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

High praise Mark - I'll keep going.

[@johnrecknor5639]

Thanks Mike for covering the 1895 Winchester. I know of two Alaskan guides who had their 95's converted to 9.3x62. They specialize in guiding for Grizzly and moose.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

That is such a great idea! Now I want one. Maybe the best project I've heard of in the past few years.

[@jimkimball1778]

I know this video is 5 years old but I love the 1895 rifle and can’t help but chime in. I have two Browning 1895s in 30-06. They are excellent rifles. One is NIB and the other I had the bolt drilled and tapped for a Skinner sight. At the time Skinner didn’t have the product listed on their website but I spotted it on an 1895 in a picture on the website. It works well and is one of the few options available for replacement sights on these rifles. I haven’t been able to purchase an original 1895 yet. At one point I was looking at an original 1895 saddle ring carbine in 30-06 in a gun shop. I hesitated and decided to think about it for a few hours. When I decided I should make the purchase a few hours later it was already sold. I’ve encountered two different specimens in British .303 for sale in different shops but they were extremely expensive (beyond what the market price should have been). The other 1895 I encountered in my travels was hanging on the wall behind the counter at a shop and belonged to the owner of the shop. It wasn’t for sale and it was chambered in 7.62x54R.

[@RickNethery]

USOG, Thank You for making this video Sir. I have always been fascinated with the Winchester 1895, especially the WW1 version that the Russians used. Your example is very nice. Your Firearms reviews are My absolute favorite. I watch a lot of them so I know. I hope You have a great day.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Rick. Gotta find a Russian - or maybe Winchester can make a special run.

[@Rucksack57]

As a young boy I was with my Dad when he shot deer with the 1895 in 30'06 it was the carbine used by the mounted border patrol. He hated it for its recoil. The flame out the barrel was impressive to watch in the low light hours. He traded it in for a Winchester model 100 in 308. a very smooth shooting rifle that was scoped. The 1895 is cool but old technology. Scopes on a rifle for the open county in the western deserts is the way to go on a rifle that is a long shooter. Like the 30'06 or .270 .308.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

You're right Ryan - for long distance shooting - scopes are the way to go. And the 1895 is old for sure - still, I like my .270 1895 a lot.

[@stefanbadica6766]

Nice video! I watched a lot of videos from you, about lever actions, bolt actions and a lot more, and I have a suggestion: you should make a video about tubular magazines! There were many iterations of the tubular magazine. The classic lever actions are the best known rifles that had tubular magazines, but the Spencer or the Lebel are probably more interesting and less known to many people, and the Lebel was also a real game changer!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Great idea; I will. Thanks for the idea.

[@shanemccauley8354]

I have watched as many of your videos as I possibly can wether alone or with my sons. And I disagree with you that your videos are bad, when I first started watching I was learning so much that I began watching with my two adult sons. You are far and away one of the best teachers on KZbin especially for someone with ADHD because they are informative as well as entertaining. Thank you for making them.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Shane - I am so grateful for your words. I wish you and your sons all the best.

[@lavida57]

What a great video

[@nate_thealbatross]

I hear the French made a curious sloped cartridge and rim for the 8mm Lebel tubular magazine so each spitzer could rest on a rim and not a primer.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Nate! I didn't know this. I'll have to find out more and study the design. Thank you!

[@karlchristoffer1275]

Got one of theese, in 30.06 and are happy with it!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

That is a keeper! I had one and foolishly sold it. I still have a .270 and I doubt this one is going anywhere.

[@robd380]

My father had an old Winchester 1895 30-40 Krag that was handed down to him by his uncle who was a professional hunter for lumber camps in the state of Maine. The rifle had no bluing left and the wood seemed like it was petrified, as a kid I would clean and take care of it and it was promised to me but it didn't workout that way. So later on in life I bought a new 1895 Winchester (Moroko) 270 that looked like yours and lost that through no fault of my own. So a bit after that I bought a new Win 1895 Case hardened take down in 30-06, the paperwork that came with it said one of ten thousand made. Its been a safe queen for a long time and I'm dying to shoot it but trying to keep it unfired for collectors sake. All that said you can tell I like Winchester 1895's. :)

[@jiveturkey9993]

Shoot that thing. The value shouldn't mean anything. Cuz you're going to keep it forever and then your relatives are going to fight over it after you die.

[@steveconquest6684]

Hello, I just received a NIB Browning 1895 grade 1 in .30/40. I had the choice of getting the .30/06 as well but opted for the .30/40 because the extraction/ejection system was designed for rimmed cartridges and this firearm worked more reliably with the .30/40 than the .30/06. I like it far more than the newer Winchester variant because there is no idiot button on the upper tang. You made a very good point concerning the loading of the firearm. By loading the cartridges vertically and then tipping them helps align rimmed cartridges in the magazine reducing the chance of rimlock. This is my second Browning 1895 in .30/40, the first was SN 33 and like a young, foolish idiot, I sold it! Decades later, that was the only time I regretted doing that . Cheers, Steve

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Glad you the 1895 again Steve. I have the .270 and I just can't bring myself to sell - even though I don't use it. Maybe I'll get out this year - I say this every year...and no time. You're right about the ejection - the 30-40 and 303 are best and in the new model - 30-40 is perfect. Good hunting!

[@maxk5038]

I have multiple .270s and it's a great cartridge but I also have an original 1895 in 30-40 Krag pretty cool

[@gaydolfhitqueer835]

what is your favorite manually operated gun (bolt/lever/pump action) gun? mine is either my mauser 98 or my remington model 783

[@fedup3582]

Originally, I thought the 1895 was a homely rifle but as I got to know more about it and become familiar with it, I have gained a great appreciation of it. As far as the 270, I don't see a problem with chambering the rifle for it, but it doesn't seem the best suited for it. Kind of like using a trans am to haul hay. My favorite chambering is the 405 for various reasons, and I would like to get another one in 30-40 krag. If ammo was available, I wouldn't mind one in 35 WCF. 30-06 is a good chambering but I feel better suited to the model 70. As to mounting a scope, I believe a scout scope would be the best way to go. I would love to have one in 30-40 krag with a scout scope mounted. I have had scout scopes on a variety of rifles including a couple 94 winchesters and I think they work great. Many people looked at my 94's and found them quite favorable.

[@bullseyedixon5660]

GREAT GREAT VIDEO SUPER PRESENTATION AS USUAL SIR

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Bullseye!

[@ATINKERER]

Thanks for the information. As for the very popular .270 Win, I've never been attracted to it because where I live there's nothing but dense woods to hunt in. Well, there are farms here and there that you could shoot across, but not many. So for hunting in a woodland area, the flat shooting .270 is not the first cartridge that comes to mind. For woodland hunting, where a shot across a farmer's field is a rarity, I'd go with a.35 Whelen.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

That's a very interesting comment. I view the .35 Whelan as one of the best, most versatile cartridges ever. Out to 300 yards - which in the real world is a very long shot - the Whelan is a giant - big bullets, big energy and not burning a mountain of powder. And if hand loading - you know : can be a 35 Remington or even less. Amazing round.

[@ATINKERER]

Thanks for the response. As you know, if hand loading, .38/.357 heads can be put on a .35 Whelen case for inexpensive plinking, and maybe small game. I have never tried it, but I hear that 13 grains of a shotgun powder like Red Dot or Green Dot will push an average .38 head (I'd try hard cast) loaded on a .35 whelen case to around 1500fps. ANYONE TRYING THIS SHOULD BE CAREFUL WHEN WORKING UP THE LOAD BECAUSE A "SQUIB" LOAD COULD LEAVE THE BULLET STUCK IN THE BARREL AS AN OBSTRUCTION!

[@paulsimmons5726]

As far as the 270Win being a "wrong caliber" for the 1895, that's crazy. I can see the 270Win fitting the bolt design better but that's more from years of being conditioned to think that way. The 1895 was designed for pointed bullets to be held in the magazine rather than a tube and since the 270Win is one of the best commonly used hunting rounds so it makes sense that it'd work well this fine lever rifle. Great video!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Paul! I appreciate the vote of confidence. I think the .270 in the 1895 is a fine combo; although I do agree the 30-40 and .303 and 7.62X54R are the classics.

[@patrikmeijer7437]

Thanks for a great channel! I’m new to rifles and have watched all your movies and learned a lot. Do you have any Swedish Mausers? Would love to see you make a video on one of those. Also my first rifle is a Ruger M77 and would of course be happy to see you talk about it too.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Patrik. The Swedish Mauser is very fine and I've owned a few. They are usually cock-on-close; although I've seen some converted to cock-on-open. The 6.5X55 is an excellent cartridge - no doubt you know this. As soon as I have another - I'll make a video. Thanks for your request. I have more than one Ruger 77 and I'll make that video asap. Take care.

[@patrikmeijer7437]

Thanks for your quick reply. Am really looking forward to that M77 movie! I guess I’ve got the “bug” as I’m currently interested in buying another one in 243 win with a Mannlicher stock. I currently have one in 270 win with a regular stock. I’m from Sweden (but currently live in the states) so am a bit biased in my affection of the Swedish Mauser. I’ve never owned or held one myself, but read and seen some about it. Hope you’ll get one soon (or maybe I will :)).

[@patrikmeijer7437]

I found a M77 243 Mannlicher in more or less mint condition at a gun show a couple of months back. Loved how it felt in the hands and the way it looks really speaks to me. However the asking price was $800 plus tax and had just gone from owning zero to two guns in less than a month so I didn’t buy it. Do you think a gun like that could go up in value? In any case my third gun ended up being a Weihrauch 50s air rifle, a more pragmatic buy as I will shoot it a lot. (It’s not too bad looking either though :))

[@charlesholt2662]

I have the Winchester 1895 saddle ring anniversary model in 30.06 that was made in 1995. I bought it in 2004 at a gun show new in the box and has never been fired except by the maker. I’m not sure if I should shoot it or not, I want to so maybe I will. After all they were made to shoot and why should I will it on only for someone else to enjoy shooting it and not me. Should I shoot it?

[@trashcanpossum230]

Love the 1895. Have handled them in both .30-40 and .405 and love both.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Cameron - those are two of the best. Classic, ingenious and useful.

[@kindsir2734]

I like your video's too. This rifle is what I have been looking for, in the .270 wcf- very rare

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I hope you find one. The 1895 in .270 is a very unique blend of classic lever action and a "modern" cartridge. As old as the .270 Winchester may be, I'm not sure there is a better hunting cartridge than the .270.

[@kindsir2734]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I agree, I have a BLR in this chambering, and would like to find a Miroku 95. Like Jack I am a sheep hunter and seem to default to this round. I just prefer the lever action rifle and all it variances. I will follow your video's , you are knowledgable and respectful.Cheers

[@miketyke9451]

I've only followed your channel for a year or so, and periodically binge watch several so am late to the game on this video. Really love all firearms, but levers and single action revolvers hold a special place. When the Japanese Brownings first came out, I was surprised by the .270 chambering, my bias' telling me 'scoped bolt action' cartridge. On reflection it's no more out of place than 30-06 with 1 exception. Over many years the 06 could be bought with 220 grain round nose (like 30-40) and seems more in line with the 95s parameters. If I had one in .270 and knowing my limitations in shooting irons I'd skip the 130 weight and use Remington RN150s in factory loads if available or preferably hand load 160 grain semi-spitzer Partitians from Nosler (I still have some). The iron sights on all of my stuff has gone wonky lately and I'm thinking of looking into reflex type dot sights as seen on some combat pistols on my model 94. I think it won't look as out of place as a scope, not affect balance and carrying ease. Looks like it might work on the 95 in at least a couple of locations. What do you think? You may not be, but a lot of us are seemingly getting less young!

[@grassroot011]

Think of Teddy Roosevelt when seeing this gun. Nice , didn't know there were repos out there. Thanks.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

You bet - Teddy would have been impressed - the Japanese repros are first class.

[@VentrlsZT98]

.270 is a great cartrige, thats what i use for deer hunting

[@jonathanmays2600]

@usog Going back in your videos for more information. I just bought a 95 saddle ring carbine in 30 army (30-40 krag) and that's the only caliber I've seen in the src's. Does anyone know if the saddle rings were made in other calibers? Thank you.

[@corytebay3742]

It was also offered in 30-03, 30-06, and 303. I own a special order 405 and 35 WCF.

[@plop55]

I just got my hands on a Miroku 1895 made in the 1980's that doesnt have that tang safety. I am not a fan of the tang safety but yours as with mine are beautiful and very accurate guns.

[@markhansen8078]

I tried to find an 1895 Winchester for a while because it was such a unique lever action rifle and it could use spitzer bullets. I always hoped Marlin would develop and market a box magazine lever action rifle but it never happened. Maybe under the Ruger era they will. I see Henry is selling a box mag lever rifle and am wondering what your opinion is of this new lever rifle. Great video as usual. TY MH

[@markbilyeu6326]

The Russians purchased the 1895 for their military back in the day. So it must be a good design. I like your videos. Some people have nothing better to do but complain.

[@ROE1300]

I enjoy your videos very much. I own an 1885 (.45-70), an 1892 (.44 Magnum), and 1895 (.30-06) - all reproductions made in Japan under the name Winchester or Browning. I love them all and hope to add an 1886 (.45-70). One of the beauties of a John Browning design is that it will except a variety of chambering (original and modern) as with my 1892 and your 1895 in .270. Sorry if traditionalist prefer these firearms only be produced in the original cartridges, but I believe being able to adapt them to fit a cartridge the owner likes and will use is a great tribute to Mr. Browning. I had a .30-06 1895 that I converted to a .35 Whelen. I wish I had never sold that rifle and may do it again my newer one. 😀

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Richard - glad you like the videos. We're on the same page. Your idea of the .35 Whelan is an excellent one - as you know that is a fantastic cartridge. I like the 1895 in .270 or 30-06 - the rifles made in Japan are first class - same goes for the 1892 and 1885. I hope you get your 1886 soon. All the best.

[@ROE1300]

USOG As you point out in this video like the .270 the .35 Whelen is a derivative of the .30-06. There is nothing that these other cartridges will do the .30-06 will not do. But you like the .270 and I like the .35 Whelen; isn’t it wonderful John Browning designed a rifle in the early 1890s that is capable of making us both happy in the early 21st Century? As an aside I really like your double falling block rifle, that must have been an extremely interesting project for you and the team to work on.

[@brianlee6849]

Have you ever owned a 1895 with a Lyman 21? The Lyman 21 to me looks very attractive and effective. Not as precise as a vernier but with some experience should be a very effective. What is your opinion? Thanks Mike

[@nicolaspuelma2562]

Great video! Two awesome guns with plenty of history on them. What do you think about the 1886? is less thicker than the 1895? oh and now that you mentioned the 270, which are your favorite 5 or 7 big game hunting cartridges? Regards!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Nicolas - The 1886 is probably the greatest of them all - I just don't own one right now. An 1886 in 45-70 (I like the lightweight) is one of those classic and near perfect hunting rifles. Thanks for writing.

[@stanleybrowning9300]

Super strong ejection will fly old cartridge over your head straight back. Can be disconcerting when shooting unless you have shot it a bunch of times.

[@grendelgrendelsson5493]

This is about the fourth or fifth time that I've watched this video and every time my mind boggles at the intricacy of that rifle's action. To me, both of these rifles are beautiful works of art and I wish that I could see them in the flesh as it were. Your videos are educational and so interesting and long may you continue. Thank you so much.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

So glad you're here! I'll keep going.

[@roeng1368]

Excellent as always. But can i ask why you had a target pistol on the desk too ?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi. I can't find a magazine for it or the internal springs. Between videos I sometimes work on guns - hoping to get them running so I can make a video. It is an Italian FAS - 32 Wadcutter - you probably know that already

[@stanleybrowning9300]

Should mention it is the last of the great winchesters from a high dollar collectors standpoint. Also the last of the Browning Lever Action Winchesters for a smokeless cartridge Spitzer bullet makes it even more desirable from a collector's viewpoint. These rifles are expensive and hard to find in great shape.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Stan - all correct - the 1895 is a keeper and one of the most interesting rifles ever.

[@montaego]

Just found one of these in 303 british. Looking forward to trying it out.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I'd buy that one on the spot - so hard to find. Good on you! Easily the most unique .303 - IMHO

[@montaego]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns do you mind emailing my wife to tell her:)

[@willyeng2445]

Glad i found this video, i have the oppertunity to buy an original 1895 in 30-40 krag. Really want it, but i cant find any load data for any european powder and 30-40 is not somthing you can buy of the shelves here in sweden. But i think i will get it, despite it being tricky for me to actually shoot. Seems like a really great levergun.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello Willy - I would buy the 1895 in a heartbeat. Possibly the lever rifle with the greatest character of all - a blend of original locking with a fairly modern cartridge and a box magazine : who could ask for more. Can you receive ammo from overseas without trouble? If so - let me know and I'll send you a couple of boxes. [e-mail]

[@willyeng2445]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Hello again, yes i will most likely get it. It is currently priced at the equvilant to about 930$. But since they are not sought after rifles here in sweden, i can probably get it for around 600$. As far as reciving ammo i belive i could, if i use a company to help me bring it in, but at that it will propably be held in custom for a long time and added taxes for importing explosive goods. So in the end it will most likely cost me 500 dollars atleast in feas and taxes. And for that i can buy all the cases and reloading dies and gunpowder. But i sincerly thank you for your kindness, hopefully i will be able to move to the US soon and all this byrocrasi around guns will be gone. Sincerely willy.

[@brianlee6849]

You do a great job of explaining the mechanics of guns I definitely get the impression you are a engineer . After watching all that had to be engineered into that lever action for a large cartridge it amazes me that the Browning blr is so compact? It would have been interesting if you would compare these two. It makes me wonder how the blr accomplishes the same thing. I did watch you talk about the blr on the most elegant lever actions. But it didn't really come up about the large cartridges it is available in. Does the blr ever have headspace issues from the high pressure? Thanks again as always I find your videos the most interesting of anybody's on KZbin.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Brian - Thanks for the good words! Since the BLR locks at the front like a bolt action it can take just about any pressure. The rack and pinion system accomplishes the long throw needed for longer cartridges; they adjusted the ratios in the gearing. The Browning designed rifles don't have gears - as you know - I'm sure he thought of gears - but he likely preferred his ingenious designs.

[@brianlee6849]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you. It seems like a really great design I do remember you talking about the ratchet system now. Seems like a really ingenious design for High pressure cartridges. That I have to say I love the original model 94. Recently I just became aware of the model 64 which seems really nice too and I can't even tell a difference between it and then 94? Thanks for your response I love your videos.

[@stanleybrowning9300]

This rifle should have got a US military contract but the men in the US Military making the decisions at the time for some reason wanted bolt action only. This gun would have outperformed in speed of firing the bolt action 1903 Springfield significantly at that time.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Stan - The Russians saw the merit in it though; wish I could find on in 7.62X54R - but they seem to have gone to Russia and almost none came back.

[@stanleybrowning9300]

Definitely a serious gun collector's rifle.

[@victorsilveira3129]

here in Canada it is common to find the 1895 Winchester in .303 British.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Magnificent combo : the 1895 in .303

[@lbbradley55]

Very Nice . I enjoyed this video. I didn't have a lot of previous knowledge of this particular gun design. By John Browning. He was a genius. Very Informative. I doubt I will ever own one but it's very interesting Genius Gun. Reproduction or not

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks for the good words - so interesting and he came up with this design and all the rest - with not a computer in existence; quite remarkable.

[@chadthompson5302]

Nice I have shot a 280 for over 20 years which is very close to your 270

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Chad - .280 is an all time great cartridge. Plenty of people consider it the best 30-06 variant. In Europe the 7x64 is very popular and it is quite similar to the .280. Anyway - you bought well. Cheers.

[@Chriskelly19067]

Thumbs up!

[@gregwalker4236]

probably the most beautiful of all lever centerfires, with those potent offerings, they remind me of the the FAL semi auto--safe and durable but stretched out maybe as far as possible to contain the 308. no doubt, few 1895's have ever failed, but the increasing headspace would keep me from acquiring one, especially used--and the price of a new, or modern one is in the stratosphere for me. that said, i would not kick one out for eating crackers....

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Greg - if you get a hold of a .270...so fine in the 1895 and most people want traditional cartridges.

[@Puckerupbuttercup261]

Not Jonathan Browning, he was the father. John Moses Browning was the son and the inventor of the 1895 Winchester rifle. Two different men, both gun inventors, but not to be confused.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Jeff : )

[@stevedouglas5443]

It took me awhile, but the 95 grew on me. I'd like to really see how well it shoots.

[@davemeise2192]

My 1895 in 30-06 was able to shoot about a minute of angle consistently. That's about a 1 inch group (3 shots) at 100 yards. More than capable for realistic hunting situations.

[@wyatthalchishick5167]

The Winchester 1895 and Savage Model 1899 are in my opinion the two best looking lever actions ever made, it's difficult to choose a favorite of the two. To have an 1895 NRA Musket (or even better the 1915 Russian Contract Musket) and the 1899-D Military Musket would be a dream of mine! I never heard about the head spacing issues on the high power 1895s before, but it does make sense. Would you imagine that it would become a problem before any significant barrel wear is noticeable?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Wyatt - If the barrel is really worn there could well be excess head space. Gunsmiths usually have the go and no go gauges for the 30-06 and others handy; worth a check.

[@stanleybrowning9300]

Hammer protects firing pin and can have 5 cartridges in magazine safely carried. This was how the Russian military carried these rifles in combat.

[@brianlee6849]

I have to be honest I have never liked the look of the 1895 but it has been growing on me somehow it's becoming more attractive to me all the time. I've watched some videos on it and they say it " cycles flawless and buttery smooth ". I really like how American it is 30 06 arguably the most American Lever-action 100% American and designed by our best designer in my opinion John Browning. Do you think a good gunsmith could work around the Tang safety to mount a Tang sight? Thanks Mike BTW your production quality is just fine for me. I really focus on the content which is top quality!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Brian - I think a tang safety could be arranged - or an aperture sight on the action somehow - or maybe a Skinner sight to replace the rear sight? I like those Skinner sights. I know what you mean about the 1895 - fully American and easily the most unique lever action.

[@brianlee6849]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Yes definitely a very unique rifle. The look of the magazine isn't bothering me anymore. If you look at the original 1895s some of them have a very interesting looking aperture sight that mount on the receiver. Are you familiar with the sight I'm talking about? Thanks Mike

[@redtobertshateshandles]

I recently found two .405's and 30-06 for sale. No ammo available for the.405 and I have a. 270 bolt action so I thought the 30-06 was too close.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

That's success - not easy to find 405's; but I know you're right - ammo can be tricky. The .270 is perfect for most purposes IMHO

[@user-xy9sp8hg9n]

Nice video. Where can .405 caliber ammo be found?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

www.hornady.com/ammunition/rifle/405-win-300-gr-interlock-sp#!/

[@antidulvian666]

.270 Win. Eternally excellent.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Perfect words.

[@paulchandler9646]

The 95 Winchester passed the In Range TV mud test.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

: ) Now I can sleep at night. Just teasing. : )

[@paulchandler9646]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Got a line on a .303 Savage takedown what's your opinion on that cartridge seems similar to 30-30 in power.Your channel is excellent by the way.

[@insulterify]

The 1895 is definitely an interesting lever action.

[@rickbattle5706]

Great video. Examples and explanations are clear. Don't worry about not producing Hollywood Clint Eastwood quality films. You are doing something I have not found anywhere else and much appreciated. Audio is fine, video quality is more than good enough. 1895 is a very interesting rifle. Thanks! :-)

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

You're a prince Rick - from day one. Thank you : )