RARE Winchester Model 1895 – .38-72 WCF – MFG 1899 – w/ Climbin Lyman – C

This is a no-reserve penny auction for a Winchester Model 1895 lever-action rifle in .38-72 WCF. Serial number – 23387. This rifle is over 125 years old with a Manufacture date of 1899. We believe This is an All-Original, Period-Correct Lyman-sighted Octagon 1895! It is in Amazing Condition for its age and the Bore is in Fantastic Condition! Bore is exceptionally bright with sharp, deep rifling. No evidence of pitting or significant frosting.

This isn't just a "shooter"—it is a curated piece of American industrial history from the turn of the 20th century. Designed by John Moses Browning, the 1895 was the first Winchester lever-action to utilize a non-detachable box magazine instead of the traditional tubular magazine. The .38-72 Winchester Center Fire (WCF) was one of the original cartridges introduced specifically for the Model 1895. Theodore Roosevelt famously called his 1895 (chambered in .405 Winchester) his "Big Medicine" for lions.

This a period-correct sighting system. Having both the Lyman No. 21 on the rear and the Lyman No. 5 on the front means this rifle was likely ordered from the factory (or outfitted immediately after) as a specialized long-range "Express" style rifle. The Rear Sight is a Vintage "Climbin' Lyman" / "Climb-to-the-Moon"- Lyman No. 21 receiver sight – This sight was the pinnacle of tech in 1899 – specifically designed for the Winchester Model 1895! The Front Sight is a Lyman No. 5 Combination Front Sight, often called the "Lyman Globe and Bead." The Ivory Bead appears to still be intact!

An "Heirloom Grade" firearm. It represents the exact moment when John Browning’s genius met Winchester’s manufacturing peak. Whether it's sitting in a glass case or being used for a vintage "Lever Action" match, it’s a rifle that commands respect in any room.

This is a 127 year old Rifle, Please see the photos to assess the condition of this Gorgeous Rifle for yourself!