John Browning and some of the other designers of the time, sure knew what they were doing! Like classic cars, the new ones just don't have the same style and class the old guns had.
If you were looking to build a .35 WCF, the .405 rifle would be a better place to start than the .30-06. A .30-40 would also make a good start, but I do not know if they made these reproductions in .30-40. The ingenious design of the Model 1895 provides a "two-speed" loading cycle. The initial bolt opening provides a "low gear" so to speak, for strong primary extraction. This is why the rifle can handle cartridges like the .30-06 (and .270 in some of the repros). Once the initial extraction is accomplished, the dropping link provides a second, "high gear", to speed the long bolt to the rear. On closing, there is again, a short, strong closing action to seat the long cartridges in the chamber. The Model 1895 was an incredible design. Problem? It was chambered for modern cartridges but had no provision for mounting a scope low, over the bore, which was becoming more of a "thing" at that time. That's why the Savage Model 99 outlasted the Model 1895
@@Leverguns50 I thought so but couldn't remember. That's the one to build the .35 WCF on if you want, and you can find one. The bolt face and magazine will be good to go. The .35 is a necked up and slightly lengthened .30-40. For years I made .35 cases by fire forming .30-40 cases, (3 grs. red dot, corn meal to fill the case and a wax plug) fire forms them perfectly. These "blanks" are LOUD, your wife will NOT appreciate you shooting them in the garage. Go out in the field somewhere! Necks were a little short, but I seated the bullets out to proper OAL and since the '95 is a box magazine, no crimp is needed, so they worked fine. When Bertram Brass came out with the cases some years ago, in the 90s I think, I bought 100 and have been using them since. I do not shoot this rifle a lot. 100 cases is a lifetime supply. The go-to case to make them now is the .405, but if I didn't have any .35 cases, I sure as hell would not waste good .405s on making cases. The .30-40s worked well for me for years (I started handloading for this rifle in the 1960s) and they are much cheaper and easier to find. My favorite bullets is the Hornady 250 gr. roundnose. The Sierra 225gr Spitzer Boattail is also a great bullet, but I know it is designed for the higher velocities of the .35 Whelen, .35 Magnums. I never used it for hunting with the .35 WCF because of that. The .35 is a fine deer/elk/moose/bear cartridge, but I also have a .35 Whelen and usually used that for hunting elk. I killed a number of deer with the .35 WCF and my grandfather killed two bears with it. Cast bullets work great for practice and fun shooting.
That 95 is ultimately cool! It’s gotta be much more accurate than my Marlins with the 2 barrel bands. If it were mine, I would make sure it’s free floated but I wouldn’t want to hurt the value. You’ve got a mint in those 2, Brother!
Thank you for sharing these. I've always loved the 1886 and the 1895. I have to ask, Is your 86 in 50-110 a newer manufactured rifle, or is it old? I'm hoping in the next few months I can find one to buy. For me its definitely a dream, once in a lifetime purchace. Again, thank you for a wonderful video.
@@Leverguns50 Thank you for responding, now I know that I can possibly do the same with one of the new 86s their selling in 45-90. Thanks again, and stay safe.
Great video. I like them both but I think the 71 is my favorite. I saw a Winchester 375 big bore in a gun shop yesterday. I had never saw one before👍🏻🇺🇸
Cool old guns and cartridges .
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Both looks very nice and performs well.
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Love those guns!! Great video!! Rich
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Nice guns!
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Very cool 😎
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John Browning and some of the other designers of the time, sure knew what they were doing! Like classic cars, the new ones just don't have the same style and class the old guns had.
Muskrat Outdoors I agree 100%
Talk about a nice pair! They are both fine guns!
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Couple beautiful rifles, great video
MCK thank you
If Teddy liked it, I like it.
I know what you mean 👍
Beautiful pieces. That 95 looks heavy. I've never handled one. Thank you
Nathan
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Really good stuff. I own both of these and I still learned a few things.
I know I’ve learned a lot of interesting things from your videos, thanks for coming by
If you were looking to build a .35 WCF, the .405 rifle would be a better place to start than the .30-06. A .30-40 would also make a good start, but I do not know if they made these reproductions in .30-40.
The ingenious design of the Model 1895 provides a "two-speed" loading cycle. The initial bolt opening provides a "low gear" so to speak, for strong primary extraction. This is why the rifle can handle cartridges like the .30-06 (and .270 in some of the repros). Once the initial extraction is accomplished, the dropping link provides a second, "high gear", to speed the long bolt to the rear. On closing, there is again, a short, strong closing action to seat the long cartridges in the chamber.
The Model 1895 was an incredible design. Problem? It was chambered for modern cartridges but had no provision for mounting a scope low, over the bore, which was becoming more of a "thing" at that time. That's why the Savage Model 99 outlasted the Model 1895
thanks for the information,They did make one run of the 30-40 a couple years back I think
@@Leverguns50 I thought so but couldn't remember. That's the one to build the .35 WCF on if you want, and you can find one. The bolt face and magazine will be good to go. The .35 is a necked up and slightly lengthened .30-40. For years I made .35 cases by fire forming .30-40 cases, (3 grs. red dot, corn meal to fill the case and a wax plug) fire forms them perfectly. These "blanks" are LOUD, your wife will NOT appreciate you shooting them in the garage. Go out in the field somewhere! Necks were a little short, but I seated the bullets out to proper OAL and since the '95 is a box magazine, no crimp is needed, so they worked fine. When Bertram Brass came out with the cases some years ago, in the 90s I think, I bought 100 and have been using them since. I do not shoot this rifle a lot. 100 cases is a lifetime supply. The go-to case to make them now is the .405, but if I didn't have any .35 cases, I sure as hell would not waste good .405s on making cases. The .30-40s worked well for me for years (I started handloading for this rifle in the 1960s) and they are much cheaper and easier to find.
My favorite bullets is the Hornady 250 gr. roundnose. The Sierra 225gr Spitzer Boattail is also a great bullet, but I know it is designed for the higher velocities of the .35 Whelen, .35 Magnums. I never used it for hunting with the .35 WCF because of that.
The .35 is a fine deer/elk/moose/bear cartridge, but I also have a .35 Whelen and usually used that for hunting elk. I killed a number of deer with the .35 WCF and my grandfather killed two bears with it.
Cast bullets work great for practice and fun shooting.
gary K good to know, thank you
Love Love Love a pretty case hardened lever gun. Nice.
Thank you
That 95 is ultimately cool! It’s gotta be much more accurate than my Marlins with the 2 barrel bands. If it were mine, I would make sure it’s free floated but I wouldn’t want to hurt the value. You’ve got a mint in those 2, Brother!
JH586 thank you
Very interesting on the differences of the two mechanisms in each rifle. Thanks for the knowledge an those are some gorgeous lever action rifles Sir
Jerry Johnson II thank you
You must have a great collection buddy
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BULLY!!!!!
He did like to say that a lot, thanks for watching
@@Leverguns50 THANK YOU!!! for all the great videos. I will be buying a 1895 in .405 soon!
Thank you for sharing these. I've always loved the 1886 and the 1895. I have to ask, Is your 86 in 50-110 a newer manufactured rifle, or is it old?
I'm hoping in the next few months I can find one to buy. For me its definitely a dream, once in a lifetime purchace.
Again, thank you for a wonderful video.
My 1886 is a 1990 Winchester made in Japan had it re-barreled and chamber by Montana rifleman, glad you enjoy the video
@@Leverguns50 Thank you for responding, now I know that I can possibly do the same with one of the new 86s their selling in 45-90.
Thanks again, and stay safe.
BuffaloBearBP I have the new 1886 in 45-90 on order I make a video on it when I get it
@@Leverguns50 Perfect, can't thank you enough.
You’re very welcome
Great video. I like them both but I think the 71 is my favorite. I saw a Winchester 375 big bore in a gun shop yesterday. I had never saw one before👍🏻🇺🇸
Thank you, 71 is my favorite too
Have you ever heard how many of the colorcase hardened 95 were out . I am trying to market one and unsure as a price point on my 405
No I don’t know how many they did, you can probably send an email and ask Winchester they have an email address