Yes. I would like a '95 carbine and some other '95 models. Expensive and I just do not have a strong enough motivation other than it would be nice to have one. I have guns that I have not fired in many years and likely need to make a decision if I want to sell or keep them. That also includes my lever guns.
Start with the serial number and also note what ever markings are on the gun. Make sure it says winchester on it relative to manufacture. Then google for someone that knows about the serial number range. I believe there are people around that have that information. I do not know serial numbers and since I do not own the rifle being discussed I will leave it to you or other readers to find out where that information is is located.
Love my ‘95 Winchester! Handled the InRange mud test well too. Was very close to buying a slab side last year but ended up with a Python instead. I’ve bought a couple dozen ‘95’s when I worked for Cabela’s but few were all original and in good shape. One of the best I bought was a Russian contract gun that was sent to Spain for the Civil War and had Civil Guard cartouches. I’d love to find an original saddle ring carbine in .405 however I doubt few if any were made.
I love these book reviews. Thanks to Ian's work, I've been able to expand my gun book library significantly. Books are a fantastic way to really enrich one's enjoyment of this particular hobby.
Thanks for these book reviews! It’s great to have some idea what your getting when you order a book. I’d seen this book advertised but was a little hesitant to spend the money. Order my copy this morning after your review. Thanks again
Sounds like a great book. I will have to get one. I have long been interested in the 1895. I knew about the contracts, but not their yse in Mexico. I would love to have one of the modern repros, probably in Krag, since i have a '98 Krag. But a lever action 30-06 has a certain appeal (straigh buttplate please). The 405 is cool and vintage, but i have no need for it.
Why all of these amazing lever rifles never found a home in the US army I'll never figure out. It's like most of the worlds military powers spent a century pretending anyone was gonna be effective outside of 300ish meters because the hardware could push a bullet really far.
Lever guns when compared to bolt actions do not have the camming mechanical advantage that allows more force to be applied to extraction of stuck cartridges. Also most military bolt action guns are simpler relative to teaching personnel basic maintenance of their rifle. Lever guns were used to some extent by military organizations, but never to the extent that bolt actions and also the straight pull guns that often also used a rotating bolt. The original .44 rimfire lever guns were used during the american civil war, but never in the quantities of the muzzle loading rifled arms of the day. The US did adopt the spencer rifle that was quite a bit different from the winchester produced lever guns.
@@batrobertson8012 I thought about that, but is it really a lot worse than modern carbines with high capacity box mags? Seems like a small twist of the gun, counter clockwise, would allow you to work the action easily?
Let's see what's been uploaded today (sees a FW video of a book review on my favorite gun of all time) 😱😱😱 I'm definitely getting this book! For people who didn't see it Ian has done an video about the 1895, look it up it was a great video.
The 1895 was hard to assemble. I had to make slave pins. I could find instructions nowhere. Before and after lost more than a pound of dirt. 30 gov = 30-40 Krag
"The last of the Classic Lever Actions" My Winchester 88 resents being officially relegated to the 'Unworthy Bastard child of Winchester' basket of firearms history by Ian.
Isn't that not even by the same company? Modern Winchester is a company that owns the names and stuff of historic Winchester, owned by Browning and ultimately FN.
Hey kido I've been interacting w/Mark, he is way cool. Not your kind of cool but way cool too me. LOL. Thank You for all you do and my God always keep you in his heart. My Great Grandfather was a Gen. Staff Officer whom chased down Poncho... About this my Great Grandfather, my Grandfather, and my Father carried the same weapons in WW1, WW11 and Korea, a Winchester 1895 in 30-06 an 1897 pump in 12 ga. and a Colt 1909 in .45 Long Colt... Thank You agian for all you do... Bless You and your Family! It turns out all I needed to enjoy my freedom and ninteen grandchildren was those three firearms.
Most were destroyed during the war. Of the surviving ones, some were kept by Finland and most went into Soviet stores, later to be sent to Spain in the 1930s. Those that survived the Spanish Civil War mostly came back to the US via Sam Cummings in the 1950s.
Got one myself. Actually purchased it from Mike in the video. I’ve been a member of the Winchester Arms Collectors Association for 10 years now and met Rob Kassab through it. My dad was always good friends with him so that’s how I got the hookup with Mike. Very rare rifle that I’m thankful to own
Well, I have had a "Brittany" moment and shaved my face and head completely. Now, I see Ian with his immaculate long hair, and beard hair that makes led zeppelin look like kids...all I gotta say is Kudos to you Ian for your unique look, sir!
It seems odd to our minds today that a rapid firing lever action capable of using Spitzer bullets never caught on as a standard issue military arm. Is it because of the more or less accepted wisdom that "Lever actions suck while prone"? Is it because of your typical late-1800's military bean counters obsessed with ammo consumption (magazine cutoffs, anyone?) Is it because the US military was preoccupied with emulating the European powers? Is it some combination of these factors? Or is there some genuine flaw in the design that makes it less suitable to widescale military adoption as compared to contemporary bolt actions?
I think there's two main reasons they chose bolt over lever. 1- You can shoot the 1895 prone but it is easier to fire a bolt action prone. 2 - A bolt action has less parts making it easier to clean and repair. The 1895 can be a pain to fully disassemble. I am a lever gun fanboy and the 1895 is my all time favorite gun but a bolt action is usually the better option for a military. WW1 was the perfect war for it though, mostly standing up shooting in trenches suits it well.
Toby & Jenny, Miroku in Japan currently makes these as well as other winchester models in the Winchester name. They make a very nice reproduction of the 1895. These are made in small batch #s so not in large production but you can find them .
There have been reproductions made under the Browning and Winchester names by Miroku since the 80’s. They don’t sell well. The gun isn’t known for accuracy or strength and you can’t put a scope on it. Lyman #21 iron sights are over $200. You want the Browning version since it only has the half cock safety as intended and no stupid tang safety like in the new Winchesters. Grade I rifles in .30-40 and ‘06 can be found around $900. Grade II models in the $1,100-1,400 range NIB. .405’s cost more and I don’t think Browning made any in that caliber.
Aramonde Hasashi i think a reproduction of the Russian ones with a bayonet included would be awesome. They could really well do this, as they have the 1895 action in production already.
I don't have any personal experience with the 1895 repros but I'm pretty sure they're made by the same people and to the same standards as the 1886 repros. I've handled a japanese 1886 and compared it to my original one. The repro seemed very solidly made, mechanically excellent and with decent fit and finish. They had made a few improvements like using a smaller, more modern-looking plunger ejector instead of Brownings original ejector design which was way larger than it needed. Smaller ejector leaves more steel in the bolt face. Given the repros have modern steel and a few such improvements but the same dimensions as originals, I bet the repros are a lot stronger. The 1886 repro I examined was a Browning-labeled European-market one, without the silly thumb safety I've seen on Winchester-branded American-market rifles. What's wrong with a half-cock notch?
They are only once per week. While I know that they are not the most popular content with some of the audience, I think it is important to help promote the scholarship and research that goes into writing books like this.
I have one in .405...Teddy Roosevelt's favorite lion gun. It must be true, since I've not seen an African lion on my farm since I bought it!
Rocks and Oil, I think that's the one he named Big Medicine as I recall.
@@paulshayter1113 Yes, technically wielded by Kermit mostly
stephane matis, Teddy must have thought that if Kermit could handle Miss Piggy, Big Medicine would be easy. 😉 🤣
Re: 1m00s, 1m03s
Hedley Lamar: You said carbines twice.
Gun Jesus: I like carbines.
wow, I love history. Especially when it is tastefully written and well illustrated. Love the cut-a-ways, patent diagrams, and historical photos.
I truly love the look and design of the 1895 rifles. I would love to find a carbine version one day!
Yes. I would like a '95 carbine and some other '95 models. Expensive and I just do not have a strong enough motivation other than it would be nice to have one. I have guns that I have not fired in many years and likely need to make a decision if I want to sell or keep them. That also includes my lever guns.
@@loquat4440 Go to a pawn shop and trade some of the guns you don't want for one that you do. 😀
I have a 30 30 1896 Winchester. It was my dads and his grandfather's. Good gun. Never been shot that much just during deer season.
Since it is 30-30 is it a '94 made in 1896?
Start with the serial number and also note what ever markings are on the gun. Make sure it says winchester on it relative to manufacture. Then google for someone that knows about the serial number range. I believe there are people around that have that information. I do not know serial numbers and since I do not own the rifle being discussed I will leave it to you or other readers to find out where that information is is located.
Love my ‘95 Winchester! Handled the InRange mud test well too.
Was very close to buying a slab side last year but ended up with a Python instead. I’ve bought a couple dozen ‘95’s when I worked for Cabela’s but few were all original and in good shape. One of the best I bought was a Russian contract gun that was sent to Spain for the Civil War and had Civil Guard cartouches.
I’d love to find an original saddle ring carbine in .405 however I doubt few if any were made.
Thank you for this! I inherited a 1917 Model 1895 in .30-06, my grandfather's gun. I love it.
Love these Videois on the Winchester 1895. I have my Great grandfather's 1895 chambered in 35 WCF. I have a few original cartridges.
Cool! 😀 Is it hard to find ammo for it? Is it expensive when you do find it?
@@joshglover2370 Very expensive. A box of 20 is around $65.
@@thebigt42 Ouch! 😵 Definately a special occasion gun!
I love these book reviews. Thanks to Ian's work, I've been able to expand my gun book library significantly. Books are a fantastic way to really enrich one's enjoyment of this particular hobby.
Thanks for these book reviews! It’s great to have some idea what your getting when you order a book. I’d seen this book advertised but was a little hesitant to spend the money. Order my copy this morning after your review. Thanks again
This book does look fascinating!
Awesome! I may have to pick up a copy. I have my grandfather's sporter in 30-40 Krag, made in 1897.
You've beatten mine by one year 1898 also in 30-40 Krag 😁
How easy is .30-40 ammunition to get these days? Do you have to handload?
@@therandomidiot4994 I bust my handload cherry on 30-40 Krag
@@therandomidiot4994 get brass in UK was interesting - when I found some I bought it all ;)
I'm lucky enough to have an 1895 carbine.
Not quite original, someone parkerized it in its life, and I had to replace the feed spoon.
But still.
What year was yours made?
Please sell me it
Very Cool book Ian. Thanks for showing it Sir
I’ve got a 1916 Russian Musket 1895. Kicks like a mule, but it’s awesome to shoot
Sounds like a great book. I will have to get one. I have long been interested in the 1895. I knew about the contracts, but not their yse in Mexico. I would love to have one of the modern repros, probably in Krag, since i have a '98 Krag. But a lever action 30-06 has a certain appeal (straigh buttplate please). The 405 is cool and vintage, but i have no need for it.
Seriously is Gun Jesus just too cool? Everyone just loves the guy. And for good reason.
Yeah, the Cody Firearms museum has all those other prototypes, meanwhile the final prototype is in the Browning museum in Ogden.
Wot? I just finished watching a video of yours of the model 1895...
A dream gun to own
i have one in 30-06 with the crescent butt plate. It's a beautiful rifle but the most painful rifle I have shot. A slip on recoil pad helps.
I love the smell of Gun Jesus in the morning...
Oh wait...
Look like a high quality book to me, not only for the guns collectors but also for those interested in human history.
My book turned up today gorgeous book :)
I bid on that book at an estate auction and got it for $8 😁
Ian, can you recommend a book on Colt percussion revolvers? or general percussion revolvers?
Handbook of Modern Percussion Revolvers. $35 on Amazon.
@@joshglover2370 interested more in a collector's book. like the ones Ian presents. with pictures and dates and history of the original guns.
@@azmodanrom Percussion Pistols and Revolvers: History Performance and Practical Use $15 also on Amazon.
Bought it.. thanks Ian
Why all of these amazing lever rifles never found a home in the US army I'll never figure out.
It's like most of the worlds military powers spent a century pretending anyone was gonna be effective outside of 300ish meters because the hardware could push a bullet really far.
Because they are no as durable as bolt action rifles.
Lever guns when compared to bolt actions do not have the camming mechanical advantage that allows more force to be applied to extraction of stuck cartridges. Also most military bolt action guns are simpler relative to teaching personnel basic maintenance of their rifle. Lever guns were used to some extent by military organizations, but never to the extent that bolt actions and also the straight pull guns that often also used a rotating bolt.
The original .44 rimfire lever guns were used during the american civil war, but never in the quantities of the muzzle loading rifled arms of the day. The US did adopt the spencer rifle that was quite a bit different from the winchester produced lever guns.
Try fire one from the prone position in rapid while maintaining a low profile. The reason soon becomes very apparent.
@@loquat4440 How did they fare in the civil war?
@@batrobertson8012 I thought about that, but is it really a lot worse than modern carbines with high capacity box mags? Seems like a small twist of the gun, counter clockwise, would allow you to work the action easily?
A dream book to own.
Thanks for the video on the YT union system much appreciated thanks
Look at that Jacket and that glorious hair. Just look at it!
Very nice book! John Moses great man.
Great review, thanks
Sounds great! :)
Let's see what's been uploaded today (sees a FW video of a book review on my favorite gun of all time) 😱😱😱
I'm definitely getting this book! For people who didn't see it Ian has done an video about the 1895, look it up it was a great video.
@Aramonde Hasashi Ian and Karl also did a Winchester 1895 mud test on InRangeTV ;)
Yep its the gun to beat in that test!
The 1895 was hard to assemble. I had to make slave pins. I could find instructions nowhere. Before and after lost more than a pound of dirt. 30 gov = 30-40 Krag
"The last of the Classic Lever Actions" My Winchester 88 resents being officially relegated to the 'Unworthy Bastard child of Winchester' basket of firearms history by Ian.
Isn't that not even by the same company? Modern Winchester is a company that owns the names and stuff of historic Winchester, owned by Browning and ultimately FN.
@@Lowlandlord I think they stopped making 88s in 74, long before all that occurred
I just checked on Amazon and this book is currently unavailable.
I just ordered one using the link in the decription from 1895book.com for $91.76 with shipping.
Hey kido I've been interacting w/Mark, he is way cool. Not your kind of cool but way cool too me. LOL. Thank You for all you do and my God always keep you in his heart. My Great Grandfather was a
Gen. Staff Officer whom chased down Poncho... About this my Great Grandfather, my Grandfather, and my Father carried the same weapons in WW1, WW11 and Korea, a Winchester 1895 in 30-06 an 1897 pump in 12 ga.
and a Colt 1909 in .45 Long Colt...
Thank You agian for all you do...
Bless You and your Family!
It turns out all I needed to enjoy my freedom and ninteen grandchildren was those three firearms.
Well i think he might like the book.
So, what happened to all those surplus Russian rifles chambered in 7.62x54R ? 🤔
Most were destroyed during the war. Of the surviving ones, some were kept by Finland and most went into Soviet stores, later to be sent to Spain in the 1930s. Those that survived the Spanish Civil War mostly came back to the US via Sam Cummings in the 1950s.
@@timewave02012 I want one but like you said they're are just way to expensive 😢
Got one myself. Actually purchased it from Mike in the video. I’ve been a member of the Winchester Arms Collectors Association for 10 years now and met Rob Kassab through it. My dad was always good friends with him so that’s how I got the hookup with Mike. Very rare rifle that I’m thankful to own
Next T91 (wolf A1)
Well, I have had a "Brittany" moment and shaved my face and head completely. Now, I see Ian with his immaculate long hair, and beard hair that makes led zeppelin look like kids...all I gotta say is Kudos to you Ian for your unique look, sir!
I have a russian contract one bastardised with MN ex-dragoon barrel and sporting style furniture.
Is that the “smoking jacket” again?
Crawling in the trench, I would prefer Mosin, but in the cavalry, artillery ... Winchester
I like the Henry lever actions better. I really want a Henry All Weather in .45-70. Beautiful gun 100% made in America! 😀🇺🇸
I do not like or promote guns or violence however I like history cool videos man
I love the Winchester 1895, especially the Russian one.
It seems odd to our minds today that a rapid firing lever action capable of using Spitzer bullets never caught on as a standard issue military arm. Is it because of the more or less accepted wisdom that "Lever actions suck while prone"? Is it because of your typical late-1800's military bean counters obsessed with ammo consumption (magazine cutoffs, anyone?) Is it because the US military was preoccupied with emulating the European powers? Is it some combination of these factors? Or is there some genuine flaw in the design that makes it less suitable to widescale military adoption as compared to contemporary bolt actions?
I think there's two main reasons they chose bolt over lever. 1- You can shoot the 1895 prone but it is easier to fire a bolt action prone. 2 - A bolt action has less parts making it easier to clean and repair. The 1895 can be a pain to fully disassemble. I am a lever gun fanboy and the 1895 is my all time favorite gun but a bolt action is usually the better option for a military. WW1 was the perfect war for it though, mostly standing up shooting in trenches suits it well.
Cool!
Behold! The lever-nugget!
Don't thay still make the 95 in small runs? Can some one please make a comment or some short of info I wold love to have this gun in 3006.
I don't think they do. I would love a brand new 1895.
Toby & Jenny, Miroku in Japan currently makes these as well as other winchester models in the Winchester name. They make a very nice reproduction of the 1895. These are made in small batch #s so not in large production but you can find them .
Does anyone know what the U.S. military did with all of those 1895s?
God I hope this gun comes back as a reproduction and still be made for 20 more years.
There have been reproductions made under the Browning and Winchester names by Miroku since the 80’s. They don’t sell well. The gun isn’t known for accuracy or strength and you can’t put a scope on it. Lyman #21 iron sights are over $200. You want the Browning version since it only has the half cock safety as intended and no stupid tang safety like in the new Winchesters. Grade I rifles in .30-40 and ‘06 can be found around $900. Grade II models in the $1,100-1,400 range NIB. .405’s cost more and I don’t think Browning made any in that caliber.
With his mouth closed, Ian’s facial hair forms a perfect signpost to his nose.
Mine is in 30 6
Wow so early, so lucky!
Anyone want to go halves on postage to the UK?
ill take a mag fed one 30 rd cap in 300 blackout and suppressor please.....
gay
Hopefully there will be a german translation of this book.
Caught it at 1 min
Hi, this is a reminder to call your parents.
"Gun Jesus" ...LOL
I like the 1895 but find the 1886 better looking and appealing.
Pleased
Does anyone have a opinion about the Japanese reproductions?
I would love to have a new 1895
Aramonde Hasashi i think a reproduction of the Russian ones with a bayonet included would be awesome. They could really well do this, as they have the 1895 action in production already.
I don't have any personal experience with the 1895 repros but I'm pretty sure they're made by the same people and to the same standards as the 1886 repros.
I've handled a japanese 1886 and compared it to my original one. The repro seemed very solidly made, mechanically excellent and with decent fit and finish. They had made a few improvements like using a smaller, more modern-looking plunger ejector instead of Brownings original ejector design which was way larger than it needed. Smaller ejector leaves more steel in the bolt face. Given the repros have modern steel and a few such improvements but the same dimensions as originals, I bet the repros are a lot stronger. The 1886 repro I examined was a Browning-labeled European-market one, without the silly thumb safety I've seen on Winchester-branded American-market rifles. What's wrong with a half-cock notch?
Meh, in bf 1 i prefer Ross mk3)
i subscribed to pewdiepie for this
Are you a magician, or do you just enjoy dressing like one?
all these book reviews are getting a bit dull, can we spread them out a bit more and have some more gun content?
They are only once per week. While I know that they are not the most popular content with some of the audience, I think it is important to help promote the scholarship and research that goes into writing books like this.
He has to cover them when they come out or they could be sold out by the time the video drops.
A pity that they now ask $550 for the book.