Just for curiosity, is an original 1895 Navy Winchester-Lee an antique or a Curio & Relic, as far as the BATF is concerned? After what they do with "splitting" Krags, I thought it best to ask.
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An 1895 Winchester-Lee a C&R or an antique?
Just for curiosity, is an original 1895 Navy Winchester-Lee an antique or a Curio & Relic, as far as the BATF is concerned? After what they do with "splitting" Krags, I thought it best to ask.
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Rick, I think they may have quit making them by 1899. The Marines had all of them they needed by then. DIck? 5?
jn
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Could well be. I was just curious. Got one on the way and I have it covered, either way.
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Lets see it when you get it. I have one and used to reload and shoot it, Ray
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You can be sure of that. This one will be taken out and petted at frequent periods, (especially when I watch "55 Days at Peking") but not shot.
Here's two views of it:
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Last edited by Rick the Librarian; 09-21-2016 at 02:08.
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Nice! Almost acquired one but got outbid ......... By a REDICULOUS amount.
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Here is an answer for you, Rick.
http://winchestercollector.org/models/model-1895-lee/
Another live rifle I can add to my census.
Last edited by CJCulpeper; 09-22-2016 at 12:49.
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CJ, thanks, an absolutely excellent rundown on this rifle!!
I've wanted one of these rifles for eons and looking forward to its' coming! Will share more pictures when I get it.
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Just remember. No reformed krag brass in the rifle. You don't want to end up with a hole in your head. Reformed 25-06, good. Reformed .220 Swift, good.Originally Posted by Rick the Librarian
Here are two links for you.
http://www.forgottenweapons.com/m1895-lee-handbook/
http://www.forgottenweapons.com/m1895-lee-rifle-manual/
Last edited by CJCulpeper; 09-22-2016 at 06:36.
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2. "The Right to Buy Weapons is the Right to be Free" From The Weapon Shop by A. E. van Vogt
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Now you need a second one. Or is it I need a third one? How much do you want for yours?
1."If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things." - Rene Descartes
2. "The Right to Buy Weapons is the Right to be Free" From The Weapon Shop by A. E. van Vogt
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