BwanaBob,
Before you sell your original, the new Miroku made Winchester 1895 has a tang safety that I find offensive (yeah I do have one). The rebounding hammer setup doesn't allow the trigger to be adjusted as smooth as the original either.

Fit and finish of the new rifles is very good. They are well made and have excellent material qualities (good steel and typically nice wood).

Overall they are great rifles, but the originals are superior in my opinion.

BTW, I think the rifles that have the case colors are chemically colored and it isn't a true case hardened receiver.

Yes Stu C, that is the beastie..... beautiful, aint she?

Is this the one?



President Theodore Roosevelt once said "Speak softly and carry a big stick." Coincidentally, one of his favorite rifles was the Winchester� Model 1895, chambered for none other than the 405 Winchester cartridge � his "Big Medicine." In fact, he took three of them on his historic 1909-1910 African safari. History is worth repeating; now is your chance to own one of these legendary rifles. Following true to John Browning's original design, the Model 1895 lever action features a box magazine, straight grip stock and Schnabel forearm. The richly blued metal surfaces are surrounded by exquisite, satin-finished walnut which would certainly get President Roosevelt's approval. Top-tang safety and adjustable sights. (Very limited supplies in 2004.)