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Winchester model 1895 special ordered flat side deluxe with checkered 3x burl walnut stock and pis

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Winchester model 1895 special ordered flat  side deluxe with checkered 3x burl walnut  stock and pis
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Winchester model 1895 special ordered flat side deluxe with checkered 3x burl walnut stock and pistol grip. Serial #3668. The rifle is inscribed “John W. Fry in appreciation for his kind attentions in 1896from J.G.” on left side of frame. The rifle is chambered in .30 US(.30-.40 Krag) caliber with 28” round barrel. The rifle remains in fine to excellent condition with 95% plus original bright blue thinning at the highpoints and edges of the frame with almost no loss to the barrel which is near excellent. The hammer shows 90%-95% bright original case hardening. The stocks are fine to near excellent with a couple of minor nicks anddents and show a pronounced burl wood grain. The action is crisp the bore is bright. Markings are sharp. Deluxe flat sides are scarce and this example in the top few known. From an old time North West Collector(contact Buffalo Bill Historical Center for factory information). Est.; $25,000-$50,000