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I haven't seen one, but it sure makes you chomp at the bit don't it?
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I don't know if it matters much, but I have found 3 1895's NIB in the 500-600 range on a couple of internet sites (30/06, 2- 270s). Of course, you have to pay shipping and an FFL to take the order for you AND you don't get to see it till it's yours. FA18CUB, have you check RAL on Fireweed? They don't have much in stock, but order what you want, lots cheaper than anywhere I found in Anchor town.
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I checked a couple of on-line shops yesterday and it seems all rifles of this flavor are "allocated". I don't know if the shops just ordered for specific customers or if there is a waiting list for these. I'm sure the demand will be high or even exceed supply.
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Muleskinner,
I saw on another thread where you were wondering about the '95 in 45/70. I don't know, you can never tell what goes through the manufacturer's minds, but I kinda doubt they will. I was under the impression these were reproductions of their original line. That would limit these to the 30/40 Krag, 270, 30-06 and 405. I think there were two blackpowder chamberings too, but did not include the 45/70. There was a Russian Military musket version, but doubt that would be reproduced. At least this is the path they've followed with other limited production runs of "obsolete" firearms.
I saw on another thread where you were wondering about the '95 in 45/70. I don't know, you can never tell what goes through the manufacturer's minds, but I kinda doubt they will. I was under the impression these were reproductions of their original line. That would limit these to the 30/40 Krag, 270, 30-06 and 405. I think there were two blackpowder chamberings too, but did not include the 45/70. There was a Russian Military musket version, but doubt that would be reproduced. At least this is the path they've followed with other limited production runs of "obsolete" firearms.
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You are right rackett!! <!--emo&
--><img src="http://beartoothbullets.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''><!--endemo--> I stand corrected. I was trying to pull that off the top of my head. Thanks for the correction. I'm still thinking about wildcatting one of these for the 400 Brown-Whelen. Just haven't made that commitment yet.
--><img src="http://beartoothbullets.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''><!--endemo--> I stand corrected. I was trying to pull that off the top of my head. Thanks for the correction. I'm still thinking about wildcatting one of these for the 400 Brown-Whelen. Just haven't made that commitment yet.
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Have any of you fine folks measured the max cartridge overall length in the '95 that is chambered for the 270 or 30-06?
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Well, my 1895 came in today. Beautiful!!! I love it except for that gol'dang rebounding hammer and that kneecap of a trigger pull. Great balance, good wood. Chambered for the 270 version of the '06 and soon as I find me a good 'smith willing to do the work, it will go from being a 270 to being a 400. Nice rifle, I see why you guys like them so much. When they put a new barrel on it, it'll get rid of that 4 letter 5 letter word on the barrel. The new barrel will have express rear sight on it, those buckhorns are gone.
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Mule,
Thanks, I appreciate it. These rifles are really interesting, I've never had a box magazine type lever rifle before. I like it a lot!!!
Charlie,
The barrel in all likelihood will be replaced and I'm thinking a rear sight on a quarter rib or express type sight. The front sight will be a barrel band very similar to the No. 1. Guess, I'm Africanizing it. Can you tell I like the No. 1?
Does anybody have a preference of 'smiths to do this kind of work?
Thanks, I appreciate it. These rifles are really interesting, I've never had a box magazine type lever rifle before. I like it a lot!!!
Charlie,
The barrel in all likelihood will be replaced and I'm thinking a rear sight on a quarter rib or express type sight. The front sight will be a barrel band very similar to the No. 1. Guess, I'm Africanizing it. Can you tell I like the No. 1?
Does anybody have a preference of 'smiths to do this kind of work?
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Why in the name of John Browning did Winchester feel it was necessary to put a safety on an exposed hammer lever action rifle? Am I missing something here? That's like putting a saftey on a single action revolver.
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Yeah, I'm talking with Z-hat to see what we can do. I'll definitely be rebored if possible, lots cheaper. Z hat offers the express sights and quarter rib rear sight packages and banded ramp front sights.
It looks like the 411 Hawk is much more efficient in terms of cost and time of the two 400-'06 wildcats and even though they keep the '06 shoulder, the case is blown out to .454 giving enough bearing for headspacing properly in the 1895. New load data for the Hawk equals that of the Brown-Whelen at corresponding pressures. All Hawk data is kept around 60,000 psi about the same of the '06. Z-hat now has properly stamped formed brass for the 411 (and all other Hawk chamberings). They also have the dies. Swift, Hawk, NEI, Woodleigh, Barnes and others offer a variety of 411 bullets from 280 grains to the 400 grain.
I was having a tough time finding someone to do the 400 BW wildcat on the 1895. Either they didn't want to work on the '95 or didn't want to put the wildcat in the '95.
Keep your fingers crossed, I really hope this doesn't break the bank.
It looks like the 411 Hawk is much more efficient in terms of cost and time of the two 400-'06 wildcats and even though they keep the '06 shoulder, the case is blown out to .454 giving enough bearing for headspacing properly in the 1895. New load data for the Hawk equals that of the Brown-Whelen at corresponding pressures. All Hawk data is kept around 60,000 psi about the same of the '06. Z-hat now has properly stamped formed brass for the 411 (and all other Hawk chamberings). They also have the dies. Swift, Hawk, NEI, Woodleigh, Barnes and others offer a variety of 411 bullets from 280 grains to the 400 grain.
I was having a tough time finding someone to do the 400 BW wildcat on the 1895. Either they didn't want to work on the '95 or didn't want to put the wildcat in the '95.
Keep your fingers crossed, I really hope this doesn't break the bank.
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Mule,
I thought about the 35 Whelen long and hard. It and the 338/06. The '95 could be re-bored to handle that easily. In the end, I decided to go with a 40 cal, for no good reason. I'm sure you do any of the 30-06 variants as long as you keep pressures the same. Here's Z-hat's website, while they aren't the only game in town, Fred has a bunch of work with the '95's and kinda specializes in them. He's building a lot of rifles around the proprietary Hawk cartridges, and that looks like the way I'm going.
http://www.z-hat.com/
I thought about the 35 Whelen long and hard. It and the 338/06. The '95 could be re-bored to handle that easily. In the end, I decided to go with a 40 cal, for no good reason. I'm sure you do any of the 30-06 variants as long as you keep pressures the same. Here's Z-hat's website, while they aren't the only game in town, Fred has a bunch of work with the '95's and kinda specializes in them. He's building a lot of rifles around the proprietary Hawk cartridges, and that looks like the way I'm going.
http://www.z-hat.com/
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That takedown looks nice, doesn't it? Be a great cub gun. I really like the one I have, but it's going to get turned. Oh well, I ain't all there sometimes.
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Mule,
You might try Brownells
http://www.brownells.com
Looks like they carry 3 sizes of the David Gentry and a couple of other brands.
Hope this helps.
FA18CUB,
I've corresponded with Z-hat a little bit over the last 6 monts or so, it does take them a while to get back to you. Don't lose faith in them though. It has always been a pleasure corresponding with them and they really know their stuff.
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You might try Brownells
http://www.brownells.com
Looks like they carry 3 sizes of the David Gentry and a couple of other brands.
Hope this helps.
FA18CUB,
I've corresponded with Z-hat a little bit over the last 6 monts or so, it does take them a while to get back to you. Don't lose faith in them though. It has always been a pleasure corresponding with them and they really know their stuff.
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Mule,
I spoke with Fred at Z-hat, and he said the 270-30/06 version of the '95 can be rebored up to about 375. Anything bigger than a 375 needs a new barrel.
Just in case you are interested.
I spoke with Fred at Z-hat, and he said the 270-30/06 version of the '95 can be rebored up to about 375. Anything bigger than a 375 needs a new barrel.
Just in case you are interested.
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