Reeder Custom Guns - Your views on the '95 are very interesting to me

WB
Your views on the '95 are very interesting to me
Tuesday, February 03, 2026, 08:49

As mentioned it seemed very popular when it came out and well into the 1930's. The 1886 (basically the M71) was out at the same time and while encountered, does not seem as popular. Was it the chamberings? I had a Jap Winchester '86 in .45-90 and did find it very cumbersome.

The '95 is a chunk, but looks so slim and handy in all those historical photos. If I were back then I'd probably choose a Lee Enfield bolt gun in .303. I have always liked them and what firepower for the day. For a bush beater I like them better than a Mauser or copy. I think I still have a "Jungle Carbine" .303 someplace. Today, the little 16" lever carbines Jim is so fond of, really make a lot of sense. I have a couple of those in .429 GNR and .357.

I have a terrible yearning for a 1895 Winchester - WB, 2026-02-02, 10:57
- I bought the take down model in 405 - Blake, 2026-02-02, 18:13
  - Your views on the '95 are very interesting to me - WB, 2026-02-03, 08:49
    - It is likely do to the barrel length - Blake, 2026-02-03, 12:43
      - I think almost all sporting ‘95’s have longer barrels - WB, 2026-02-03, 18:36
    - 1895 winchester - Ron rogalsky, 2026-02-03, 11:39
- I wonder how high that young boy would jump - Gary Reeder, 2026-02-02, 11:53
  - The above story was true and the only one that seemed to get - Gary Reeder, 2026-02-02, 12:12
    - I try to stay out of trouble when in Africa. (nm) - Sean Harper, 2026-02-02, 14:10
  - Oh that’s rich! I can just see Puffy’s mirth. - WB, 2026-02-02, 12:00
    - We stayed in 2 or 3 man tents most of the time and - Gary Reeder, 2026-02-02, 20:51