[Swampman]

I bought this one cheap because it had a broken buttstock which I repaired. It's a good shooter.

 

[oldbrass]

Now thats a nice shootin iron, you do good work Swampman, I wish I could come across a deal like that..what kind of adhesive did you use for the repair, or is it a new stock?? Again very nice,I`d be real proud of that rifle.

 

[1894]

Great looking rifle ! Any very nice pic !

 

[Swampman]

The inital reair was with clear epoxy. I went back and worked on the hair line gaps with fine walnut sawdust and Super Glue. I used the thin runny kind. You work the powdery sawdust into the gap and soak it with Super Glue. After filling and sanding several times, I repaired the finish with Min-Wax Satin Tung Oil Finish and OOOO Steel Wool. You can hardly see the repair. I paid $300.00 for it. I love these early 1895s.

 

[Rooster59]

I've only seen photos of the early 1895's. I'm partial to straight stocks anyway and prefer dovetailed front sights rather than ramps. Can't remember the Duke using a rifle with a ramped front sight. But then again, he was partial to Winchesters.

The only thing I'd prefer different on yours is a full length mag tube. Just not fond of the sport rifle look of the abbreviated tubes.

Jeff

 

[1895gunner]

Awesome rifle swampman. Gotta love an 1895.

1895gunner

 

[greyhawk50]

Very nice indeed. Really like that straight stock.

 

[biku324]

I do like a hand-rubbed tung oil finish!

 

[Shooter]

That's a great pic.

 

[JohnnyLoco]

cool rifle

 

[Hyphenated]

That's a great looking rifle and a heck of a deal!

 

[Big bore]

Very nice swampman, that's one to be proud of for sure. Thanks for sharing.

Jim

 

[28Shooter]

Nice rifle Swampman, congratulations! Does she kick hard with that straight stock? I'm thinking 45/70 for my next rifle.

 

[Swampman]

The recoil isn't bad. I rarely shoot real heavy loads.

 

[28Shooter]

Thanks Swampman, your opinion is appreciated.