Winchester-Lee Model 1895 6mm Navy Rifle
 

Here for your perusal is Winchester-Lee Model 1895 6mm Navy rifle serial number 18003 with bayonet and scabbard. This rifle was part of the second US Navy contract (serial numbers 15001-20000) inspected by Lt John N. Jordan (J.N.J as stamped on top of breech) which were delivered from 1 August through 6 December 1898.


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Very nice example!

Great gun and bayonet! I have always been fascinated with these straight-pull bolt action pieces.
Ron

Here are a box of 20 rounds Remington-UMC 6mm USN rounds; individual round; head stamps and repro S&S clip and wire. When I get the rifle thoroughly checked out I'll shoot a few clips to see how the old warhorse performs.

Here's the open bolt.

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Simply fascinating... thanks for sharing.

Very interesting. That 6mm round looks a lot like the Arisaka or Carcano rounds.

George

Thanks for sharing, like others I have always been fascinated with these bolt action guns, their old steel and shiny wood are simply "enchanting".

Sergio

Per the Winchester Repeating Fire Arms letter the serial number was applied to the on July 22, 1898; Caliber: N; received in warehouse on August 12, 1898 and shipped from warehouse on August 20, 1898; Order number 2689. It just missed the Spanish-American War but may have served during the Relief of the Foreign Legations in Peking during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900 or during the Philippine Insurrection 1899-1902. I'll have to see if I can track down the USN or USMC ship/unit which eventually received this rifle.