I quickly put this together to see if I were to send this off to Winchester and yes I am sure to get back a "Sir it will never happen... get a life package" in the mail I am just curious just how many people would really be interested in buying a "NIB" production model for the 7.62X54R.
(Also feel free to criticize any of the info included I am sure it is not all correct...I am not a professional gunsmith or builder/ designer for that matter, just an enthusiast. (Or dreamer which ever term is preferred)
Winchester Model 70 “Sporter Metric Express”
Caliber / Gauge 7.62×54mmR (.311” Diameter Bore)
Action Type Long Action
Magazine Capacity 5
Barrel Length 24"
Nominal Overall Length 44 3/8"
Nominal Length of Pull 13 3/4"
Nominal Drop at Comb n/a
Nominal Drop at Heel n/a
Nominal Weight 7 lbs. 4 oz.
Rate of Twist Rifling is 4 groove, right hand, 1 in 9 1/2" (24.1 cm.) twist for all models.
Wood Finish Satin Finish
Stock / Grip Grade I Walnut
U.S. Suggested $879.99
Cartridge dimensions
The 7.62×54mmR has 4.16 ml (64 grains H2O) cartridge case capacity. The pronounced tapering exterior shape of the case was designed to promote reliable case feeding and extraction in bolt action rifles and machine guns alike, under challenging conditions. Although the design did not help improve reliability, the cartridge's shape remains the same to the present day.
You have done it before…you can do it again! (Only this time in M70 format)
Russian-contract Winchester M1895 rifle, chambered for 7.62x54R Russian ammunition and fitted with bayonet lug and clip guides.
Data for Russian contract rifle:
Calibers: 7.62x54R
Action: manually operated, lever action
Overallength: 1160mm
Barrellength: 712mm
Weight: 4.10 kg empty
Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
The Winchester 1895 rifle has been developed by famous designer John Moses Browning as a hunting rifle, capable to safely handle long and powerful rifle ammunition, unsuitable for earlier Winchester lever-action rifles. Of about 426 thousands of M1895 rifles, made made by Winchester between 1895 and 1931, about 300 thousands were made on Russian military contract between 1915 and 1917. Of those, about 293 000 rifles reached the Russia before the revolution broke out. Small numbers of Winchester 1895 rifles, chambered for .30-40 Krag ammunition and fitted into military-type stocks, also were acquired between the 1897 - 98 and used by US forces during the Spanish-American war.
Compared to contemporary military-type bolt action rifles, Winchester M1895 rifles were slightly faster to operate, thanks to its lever-action system; in Russian pattern these rifles also were fitted with clip guides, which allowed for faster reloading. On the other hand, M1895 rifles were more sensitive to fouling and dirt, than the Mosin M1891 or Mauser 1898, and the lever action was less comfortable to operate when firing from prone position, so typical for XX century warfare.
The Winchester M1895 is a lever action, magazine fed rifle. The horizontally sliding bolt is locked to the receiver by the vertically sliding locking piece, which slides in the receiver grooves up to lock the bolt and down to unlock it. The bolt is locked at its rear, just behind he magazine, but the action is strong enough to safely handle such powerful cartridges as .30-06 or .405 WCF. Movement of the bolt is controlled by the manually operated lever. The interesting feature of the M1895 design is that the trigger is disconnected from internal lockwork during the reloading cycle - an useful safety feature. External hammer also provided additional visual control of the state of the rifle. The box magazine held five or six cartridges in single column, and was loaded through the top opening in the receiver; spent cartridges also were ejected to the top. All M1895 rifles except the Russian-contract ones were loaded with single rounds; Russian-contract rifles were fitted with clip guides, and accepted standard stripper clips from Russian Mosin M1891 rifle. Military-type rifles were fitted with long stocks with straight grips and short forends, as well as bayonet lugs and sling swivels. Commercial rifles were available with various styles and grades of stocks. Most M1895 rifles were witted wit open tangent rear sights and unprotected blade front sights.
So come on let’s put it back into production!
So really: Yes, No, Mabye and why? (Sorry no poll I want to know why... )
(And really no it does not have to be a Winchester M70 either for those non- Winchester M70 people.)
(Also feel free to criticize any of the info included I am sure it is not all correct...I am not a professional gunsmith or builder/ designer for that matter, just an enthusiast. (Or dreamer which ever term is preferred)
Winchester Model 70 “Sporter Metric Express”
Caliber / Gauge 7.62×54mmR (.311” Diameter Bore)
Action Type Long Action
Magazine Capacity 5
Barrel Length 24"
Nominal Overall Length 44 3/8"
Nominal Length of Pull 13 3/4"
Nominal Drop at Comb n/a
Nominal Drop at Heel n/a
Nominal Weight 7 lbs. 4 oz.
Rate of Twist Rifling is 4 groove, right hand, 1 in 9 1/2" (24.1 cm.) twist for all models.
Wood Finish Satin Finish
Stock / Grip Grade I Walnut
U.S. Suggested $879.99
Cartridge dimensions
The 7.62×54mmR has 4.16 ml (64 grains H2O) cartridge case capacity. The pronounced tapering exterior shape of the case was designed to promote reliable case feeding and extraction in bolt action rifles and machine guns alike, under challenging conditions. Although the design did not help improve reliability, the cartridge's shape remains the same to the present day.
You have done it before…you can do it again! (Only this time in M70 format)
Russian-contract Winchester M1895 rifle, chambered for 7.62x54R Russian ammunition and fitted with bayonet lug and clip guides.
Data for Russian contract rifle:
Calibers: 7.62x54R
Action: manually operated, lever action
Overallength: 1160mm
Barrellength: 712mm
Weight: 4.10 kg empty
Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
The Winchester 1895 rifle has been developed by famous designer John Moses Browning as a hunting rifle, capable to safely handle long and powerful rifle ammunition, unsuitable for earlier Winchester lever-action rifles. Of about 426 thousands of M1895 rifles, made made by Winchester between 1895 and 1931, about 300 thousands were made on Russian military contract between 1915 and 1917. Of those, about 293 000 rifles reached the Russia before the revolution broke out. Small numbers of Winchester 1895 rifles, chambered for .30-40 Krag ammunition and fitted into military-type stocks, also were acquired between the 1897 - 98 and used by US forces during the Spanish-American war.
Compared to contemporary military-type bolt action rifles, Winchester M1895 rifles were slightly faster to operate, thanks to its lever-action system; in Russian pattern these rifles also were fitted with clip guides, which allowed for faster reloading. On the other hand, M1895 rifles were more sensitive to fouling and dirt, than the Mosin M1891 or Mauser 1898, and the lever action was less comfortable to operate when firing from prone position, so typical for XX century warfare.
The Winchester M1895 is a lever action, magazine fed rifle. The horizontally sliding bolt is locked to the receiver by the vertically sliding locking piece, which slides in the receiver grooves up to lock the bolt and down to unlock it. The bolt is locked at its rear, just behind he magazine, but the action is strong enough to safely handle such powerful cartridges as .30-06 or .405 WCF. Movement of the bolt is controlled by the manually operated lever. The interesting feature of the M1895 design is that the trigger is disconnected from internal lockwork during the reloading cycle - an useful safety feature. External hammer also provided additional visual control of the state of the rifle. The box magazine held five or six cartridges in single column, and was loaded through the top opening in the receiver; spent cartridges also were ejected to the top. All M1895 rifles except the Russian-contract ones were loaded with single rounds; Russian-contract rifles were fitted with clip guides, and accepted standard stripper clips from Russian Mosin M1891 rifle. Military-type rifles were fitted with long stocks with straight grips and short forends, as well as bayonet lugs and sling swivels. Commercial rifles were available with various styles and grades of stocks. Most M1895 rifles were witted wit open tangent rear sights and unprotected blade front sights.
So come on let’s put it back into production!
So really: Yes, No, Mabye and why? (Sorry no poll I want to know why... )
(And really no it does not have to be a Winchester M70 either for those non- Winchester M70 people.)