A large rifle designed to fire larger hunting cartridges. Chambered for .33 W.C.F., .38-56, .40-65, .40-70, .40-83, .45-70 and .45-90. Came standard with: round or octagonal barrels from 26" to 32" in length; bull-length magazine tube; buckhorn rear and blade front sights. Finish is case colored receiver, lever and hammer. Rest is blued. Varnished walnut stock. Barrel markings are same as Model 1894. Top tang marked "Model 1895". After 1896 "Special Smokeless Steel" was stamped on barrel. There were many options available and they have a big effect on value. Approximately 18,000 manufactured between 1895 and 1917.