Introduced in 1876 as the “Centennial Rifle,” this was one of the first lever action firearms to chamber heavier, centerfire ammunition with enough power to hunt bears or bison. Its capability was also appealing to notorious outlaws such as Johnny Ringo and Tom Horn. Features chamber options for four of the original cartridges. Case-hardened frame finish; blue barrel. Straight stock. Weighs approximately 10 lbs.
Specifications:
- Caliber: .50-95
- Barrel Length: 28"
- Capacity: 11 Rounds
- Sights: Buckhorn Rear Sight, Blade Front Sigh
- Action Version: No
- Grip/Stock: Walnut Straight Stock
- Finish: Blue Finish with Case Hardened Frame
- Overall Length: 48 inches
- Weight: 10 lbs
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The .50-95 Winchester (.50-95 Winchester Express)was among several powerful new blackpowder cartridges introduced in 1876 in the Winchester Model 1876 Centennial lever action. The largest cartridge developed for the '76 Winchester, the .50-95 is essentially an updated version of the .50-70 cartridge, using a 1.913-inch case sized to fit the 1876 action. Using a .513-inch bullet diameter, the .50-95 used a light-for-caliber 300-grain bullet at 1557 fps. It was thus a very powerful cartridge, but was not as popular as the .45-60 or .45-75. It was also chambered in Colt's Lightning slide-action. Rarely seen today, it has been chambered to some reproduction rifles, but never achieved the legendary renown of the big Sharps cartridges. — Craig Boddington
