Browning Model 1895 Sporting Rifle

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf firearm
gptkbp:action lever-action
gptkbp:availableSizes gptkb:.30-06_Springfield
gptkb:.303_British
.30-40 Krag
gptkbp:barrelLength 22 inches
steel
gptkbp:caliber .30-40 Krag
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:design influenced modern lever-action designs
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:John_Browning
gptkbp:finish blued finish
gptkbp:historicalContext used in various conflicts
popular in the late 19th century
part of the evolution of repeating rifles
developed during the rise of hunting sports
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first commercially successful lever-action rifle
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Browning Model 1895 Sporting Rifle
gptkbp:legacy remains popular among collectors
considered a classic firearm
influenced_future_Browning_designs
gptkbp:marketedAs sporting rifle
hunting rifle
gptkbp:notableFeature adjustable rear sight
tang safety
smooth lever action
gptkbp:notableUsers collectors
law enforcement agencies
shooting sports enthusiasts
American_hunters
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:Browning_Arms_Company
gptkbp:productionLocation gptkb:Belgium
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:productionYears 1895-1930
gptkbp:range effective range of 300 yards
gptkbp:replacedBy Browning_Model_81
gptkbp:safetyFeatures manual safety
cross-bolt safety
gptkbp:services internal magazine
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:stockSymbol walnut
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Browning_Model_1917
gptkbp:triggerType single-stage trigger
gptkbp:type lever-action rifle
gptkbp:usedBy military forces
gptkbp:weight 8.5 lbs
3-5 lbs
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1895