WINCHESTER model 55

Overview

The Winchester Model 55 is a highly prized, limited-production lever-action rifle manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. between 1924 and 1932. Introduced as a streamlined, rapid-handling evolution of the legendary Model 1894, this rifle features a 24-inch lightweight tapered round barrel and a unique half-length under-barrel tubular magazine with a 3+1 ammo capacity. This configuration gives the rifle a uniquely sleek profile and a beautifully balanced, front-light feel that makes it an exceptional woods gun.Chambered in the historic .30 WCF (fully compatible with modern .30-30 Winchester ammunition), this specimen features an honest, dark factory blued finish on the alloy steel components, beautifully displaying its classic heritage. The metal is paired with a smooth, un-checkered plain straight-grip American Walnut stock and matching forend, capped with a traditional steel shotgun-style buttplate. Outfitted with standard open sporting sights, this rare piece of Winchester history offers a perfect bridge between classic aesthetic charm and reliable performance.