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Winchester 1894 30-30 - worth $689 shipped?
I've been looking for a good lever action for a while. I found one on Gunbroker that has a buy now for $650, plus $39 shipping. Here's a few pictures. Overall the rifle looks in good shape, and according to the serial number was made inn 1963. Problem is, I know nothing about Winchester values. So, I'm calling on the combined knowledge and expertise of the Forum. Yes? No? How sayeth the flock?
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04-19-2018, 10:08 PM
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I'd say, if it is truly a model 1894 made in 1902, it is worth way more than $689.
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I know little of the value of this particular rifle, but I do know the following:
I spent $300 for a post-64 model. I was told that was a decent deal. The pre-64 models are considered much more desirable.
The rifle you show appears to be in very good shape.
As far as I know, the 30-30 specs have never changed, so a 1902 should be safe to shoot.
Doing a quick check, I see plenty of 1894's going around a grand. I think you did well.
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I'm no expert, but that sounds about right, and it looks to be in amazing condition. They don't make 'em like that no more
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04-19-2018, 10:21 PM
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I was at Tulsa a couple weeks ago and talked with Steve Fjestad about gun values while he was signing my Blue Book. Winchester rifle prices are way down, as are several other vintage rifle prices. The auction houses are flooded with them, as the generation that venerated them dies off . . .
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I am NOT AN EXPERT... but to the best of my knowledge pre WWII 1894 rifles are marked 30 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) not 30-30... same cartridge... 30-30 came about from other brands not wanting to put Winchester on their guns... some say the transition happened around 1950... more research needed on that gun... serial number tells alot.
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Originally Posted by CelticSire
I've been looking for a good lever action for a while. I found one on Gunbroker that has a buy now for $650, plus $39 shipping. Here's a few pictures. Overall the rifle looks in good shape, and according to the serial number was made inn 1902. Problem is, I know nothing about Winchester values. So, I'm calling on the combined knowledge and expertise of the Forum. Yes? No? How sayeth the flock?
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The rifle in the pictures was not made in 1902 . . .
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As with the others; I'm no expert. My '94 is 1928. I'm suspect of the front sight as well as the bluing. My '94 is brown overall so I have nothing to compare but there is a bell going off that tells me it has been reblued. I can't put my finger on just WHAT it is but maybe it is the blue lever and the fit of the wood? I know that great examples exist but I'm skeptical of this one. Can you ask the seller?
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The rifle in the pictures was not made in 1902 . . .
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You're right. I looked at the serial number again. There was an additional number I couldn't see until I magnified the photo. Made in 1963.
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I am NOT AN EXPERT... but to the best of my knowledge pre WWII 1894 rifles are marked 30 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) not 30-30... same cartridge... 30-30 came about from other brands not wanting to put Winchester on their guns... some say the transition happened around 1950... more research needed on that gun... serial number tells alot.
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It's marked 30 WCF.
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Winchester Model 94 Carbine, caliber .30-30, manufactured 1963, condition shown is very good to excellent. Personally, I think $650 is just about right, and $39 shipping is pretty good.
I am always on the lookout for 94 Carbines. Both sons and all the grandkids have received one, and now the grandkids are having kids, so I have to follow through! I'd rather pay $689 delivered for a nice pre-64 than a couple hundred less for later production or lesser condition.
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Yes . they dont make them anymore, I have a 1912 and a 1941 and my price would be 1000 each
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It is a fair, not great price - in the range of "don't have to feel guilty about paying it but no great bargain".
1894 values have dropped quite a bit from their peaks (just after production was "discontinued", only to be restarted with a Japan-made version a few years ago).
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Do you like it, then buy it.
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I have mixed feelings about the wisdom of buying late pre-1964 M94s unless you plan to be a Winchester collector or investor. As a shooter, if that's your intent in buying one, a newer M94 is just as serviceable. And will cost you much less. Several years ago I bought a very good condition 1967-made example (about as good as the one pictured) for less than $200. Fairly recently, I saw one in lesser condition than mine, but still not bad, I could have bought for $150. There is no shortage of M94s. Millions were made. There are other Winchester long gun models with far greater price appreciation potential, if that is a factor.
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I would lke to know where everybody got the 1902 date from!!???? The op states a date of 1963 in the original question. Anyhow that still makes it pre 64 if it is original I would say it is descent buy. It will be worth more than $700 in the future.
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I would lke to know where everybody got the 1902 date from!!???? The op states a date of 1963 in the original question. Anyhow that still makes it pre 64 if it is original I would say it is descent buy. It will be worth more than $700 in the future.
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He changed his original post from a much earlier date.
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not according to the photos....
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It's marked 30 WCF.
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not wanting to be difficult... but Image number 4 in the first post shows... 30-30... unless I am missing something.. nice looking rifle...
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I'd pay $650 for that.
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There's one here locally in really nice shape, almost as nice as that one, made in 1956. That one is $550 last I looked. $650 wouldn't be all that far off.
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