LOL, Ya honestly it would have to be worth what I was hoping it was worth for me to even consider selling it. That's why I really never pulled it out to research it. I mean really it's worth way more to me from my own history with it, but if it checked out, and someone had to have it... If I could find the book it was in it would double the value for me... I would just give it to my son tell him the story of whe his granddad got it...and hope he gets what he feels he needs or pass on the legacy... but like my dad I would want to personally have it authenticated for my son...
Mod 70 Winchester in 9mm
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LOL, Ya honestly it would have to be worth what I was hoping it was worth for me to even consider selling it. That's why I really never pulled it out to research it. I mean really it's worth way more to me from my own history with it, but if it checked out, and someone had to have it... If I could find the book it was in it would double the value for me... I would just give it to my son tell him the story of whe his granddad got it...and hope he gets what he feels he needs or pass on the legacy... but like my dad I would want to personally have it authenticated for my son...
5BeansintheWheel
Member
Are you positive the partial serial number you posted is correct?
Meaning it is not a typo.
Patrick
Meaning it is not a typo.
Patrick
Why don't you write to the Winchester Museum in Cody, WY and get a factory letter?
Not sure if yours fits in the range, but it could be worth a phone call...
http://centerofthewest.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015_Winchester_SN-list.pdf
Not sure if yours fits in the range, but it could be worth a phone call...
http://centerofthewest.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015_Winchester_SN-list.pdf
DWalt
Member
OP said it was sn# 420xx, and that's also what shows in the picture. The listing of Model 70 SNs indicates 1942 production. The Cody letter indicates it has no Model 70 information (warehouse records or SN dating) for a SN that low. I really do not know how the factory lettering works for Winchester guns, but I'd think a phone call to the museum should result in some information as to whether it would be even possible to get any meaningful historical information. They may also be able to identify some advanced Model 70 collectors who might be able to provide more information.
5BeansintheWheel
Member
I can't see any number at all, but I am using my phone.
The reason I ask is Rule shows at least 5 different 9mm rifles in his book.
One of them is 42191.
Patrick
Had me rolling on this exchange. Never seen a show where so many line up willingly to get royally screwed over at a PAWN SHOP.
Very good sir.
Chuck
Wyatt Burp
Member
It's the price they are willing to pay to be on TV for a couple minutes.
DWalt
Member
Everything on that show is staged.
Art Doc
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
FYI- The shop featured on the show Pawn Stars does not have an FFL and deals only in antique guns not requiring an FFL. No idea why they don't have one and I have never seen a pawn shop without one. Maybe owner is a convicted felon, or they lost the FFL, or he doesn't want to deal with the ATF...I don't know.
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