winchester 94

[norm]

need to know the approximate value .32 octagon barrel no serial number i could find.alas drilled and tapped ffor scope. good condition. tks in advance

 

[30-30remchester]

Collected, shot, carried and hunted with this model for 5 decades. There are too many variables to make any accurate assessment. Age of manufacture, whether it is a rifle or carbine, whether it has original sights or finish, bore condition, etc. all effects value. But the real deal killer is the drilling of extra hole is a deal breaker for most and seriously devalue any antique firearm. Picture would help.

 

[Fishinfool]

Way to little info to provide even a ball park value. Serial number should be on the bottom of the action, in front of the lever mechanism. Clear photos needed as well. As it is, there is just to many variations and years of production to be accurate, though any model 94 in decent shape is at least 5 or 6 hundred. Some way more. Non factory D&T hurts the value of almost any vintage firearm.

Larry

Added - Mr. Remchester is a little faster typer than me..

 

[diyj98]

I agree with everything above, not enough info and the extra holes hurt. There is a serial number on a 94, you've just overlooked it.

 

[LoboGunLeather]

I agree with everything above, not enough info and the extra holes hurt. There is a serial number on a 94, you've just overlooked it.

Or possibly the serial number has been removed by grinding or filing, not unusual for stolen firearms over the years. If that has occurred the collector value will be completely destroyed, and the rifle may be unlawful to possess in many states.

Underside of the receiver, just forward of the lever pivot and just rear of the fore-end wood.

 

[TIMETRIPPER]

32 Winchester Special or 32-40? Barrel length?

John

 

[diyj98]

Or possibly the serial number has been removed by grinding or filing, not unusual for stolen firearms over the years. If that has occurred the collector value will be completely destroyed, and the rifle may be unlawful to possess in many states.

Good point. I didn't even think about a stolen gun, that could be the issue. But that would be more than unlawful in many states, that would be unlawful by Federal law.

 

[chief38]

Photos would help us determine value - condition is major consideration. Without them, we are just typing blindly.

 

[30-30remchester]

The fact that the op mentioned an octagonal barrel indicates it is a rifle and not a carbine and thus made prior to 1927.

 

[norm]

it is a rifle . It now belongs to my freind's widow . i have requested pics. she needs to sell it and also has a marlin 336

 

[norm]

ser. number indicates 1917

 

[TIMETRIPPER]

Being tapped reduces value greatly but pics are still needed for an honest evaluation.

John