Winchester Model 94 pre-64's *UPDATED w/pics*

[boykinlp]

I have seen threads before on this subject, but they are a couple of years old. I was wanting to add one of these to my stable and I am looking for some more recent price advice. I am looking for one from the 50's in .30-30 and in excellent condition. What should I expect to have to spend? A fair price to both seller and me.

Those of you that have them (I am not trying to buy yours), what would you sell yours for? Thanks for any advice and remember, we all like pictures.

 

[Klondike Mike]

$375-$550 depending on condition of course.

 

[boykinlp]

Mike-
I am looking for one in excellent condition, and have not seen any in that condition for even $550. Ones that look like they were dragged behind a truck for $550 maybe or post-64's too. That is why I am asking for other sections of the country. Thanks for your reply. Anybody else?

 

[moosedog]

You may want to check some Michigan area gun shops and pawn shops on line. A few years ago they were scarce up here, now they seem to be eveywhere and the prices have come down to the $400 level for a nice one.

 

[gregintenn]

They go for around $600 here...when you can find one. Money can't buy mine.

 

[USAFret]

Bought a 1957 one about six months ago and paid $350, thought then and still think it was an OK deal.

 

[gjamison]

just got one from the 50's new in box all papers even had the
orginial hang tag still on it. $400 guy needed the money...

 

[cowart]

I went to gunbroker.com and ran a search on "94 pre-64 30-30" and they show 30 of them up for auction. Prices range up to $1,300.00 for one described as "mint".

 

[feralmerril]

Here is one for $700. He dont know how to take a picture.

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[ralph7]

$350 will get you a post 64 around these parts.
a pre 64 will be north of $500.

 

[Wyo]

A pre-64 M94 in good condition will run around $600 to start and a really nice one, nearly new, will go upwards of $800 in this area. Hardly ever see them, though. Guess that's why the prices are so high

 

[dmar]

A pre-64 M94 in good condition will run around $600 to start and a really nice one, nearly new, will go upwards of $800 in this area. Hardly ever see them, though. Guess that's why the prices are so high

That's what I see on them, as well... Pre 64s are more reasonably priced, and more available for sale. Of course, condition is always the driver on price. Sounds like a couple of folks here got a heck of a deal, they're out there if you look/wait...

I've got a very nice WWII era 94, and a few of post 64s. I believe its a 1943, but its from the era where the records were lost at Winchester (has the long wood in front of the barrel band). The action on the older one is so much nicer than the newer ones. Not the that post 64s are bad, or anything, but the older one is just so nice...

I don't know what I'd sell it for, but I know it's worth more than $600... That's the funny thing about guns though, they are worth so much when you're looking to buy one, and next to nothing when you want to sell it!

 

[A10]

I wouldn't sell mine, even at two grand, though it's because it was my dad's high school graduation present to himself in 1948. He carved the butt with a deer scene and my initials and gave it to me about 15 years ago. I have seen a few similar vintage in my area for 5-600 dollars. I can't say I'd pay that much for one, quite honestly, I guess it's all in what you want, though.

 

[frbeall]

I'm actually looking for one myself. As soon as I recover form purchasing my pre 64 model 70 in .30-06 in 99% condition, that's my next purchase.

 

[gunlovingirl]

The ones I've seen, in the condition you're looking for, have been $600 and up.
gjamison....What a find! You would happen to have a pic would you? I'd love to come across a deal like that!

 

[boykinlp]

A pre-64 M94 in good condition will run around $600 to start and a really nice one, nearly new, will go upwards of $800 in this area. Hardly ever see them, though. Guess that's why the prices are so high

This is what I am seeing in my area too.

I don't know what I'd sell it for, but I know it's worth more than $600... That's the funny thing about guns though, they are worth so much when you're looking to buy one, and next to nothing when you want to sell it!

Lots of folks will say "I would never pay that much for that gun." But, at the same time, they would not sell theirs for that little.

The ones I've seen, in the condition you're looking for, have been $600 and up.
gjamison....What a find! You would happen to have a pic would you? I'd love to come across a deal like that!

I'm with GLG, we would love to see some pics!! No pics make for a boring thread.

 

[Peter M. Eick]

I bought an essentially unfired one without the box for $475 a while back. The lever appears to have never been racked.

 

[boykinlp]

I originally said that I was looking for one in .30-30 because this is the caliber I am most familiar with. Obviously, there are more calibers to be had. Are there any I should stay away from or should look for in particular. Thanks for any advice.

 

[feralmerril]

From the era you are wanting, 30-30, .32 winchester special and 25-35. Others are more modern like the 7-30 waters. I would love to find a 25-35, and the .32 special will cost you even more. It and the 30-30 are almost identical. 30-30 will be your most likely find.

 

[Harrison]

I paid $550 for a 1950 20" carbine a few months ago. The bluing was better than 95% and not a speck of rust anywhere. The stock had a couple of very minor dings, and scratches. They did not charge extra for the dust bunnies in the barrel. After I knocked them out the bore looked like new. I suspect this particular 94 spend most of its life tucked back in the corner of a closet. Generally speaking the newer post war, pre-64 94s are going for anywhere from $400-$600. The old old ones that look like they led a hard life riding around in the back of a chuck wagon, on on a cow pony, seem to demand big bucks, much more than I would ever spend on one.