Old Winchester values???

robertscheib · 04-14-2008, 05:18 PM

I'm cleaning/serviceing/making minor repairs on two old Winchester Model 1894's in 30WCF for a friend - he's asking what is approximate value of his two rifles? Can any readers of this forum give me any approximations as to possible worth?
1896 "Model 1894" rifle, 5 digit serial number, w/26" octogon barrel and full length magazine - believe it has all original parts. Very good+ bore, excellent condition original stock wood, very good+ condition metal surfaces w/worn blued metal finish [maybe not original?] and very smooth action. Has deep "c" shaped wrap over metal butt plate, and a "period" adjust. fold down rear peep sight.
1898 "Model 1894" carbine, 6 digit serial number, w/24" round barrel and full length magazine - believe it has all original parts. Very good+ bore, good+ condition original stock wood, very good condition metal surfaces w/only traces of original finish, and very smooth action. It has saddle ring stud on receiver. A typical "ranch" gun as remembered from my mis-spent youth!!
I've done a very carefull complete strip down and detail cleaning of both firearms: Hoppes and CLP products for metal parts - denatured alcohol scrub and Linseed Oil soaks for the wood. I plan to return the rifles with lightly oiled metal surfaces, in treated "gun-socks".
Is there anything else I should be doing for long term preservation - these are "keepsakes" that will be fired very little if any in the future???

Oxford · 04-14-2008, 07:33 PM

Sorry...my Win Model 94 was made in 1974 and is valued in the neighborhood of $350+/-. I wouldn't sell it for that, though.

As for older collector Model 94's...I think their values rise far higher than mine...even though they may be "wall hangers."

rondog · 04-14-2008, 09:32 PM

They're worth a LOT, and climbing higher everyday. I'm sure there's a Winchester collectors forum out there somewhere that can tell you more. Bring photos.

lefty o · 04-15-2008, 12:57 AM

without a first hand inspection, its just about impossible to give an accurate value. be careful of what you clean or oil, improper care can diminish the value a great deal.

robertscheib · 04-20-2008, 12:17 AM

Playing with my new digital camera so thought I'd attempt to post picture of the two just finished Model 1894's described in my original posting above.

04-14-2008, 05:18 PM	#1
robertscheib Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 74	Old Winchester values??? I'm cleaning/serviceing/making minor repairs on two old Winchester Model 1894's in 30WCF for a friend - he's asking what is approximate value of his two rifles? Can any readers of this forum give me any approximations as to possible worth? 1896 "Model 1894" rifle, 5 digit serial number, w/26" octogon barrel and full length magazine - believe it has all original parts. Very good+ bore, excellent condition original stock wood, very good+ condition metal surfaces w/worn blued metal finish [maybe not original?] and very smooth action. Has deep "c" shaped wrap over metal butt plate, and a "period" adjust. fold down rear peep sight. 1898 "Model 1894" carbine, 6 digit serial number, w/24" round barrel and full length magazine - believe it has all original parts. Very good+ bore, good+ condition original stock wood, very good condition metal surfaces w/only traces of original finish, and very smooth action. It has saddle ring stud on receiver. A typical "ranch" gun as remembered from my mis-spent youth!! I've done a very carefull complete strip down and detail cleaning of both firearms: Hoppes and CLP products for metal parts - denatured alcohol scrub and Linseed Oil soaks for the wood. I plan to return the rifles with lightly oiled metal surfaces, in treated "gun-socks". Is there anything else I should be doing for long term preservation - these are "keepsakes" that will be fired very little if any in the future??? __________________ The older I get the faster I was!

04-14-2008, 07:33 PM	#2
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,073 Blog Entries: 4	Sorry...my Win Model 94 was made in 1974 and is valued in the neighborhood of $350+/-. I wouldn't sell it for that, though. As for older collector Model 94's...I think their values rise far higher than mine...even though they may be "wall hangers." __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

04-14-2008, 09:32 PM	#3
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 1,549	They're worth a LOT, and climbing higher everyday. I'm sure there's a Winchester collectors forum out there somewhere that can tell you more. Bring photos. __________________ What she doesn't know about, doesn't piss her off.....

04-15-2008, 12:57 AM	#4
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,027	without a first hand inspection, its just about impossible to give an accurate value. be careful of what you clean or oil, improper care can diminish the value a great deal.