i have an old gun and want to get an idea what its worth, it is a Winchester model 94 made in New Haven, Conn. usa. winchester proof steel.? any comments?
2007-10-27 10:01:10 · 4 answers · asked by sugerglaze28 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Hi Super. That's actually a nice model even more desirable now that Winchester shut down its doors. I own three. A $150. one my brother gave me years ago when he learned I didn't own a 'thurty-thurty!' A $300. one I purchased four years ago (before Winchester closed down) that was manufactured in 1949. Both are .30-30s. And recently I paid $700. for a Trapper Model 1894 (made in the mid-eighties without the external safety which I find offensive) in .44 Magnum with the shorty 16" barrel. This one has never been fired, is like new in the original box and purchased just AFTER Winchester folded. You know, I just happened to be at the right place at the right time and just happened to have some money with me. Now that Winchester closed down I hear that even plain-Jane 1894s are selling for $400.
The value of your particular 1894 is hard to fix without seeing it. Sounds like it may be an older model (Winchester Proof Steel). If it is original, like new with a low serial number it could easily be worth a thousand dollars. Of course, the caliber, serial number, barrel length, style & whether or not it is one of the many commemorative models also matters.
Sounds like you have a keeper. I'm holding on to my 1894s!
Good luck.
H
2007-10-28 07:23:48 · answer #1 · answered by H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most gun shops have a book that lists Winchester firearms by serial number. They just check the number and it tells you what year the firearm was made. Then, knowing that, you can get a better idea of what it is worth. Also remember that Winchester just stopped producing the model 94 so the value will go up if you take care of it. I've seen them sell for as little as $175 for a junker, to several thousand for one of the older and more desirable rifles. Get a copy of "the blue book of gun values" at barnes and noble etc and look up the value. They have a rating system that tells you what it is worth in different conditions. I find their estimates are a little higher than the mainstream, but it gets you a good idea.
2007-10-27 20:37:31 · answer #2 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Price can vary greatly.
First you will want to find out the year of manufacture of the gun. If you go to the link below and enter the serial number it well tell you what year it was made. Pre-1964 models command a premium because they have a milled one piece receiver versus new ones that are stamped and made from a few pieces of steel.
After finding out if it was made before or after 1964 you will now want to get an idea of its condition. Scratches and gouges in the wood will subtract value, the same goes for the metal finish if it is thinning anywhere.
2007-10-27 23:46:40 · answer #3 · answered by Matt M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
gunbroker.com, auctionarms.com, gunsamerica.com >> Check these sites for value & price.*
2007-10-27 17:08:10 · answer #4 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋