My old Winchester 1894

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My old Winchester 1894

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I thought I would share a few pics of my old 1894. :D Caliber is 38-55. Serial number 22642, which makes this a pretty early rifle. Letters as having had a set trigger, but sadly, that is no longer present. :cry: Overall finish is not great, but bore is good and she shoots great! Any idea as to what she might be worth?

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Nice looking old Winchester
I had one in similar shape made in 1900 with a round barrel, had a very bad bore & it didn't shoot
a 8 in group at 50 yd, sold it for a grand But wont say what I paid for it, But I will say I made out
good on the sale, Condition is every thing & yours with a good bore is a Big plus
I bought mine knowing it had a bad bore & it didn't work out
I also sold it telling the guy bout the bore, Im sure he was gonna sell it any way as he bought
the gun at a show we both had tables at

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Its has an octagon barrel with a good bore, sounds like its worth another lifetime of shooting; targets and game. :)
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Hello GA,

The condition is far below what most serious collectors are looking for. The 38-55 caliber is definitely sought after. The Lyman front sight is a small plus also. The 1897 DOM makes it a bonafide antique. The gun looks all original but I do think that the wood was lightly sanded a long time ago. It is just a tad low to some of the metal surfaces. If the bore is as good as you elude to then you might get near the $2500 mark.

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If it was mine I'd say "priceless"... :mrgreen:
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There was one in very similar condition, at a local shop, here in the Portland (OR) area. Antique serial number, same caliber, very good bore,but with the addition of a tang sight. It was priced, at $1400, and sat for over 4 months. You may want to see "completed" auctions that have actually "sold", on gunbroker, to get a better idea.
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twobit wrote:Hello GA,

The condition is far below what most serious collectors are looking for. The 38-55 caliber is definitely sought after. The Lyman front sight is a small plus also. The 1897 DOM makes it a bonafide antique. The gun looks all original but I do think that the wood was lightly sanded a long time ago. It is just a tad low to some of the metal surfaces. If the bore is as good as you elude to then you might get near the $2500 mark.

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game keeper wrote:If it was mine I'd say "priceless"... :mrgreen:
+1!

Sorta depends on how bad /fast you wanna sell. If you're thinkin' of an insurance #, that $2500 is probably about right.
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Grizzly Adams wrote:
Serial number 22642, which makes this a pretty early rifle. Letters as having had a set trigger, but sadly, that is no longer present. :cry:

Any idea as to what she might be worth?

I like it - a lot, Grizz ! IMHO, it's priceless (+352 ;) ).......... :mrgreen:

I make it's DOM as late Spring, 1897 - What did the letter say ?


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jdad wrote:There was one in very similar condition, at a local shop, here in the Portland (OR) area. Antique serial number, same caliber, very good bore,but with the addition of a tang sight. It was priced, at $1400, and sat for over 4 months. You may want to see "completed" auctions that have actually "sold", on gunbroker, to get a better idea.
Jdad, is that one still there ?
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Looks like a nice "used but not abused rifle". While not in the high dollar collectors category, its still collectable. Its a pre-1899 which adds another 25-30%. I'd say an easy 17 up to the low 2's.---------------6
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Dang that's nice. Always wanted a Win94 in 38-55. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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nice rifle, I wish Icould find one like this !
nice photos too...
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Very nice rifle GA, a full length oct. Winchester is a thing of beauty.

An 1894 is next on my list, though on my budget it will be a shooter all the way. Tempting to find one with no blue left and have it nitrided, for durability and to horrify all you guys :lol: :lol: :lol:
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pwl44m wrote:
jdad wrote:There was one in very similar condition, at a local shop, here in the Portland (OR) area. Antique serial number, same caliber, very good bore,but with the addition of a tang sight. It was priced, at $1400, and sat for over 4 months. You may want to see "completed" auctions that have actually "sold", on gunbroker, to get a better idea.
Jdad, is that one still there ?
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Thanks for the comments, guys. I most likely will hang onto this old lady. Shoots too well not to! In any case, there is just something "comfortable" about an old rifle like this one. :)


Pete44ru, the letter indicated a rifle, caliber 38-55, octagon barrel with a set trigger. Received at the warehouse on May 29, 1897 and shipped on June 2, 1897, order number 8649. Wish it still had that set trigger! :(
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Grats Grizzly, very cool. 8)
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very nice...
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Re: My old Winchester 1894

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Grizzly Adams wrote: Serial number 22642, which makes this a pretty early rifle.


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Thanks for the DOM confirmation - BTW, if you speak with a Winchester collector about it, your Rifle Model has an early Second Model receiver, indicated by what looks like a pin above the loading port (which is actually the cartridge guide attachment screw's tip, installed from the inside on that model receiver).

If it were mine, I think I'd hunt up a set trigger for it from a parts purveyor, so it'd "letter" perfectly.



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Pete44ru wrote:

If it were mine, I think I'd hunt up a set trigger for it from a parts purveyor, so it'd "letter" perfectly.

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Thanks, Pete44ru. I appreciate the additional information on the model. I have actually looked for a set trigger for it. Found a couple, but they wanted the price of a sack full of Winchester for them! :shock: Know of a possible source for one?

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game keeper wrote:If it was mine I'd say "priceless"... :mrgreen:
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