Value question for the experts

[cessnapilot]

I came across a 1942 Model 94 in .32 Winchester. It's about a 60 to 70 % gun. No cracks or big dings on stock or forend, no overwhelming scratches on receiver or barrel. Bore is mint and shiny like a new penny. Screws don't look like they have been turned. Owner will not take less then 600.00 for the gun, I have a 1975 Model 94 in 30-30 that's absolutely pristine, I LOVE it, been looking for a nice pre 64. They're not that easy to find up here. So , what do you guys think about the deal? Any opinions greatly appreicated, thanks in advance for any help.

[J Miller]

To me ( who am no X-spurt ) I think $600.00 for a 60% to 70% carbine is a bit steep. But then I'm a bit prejudiced as I got my 1950 Win 94 in 30-30 for a whopping $250.00 several years ago, and it was almost NIB new.

I don't know where you are, but what it comes down to is just how much do you want it? Need has nothing to do with it as your 30-30 will take care of anything the 32 WS will.

I think I'd look around some more before I decided to buy.

That's just me of course.

Joe

[victor]

IMO,get it.especially if their hard to find up there.you'll never regret it.
The only problem would be deciding which one to take afield each time.
Where exactly is "up here"?

[1886]

Welcome Sir. Just my opinion but that is way steep unless there is some special provenance with that shooter. I see that very same rifle in my part of the world quite regularly for $395.00. Good Luck, 1886.

[TedH]

While the price may seem high to some, if they are hard to come by in your neck of the woods that may make it worth the extra money to you. If it's something you really want, you won't regret paying that for it.

[86er]

If you are satisfied with the gun's condition and care then get it. It is over-priced among the same vintage/model/caliber but you cannot put a price on knowing where it came from, self inspecting and having it instantly.

[winchester1886]

Being in 32WS I would want to shoot it before I bought it as they are famous for throwing lead all over the place I have read. I would try and get one in 30-30 if it was me.

[1886]

Being in 32WS I would want to shoot it before I bought it as they are famous for throwing lead all over the place I have read. I would try and get one in 30-30 if it was me.

I have not heard of this condition. I have owned several, they all shot well. I was not aware that the Win. 94 .32, of that vintage, suffered from inconsistent groove diameter. I can not imagine what else might be the culprit, causing erratic performance as compared to the .30 W.C.F. Thanks, 1886.

[KirkD]

Like the others have advised, the price is a little high by about $200 or $300 for a gun in that condition, but on the other hand, if they are hard to find where you are, and you really want it, then buy it.

[JerryB]

Welcome to the forum!! None of the 94 32spl carbines that I can remember growing up around were ever shot on paper targets but I know that everyone including my uncle's that I used were absolutely minute of deer. That should be enough unless you are going to use it for match shooting. When I do find something that I want it is always high.

[Mike D.]

Wyr, I have to agre with the other guys. No matter if a gun is "hard to find' in your area, $600 is quite a bit too much for a '42 vintage Model 94. Shop around, it sounds like this fella is playing you. There are plenty of pre-64 ,32WSs to go around.

[Chuck 100 yd]

$600 is what I gave for my latest .32 Win Mod.94 but it is in almost new condition and I am WEEK !!!



Keep looking. You can do better.

[JerryB]

That is a beauty!!

[GoatGuy]

cessnapilot - If truth be known, I doubt there is a member of us on this forum who hasn't paid more than a gun is "worth" at one time or another during our respective lifetimes of acquiring. If the rifle really lights your fire and you can and want to spend the $'s, don't worry about what one like it might go for in some other part of the country. Good luck, good hunting and welcome to the forum!!

Chuck - that is a beauty! Love those .32 Winny Specials. This topic has convinced me; I'm going to blow the dust off my raggedy-___'ed .32 WS and harvest a deer with it this season. So far, it's mostly taken coyotes and other assorted varmints since I've had it, but now it's going to get a little respect and accompany me on a whitetail hunt. My .45-70 and .30-30 will just have to take a backseat in '09.

[Nate Kiowa Jones]

That price may be a little high depending on the condition but keep in mind, that 1942 gun is the last year of the pre-war guns. That does make it more desirable to some. It was the last year the 94 and the 92 shared the same wood,too.