Winchester Model 94 question

[wolfhound309]

Hi,
I am new to this forum but had some questions about a Winchester Model 94 30-30. I was wondering if people could tell me what I could expect to get for this gun. It was from 1950 I believe based on the number. Any help would be greatly appreciate. I have included several pics.
Thanks

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[twobit]

Hello,

You are correct. Based on the serial number the the rifle was manufactured during 1950. There is none of the original bluing left on the receiver and the wood has been sanded and refinished. Due to these alterations the rifle has little value in the collecting community and as a shooter you might get $500 on the best of days.

Hope this helps
Michael

[Lastmohecken]

Yep, my guess is $400 to $500 and in my opinion, actually handling the gun and working the lever, etc. would determine the final call.

[ANoniMousse]

That one reminds me of the one my Grandpa gave me. I killed my first whitetail with that rifle and some handloaded ammo. Winchesters took a spike in price a few years ago, but seem to have settled back down, although the days of a $100 shooter rifle are long gone. Collectors are usually after pristine examples unless it's a rare variation with a factory letter and provenance, etc. Yours looks like a fairly solid shooter grade that still has some life left in it for making memories on a cold fall day in the deer woods.

[Ray Newman]

My SWAG (Scientific Wild Arsed Guess): Around here US $400-450 and depending upon condition of the bore. If bore is pitted, rusted, muzzle wear at crown, etc., maybe not US $400.00.

[gamekeeper]

That one reminds me of the one my Grandpa gave me. I killed my first whitetail with that rifle and some handloaded ammo. Winchesters took a spike in price a few years ago, but seem to have settled back down, although the days of a $100 shooter rifle are long gone. Collectors are usually after pristine examples unless it's a rare variation with a factory letter and provenance, etc. Yours looks like a fairly solid shooter grade that still has some life left in it for making memories on a cold fall day in the deer woods.

Welcome to the fire wolfhound309 and AnoniMousse... always good to have someone who appreciates old Winchesters...

[wolfhound309]

Thanks for all the info guys. When I was a teenager, I used to do farm work and the owner of the farm gave me this gun. I actually killed my first buck and doe with it. It was always a good shooting gun. Super reliable and loved the top eject. Maybe I will hold on to it.

[3leggedturtle]

Welcome to the best Enablers Forumn on the web. I had a few rifles and shotguns like that. I hit the stock with a light buffing of steel wool or 1000 grit emory. Then do a light coating ofBoiled Linseed oil. The scratches will be subdued but still there, they just add character and memories to the rifle. As far as selling it, its already paid fir, doesnt cost much to feed and you dont have to worry about scuffing it up. I shoot mainly 113-170gr cast bullets in mine at 800-1500fps. Todd/3leg

[jnyork]

Maybe I will hold on to it.

Best course of action here. You cant get enough out of it to buy anything better and you will miss it later.

[Bridger]

Keep it! Keep it! If you sell it you’ll regret it as soon as the rifle leaves your hands.

[Scott Tschirhart]

Thanks for all the info guys. When I was a teenager, I used to do farm work and the owner of the farm gave me this gun. I actually killed my first buck and doe with it. It was always a good shooting gun. Super reliable and loved the top eject. Maybe I will hold on to it.

Definitely hold onto it. The memories alone are worth more than the dollars you would make.

[AmBraCol]

Thanks for all the info guys. When I was a teenager, I used to do farm work and the owner of the farm gave me this gun. I actually killed my first buck and doe with it. It was always a good shooting gun. Super reliable and loved the top eject. Maybe I will hold on to it.

I don't know how far away you are from your teenage years, but the farther in time that is the more important "touch stones" become. Hold onto that rifle and one day you'll be sitting there fondling it as it evokes memories of those times in the deer woods. Hopefully you can then one day pass it on to your own progeny or a close friend or family member who will also treasure the stories it could tell...