Winchester Model 63
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Nothing at all!
But if you pay postage, and PM me, I'll send you my address and dispose of it properly.
Post pictures.
Seen too many "Great, mint condition" rifles that looked like they were dug out of the ground from where they broke free of the rope they were dragged with behind a Red River Cart. Over a LOT of rocks.
But if you pay postage, and PM me, I'll send you my address and dispose of it properly.
Post pictures.
Seen too many "Great, mint condition" rifles that looked like they were dug out of the ground from where they broke free of the rope they were dragged with behind a Red River Cart. Over a LOT of rocks.
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Don't care what mines worth in $$ cause I'm never selling it, handed to me when I was 12, that's right there was a time when 12 year olds could bare responsibility. God bless the prairies, where a kid could wander with a rifle and a few boxes of Imperials in his pocket.
Don't think that's the OP's gun in the photo...but I agree. I've never owned a 63, but have handled a few. My only frame of reference (owning) was a model 1903 that I once had, no finish on the metal..but shot very well if you could find ammo for it. (original, 22 Winchester Auto ammo)
From what I've seen, it depends on condition mostly, but also the first, I think, 9800 had the 20" barrel, that make them rare, the regular ones had a 23" barrel, and the last approx. 10, 000 had the receiver grooved for scope mounting, making them rare as well out of an original total of 175,000 ish made. There were also fancy engraved ones, that go for a few grand if in minty condition.
Early ones with 20" barrel are probably the most expensive if in great condition, at $1000+ then the last 10,000 grooved ones at maybe $900-1000, then the regular stock ones at $800-900. Those would all be for very good+ rifles imo.
I have one of each variation, except the engraved one, and they are so great to shoot!!!
Early ones with 20" barrel are probably the most expensive if in great condition, at $1000+ then the last 10,000 grooved ones at maybe $900-1000, then the regular stock ones at $800-900. Those would all be for very good+ rifles imo.
I have one of each variation, except the engraved one, and they are so great to shoot!!!
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the browning repos have one screw holding the fore end cap on from the bottom and the win have a screw from each side .
nice looking rifle but does look suspect as the wear and tear on the wood and the pristine blueing from the pic don't look right to me and might have had a face lift in its life ,just judging from the pic
with excellent bore and what is pictured would be comfortable at 750-850 ,,,now if not refinished would be in the 12-1500 range
nice looking rifle but does look suspect as the wear and tear on the wood and the pristine blueing from the pic don't look right to me and might have had a face lift in its life ,just judging from the pic
with excellent bore and what is pictured would be comfortable at 750-850 ,,,now if not refinished would be in the 12-1500 range
I just recently became aware of my great grandfathers 1903 Winchester serial 26727 which I believe is 1905
First step is to find some proper ammo.
Everything seems to be there. Some minor wear and tear but looks great for a 115 year old gun
First step is to find some proper ammo.
Everything seems to be there. Some minor wear and tear but looks great for a 115 year old gun
Got mine from Clay at prophet river, pricey, but nice to be able to shoot.
Have a model 63 coming so I can use modern 22 ammo.
