Why are Win 94's so expensive these days?

[deadman]

I had an old 94 a few years ago, gave it away to an American friend for one reason or another. It wasn't worth much, a basic plinker. I've been looking to replace it but holy hell are 94's expensive!

Why? I understand prices for everything have risen over the last few years but goddam its a 30-30. I just want a cheap rifle to burn off all this ammo I found in the lockup. These are basically an SKS,why are they so expensive these days?

 

[sgt.rock]

Supply and extra demand.

 

[Can-down]

Yes they are not as cheap as they once were..... same thing could be said for the SKS's but other then that I don't see the comparison?

 

[iroc22]

I was always wanting to add a 32 Special 94 to my collection and over the years watched the prices. Lost interest for a bit, then re-gained interest in acquiring one again recently and noticed the prices jumped a lot in the past 2-3 years. Things of course always gradually increase year over year, but it was a big jump.

SKS rifles kind of did the same thing. Glad I bought mine 12 years ago as you could sort through a massive stack of them and pick the nicest one for a fixed price.

 

[BattleRife]

Lever guns are considered rather cool and fun right now. The OIC that took away many semi-autos contributed to that, but even in the USA there is heavy demand for levers over the last couple of years. Couple that with the fact that Marlin has been off-line for a year now, and Winchester treats levers as a boutique action now, and you can see why supply doesn't keep up with demand.

 

[Windknot]

They are made by Miroku in Japan now. Great quality, but it doesn’t come cheap.

 

[nitro-express]

A new 94 from Winchester has an American MSRP of over $1400. That is for the Long Rifle, their cheapest configuration. If/when Ruger makes the 336 again, it will not be at the price point that it was when Marlin folded, IMHO.

A few years ago I went the route of buying a Commemorative, they were very cheap at the time. Even those are a bit more now. I bought a few and had fun. Sold all but a Bat Masterson, just because I used to watch the TV show as a kid.

Nitro

 

[ShrtRnd]

Lever guns are considered rather cool and fun right now. The OIC that took away many semi-autos contributed to that, but even in the USA there is heavy demand for levers over the last couple of years. Couple that with the fact that Marlin has been off-line for a year now, and Winchester treats levers as a boutique action now, and you can see why supply doesn't keep up with demand.

Pretty much spot on.

The used market prices, usually cycle up and down every few years on here. With the looming OIC, people are looking at alternatives and it has become a sellers market currently.

It’s not only ‘94’s that have jumped. Remington 700’s and Marlins, depending on model, Cal and date of manufacture can have varying price ranges as some are deemed more desirable then others, while other models from them sit for long stretches.

If you watch the EE carefully you can and should be able to pickup a ‘94 in decent shape sometimes for a steal. I’ve found it’s just a timing thing. Just being on here at the right time can get you what your after.

 

[FEDGE2.0]

Not just them, there's a guy on here listing his "rARe" dominion arms grizzly for a thousand lol.

 

[Seb Latour]

Not just them, there's a guy on here listing his "rARe" dominion arms grizzly for a thousand lol.

Now that's crazy!

 

[triggerman42]

Not just them, there's a guy on here listing his "rARe" dominion arms grizzly for a thousand lol.

He's probably confused , possibly ate some RARE turkey over the holidays and went delirious with turkey fever. He best stay close the outhouse !

 

[Desjard]

Yellowstone

 

[alpining]

Supply and extra demand.

Yes.


Supply - There are literally millions of the common levers out there. But availability of new production lever guns is possibly at an all-time low.

Demand - Lever guns are currently fashionable, and gun laws (existing and anticipated) do strange things to demand.


New Miroku Winchester models are available and start at $1300 CAD. And they're very, very nice. Common post-64 Winchesters or Remlins (not very nice) going for ~$1000 is... interesting.

 

[alpining]

Yes they are not as cheap as they once were..... same thing could be said for the SKS's but other then that I don't see the comparison?

SKS are not expected to go into production ever again, right? Their jump in value kinda makes sense.

But yeah, aside from how common they are and the recent price jump, the SKS is in no other way comparable to the 1894.

 

[armybuck041]

Yellowstone

+1

That's what fuelled my interest as well.

 

[the spank]

They are down from what they were a decade ago....

 

[track]

Supply and extra demand.

Supply and demand is a euphemism for "greed."

 

[Great North Guns]

It would be better to ask why they were so cheap until 2 years ago. 4-500 for a basic post 64? People with vision were stockpiling them at those prices.

but goddam its a 30-30.

These are basically an SKS,why are they so expensive these days?

Don't confuse price and value. Price has a weak correlation with quality in the used/surplus market.

 

[hoytcanon]

Supply and demand is a euphemism for "greed."

No it is not... supply and demand is logical in a free market. If someone finds a deal and buys at $300 and then locates a buyer and sells at $1000, they made a good deal... that does not make them greedy, that makes them smart.

I don't possess that ability... I generally loose money on turning over guns... mostly because I am not buying to sell, I am buying specific cool guns that appeal to me, so I end up paying top dollar. I am trying not to be as dumb about it these days.

 

[ShrtRnd]

Now that's crazy!

Have you seen what some of the Marlin 1895’s are commanding these days