Any ideas of the value of a unfired Winchester Model 94 Legendary Frontiersmen

[rjmacpherson]

This was purchased new by me, I still have the original bill of sale from Sears.

Just coming from Sears has to add some value ;-)

The caliber is 38-55

It's new, never fired and stored alone in it's own case so no safe kisses. Taken out occasionally for oiling.

I have the original box and owners manual. The box is in fair-good condition as it has been through a few moves.

The silver plating is tarnished as the manual recommended not to polish it too much as you could remove the silver with excess polishing.

I would say it's mint except for some kind of corrosion on the silver on the underside of the front end cap where it meets the wood. Not sure if this will polish out as it's on the silver. You can see this in the photo's

Not sure if I want to sell this yet, the possible value will help me decide if it's time to part with the gun.

Thanks for any comments.

Russell.

 

[SCHNEIDERSAUTO]

i would say $500 for shooter up to $750 for a collecter . and no im not interested .hope this helps and not offend you . the market is weak at best . good luck . pistol calibers are a different story .

 

[shawn]

Nothing.

I will dispose of it for you, PM for my mailing address.



Shawn

 

[BSA Jack]

You needed a few more pics, I fell asleep before I got to the bottom actually i like pics, am curious on this as well , I have a few different of these wannna be old winchesters, that may be for sale in a bit. Mint in the box in the good old USA it seems from watching different sites some list and sell in the $1500.00 range which is where they should be. All the ones I have are mint in the box. I spose cause this is Kanada we should just accept the $750 like SCHNEIDERSAUTO says.

 

[Skinny 1950]

I don't know if this will help at all but I recently bought a Model 94 in very good condition with a blued receiver and barrel, nice wood with no checkering or engraving. It was made in 1962 and is chambered in 30-30...I paid $650.00 for it after looking at a lot of $400-$500 rifles.

 

[Mike Webb]

You needed a few more pics, I fell asleep before I got to the bottom actually i like pics, am curious on this as well , I have a few different of these wannna be old winchesters, that may be for sale in a bit. Mint in the box in the good old USA it seems from watching different sites some list and sell in the $1500.00 range which is where they should be. All the ones I have are mint in the box. I spose cause this is Kanada we should just accept the $750 like SCHNEIDERSAUTO says.

"Some" list and sell in the $1500 range, not many. Depends on production numbers, chambering and collector interest. A lot of guys bought these things thinking they would appreciate greatly and be a good investment, they weren't. Back in the 60's and 70's they would have been much farther ahead to buy older 73,92,86 and 94 Winchesters as an investment. These have appreciated considerably in value and will continue to do so. If you like them , great, but these Winchester commemoratives were an attempt by the manufacturer to create a market for new production rifles where none existed. Pretty much of a failure, just my opinion.

 

[SCHNEIDERSAUTO]

oh its a different story if you have a John Wayne or duke .that one seems to be real strong .

 

[Gotrek]

All I know is I wish I could own it.

 

[cantom]

oh its a different story if you have a John Wayne or duke .that one seems to be real strong .

You can't (or shouldn't) shoot the things. Theoretically you shouldn't even cycle the lever as it'll scratch the bluing.

Humbug. Display only.

 

[rjmacpherson]

oh its a different story if you have a John Wayne or duke .that one seems to be real strong .

Totally agree. That's a painful point for me. When Sears was getting out of selling firearms my buddy called to say they had two nice Winchesters on clearance, mine and the John Wayne model. At the time I didn't like the enlarged lever as I thought I might fire it one day so I opted not to buy the Dukes gun. (Doh!!!)

I did watch the value of the John Wayne model skyrocket and gave up watching the value of mine many years ago.

Thanks for all the input so far, looks like it will go back into storage.

 

[BSA Jack]

"Some" list and sell in the $1500 range, not many. Depends on production numbers, chambering and collector interest. A lot of guys bought these things thinking they would appreciate greatly and be a good investment, they weren't. Back in the 60's and 70's they would have been much farther ahead to buy older 73,92,86 and 94 Winchesters as an investment. These have appreciated considerably in value and will continue to do so. If you like them , great, but these Winchester commemoratives were an attempt by the manufacturer to create a market for new production rifles where none existed. Pretty much of a failure, just my opinion.

You are so right with this Mike, If you cannot even touch your firearm investment let alone shoot it, it really sucks Investment firearms should be able to be used for some shooting pleasure, and appreciate in value as they get older.

 

[SCHNEIDERSAUTO]

i have a Oliver Winchester in 38/55 . i shoot it as im not keeping it for some one else . i think that if i cant shoot it why have it .

 

[tactical870]

In 38-55 and being a little rarer than average, I'd say you're looking at a value of $600-700. Unfortunately, the majority of boxed, unfired limited edition winchesters seem to sell around $425-475. The highest price I've seen at auction was $650 a piece for a matched pair of boxed, unfired RCMP centennials (1 rifle, 1 carbine).

 

[Gotrek]

one of 19 999 maybe

http://www.gunsamerica.com/92358850...t-64/Winchester_94_Legendary_Frontiersmen.htm

Market Value: $1595 in NIB condition But that';s at auction probably half that would be better to ask in a regular sale setting.

Need some matching ammo

FYI don't polish the silver. Natural for silver to oxidize and form a patina.

 

[tjhaile]

Winchester commemoratives are the Franklin Mint plates of the firearms world: purposely mass-produced as collectibles and not thus really worth much.

 

[BB king]

What year was this rifle made.
Is it a top eject or side eject.
is it stamp steel or cast.
If its a pre 1964 they go anywhere from 1000 to 1500 if not more.

 

[tokguy]

I don't personally find them as attractive as an original finish Winchester, therefore I would value it less.
Perhaps I am not the only one out there who thinks this way, hence the lower value.
Not meaning to be a prick about it by any means, I've got a couple 38-55 win's myself. Great gun & great cartridge.
I just don't find the shiny silver or gold finish attractive on a rifle.

 

[Mike Webb]

What year was this rifle made.
Is it a top eject or side eject.
is it stamp steel or cast.
If its a pre 1964 they go anywhere from 1000 to 1500 if not more.

I don't think Winchester made any 94 commemoratives before 1964.

 

[SaddleTramp]

The first Us commemerative was The wyoming jubilee was made in 1964. The first Canadian commemorative was The North West Territorries...1970. The Legendary Frontiersman was issued in 1979 and suggested price was $650.00.

 

[BB king]

I don't think Winchester made any 94 commemoratives before 1964.

I think your right on that.