'94 Winny 30WCF

Russ

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Hi all.....:wave: I have an old 94 winchester rifle in 30WCF
Ser# tells me it was made in early 1900's....1909 I think. It's in good condition,bore has strong sharp rifling with some pitting....It'll still shoot jacketed bullets as good as a 30/30 can....cast may not wok so well....Blueing is maybe 50% wood is good...It has an octogon barrel...

What are these selling for these days?:popCorn:

Russ...
 
With pitting, 50% blueing, don't expect too much. At 100% condition maybe $5,000, at 50% a fraction of that, maybe around $300? Condition is everything.
 
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From what you describe, I would think an octagon barelled rifle would
fetch a little more ... maybe $ 450 - $ 500. With an original working tang peep, perhaps even a bit more.

Yes, condition IS everything to a collector. Sounds like you have a
good "user" however.

A good early 1900's vintage octagon rifle in 30-30 say in 90 percent or
better condition would be in the $ 1400 range, while a really pristine
pre-turn of the century gun might be $ 2000 or a little better.
$ 5000 for a 90 percent or better Model 1886 isn't out of line, but it
is for a Model 1894 standard rifle. A Deluxe model takedown 1894 -1898
in 25-35 or 38-55,well, that might be another matter altogether !
 
BB you hit it on the head......This is a rifle that has been used for hunting for the last 90+ years....And I'm sure it could be used for the next 90+ years;)

$450 to $500 is about what I thought it is worth....I'll get the pics and you can all decide....Not that it matters much as I may have it traded....

Russ...
 
If I were looking for a good, mild-recoiling deer rifle for the bush, I wouldn't
hesitate... I like the weight, length & "feel" of the old ocatagon rifles - and
wouldn't thank you for a carbine. I'd like it even more in 38-55.

Have taken several deer and seen many more taken with both calibers, as well as a few bear and a couple of moose. Within a 100 yards or so, they are very effective hunting rifles. Then again, tons of deer were also harvested with the Model 1892 Winchesters in 44-40 WCF.
 
Here are the pictures of my old 30WCF:)

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Russ...
 
Good luck on gettin $500 for it!
With pitted bore & only 50% blueing I think $3-350. is a very acceptable value!
I believe Epps has a few at that price range!
 
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theres certainly the guys who will lowball your gun, i have two, a like new carbine, 1954 at least $500 and a takedown rifle 1900 in about the condition of your and i wouldnt let it go for $1000, theres a mod 64 in ee for $800, you deside, a nice pre 64 will bring pretty good $$ if you are patient , wade
 
Be patient ... octagon/rifles aren't all that common, and
you should be able to get $ 450 - $ 500.

Let the "low-ballers" go pound salt ...

I've seen a few turn down a perfectly good deal
because it was " $ 50 too much " ... then turn around
and go drop a pair of double sawbucks on a case of beer !
 
And I've seen a few guys throw out retarded prices because they don't get out enough to know what the actual value of a "pitted bore" kinda shape is

The price Wade has put on his "a like new carbine" & "takedown rifle" is fairly accurate & a pre-64 model 64 is a much rarer rifle than a hex barrel beater!

If you guys are really willing to fork out that kinda $$ for a "pitted bore" rifle please let me know how many you want :wave:

As to the "Let the "low-ballers" go pound salt" comment..
I think in order to be a low baller don't you have to MAKE AN OFFER ??

If you guys don't want real values..don't ask!!
 
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