Canadian Centennial Winchester Pair

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I inherited these about 20 years ago and finally just took possession of them recently because I didn't have my license. I've been cleaning them up for the last week or so. It's a 30-30. The serial numbers are consecutive and i'm just wondering if anyone here can give me some information on them. Like, how much they're worth, maybe a little history on them. Possibly some help identifying the year it was made. I know it says 1867-1967 but that's a big gap, lol. I'm not very knowledgeable with these types of firearms.

I don't have the original box and i'm unsure if they have been fired. Are there any Gun Nutz in the Durham Region area willing to meet up and discuss these rifles? Here are some pics. Forgive my horrible photography, lol.

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What you have there is a rifle / carbine pair to start you off

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I pulled this off the internet, from an American source so I don't know how accurate the pricing is on the USA side, but they are less plentiful here and the matched pair adds value for sure. Its listed as an American issued firearm (celebrating the Canadian centennial) [http://ww w.doublegun.com/roth.htm]

1967 CANADIAN CENTENNIAL 30-30 cal. 97395 (rifles & carbines) Engraved (maple leaves), black chrome plated receiver, heavy octagon barrel RIFLE - 26" barrel $545 CARBINE - 20" barrel $545 Consecutively Serial Numbered Matched Pair – Rifle & Carbine $1200
 
I figured that as much. From what I can remember, my grandfather bought them as a pair well over 20 years ago. Is it possible to figure out what year they were made using the serial numbers?
 
1967 centennial yr. commemorative in the condition they are in they are now valued as shooters $350-$450 ea. All so they have the stamped tin cartridge lift which should be replaced they tend to bend or break completely. $40-$85 upgrade ea.
 
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struff55 said:
1967 centennial yr. commemorative in the condition they are in they are now valued as shooters $350-$450 . All so they have the stamped tin cartridge lift which should be replaced they tend to bend or break completely. $40-$85 upgrade ea.
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Would that be $350-$450 each, or for the pair?
 
tikka said:
each.
I just sold one for 550.00 26" but it was close to mint.

Nice set.
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Well you did out alright. I shot one for a whole three months on summer weekends. Broke the shell lifter and another important part inside (maybe a shell stop?) The full length rifle barrel hangs nice at offhand and shot well, but the circa 1967 small parts are just about the worst ever in Winchester history. And the added aggravation is there is just enough differing parts in this rifle and matching carbine to deserve a title of a seperate Post-64 mini-series!!

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I have a pair just like those. The carbine is way more accurate than the rifle in my set. I have mainly used them to shoot light cast loads. Pretty fun. The carbine just feels so nice to carry in the woods. I can see where they were a hit back in the day. Shame to sell them separate. They need to be together forever.:)
 
Mine is the carbine and it is a good shooter, tin lifter and all. Cresent shaped butt is a real shoulder killer. The heavy octagon barrel makes it nice for shooting offhand.

Did they all come as a matched pair or were they also available individually?

What sort of metalic compound is the receiver made of? Mine has a little chip in the finish and what lies below doesn't look like steel at all, more like a poor grade of frying pan cast iron.
 
The receiver are some type of a aluminum casting or sometimes referred to as pot metal. From 1965 to about 1978 or a bit later was when Winchester made the worst model 94's of there history.
 
I had a matched set, bought new in 1967 for $325. The guns were priced at $150 each at our good old hardware store, with a $25 premium for a matched set. The old hardware guy let me make payments and even gave me a box of shells. We shot them both, used them for hunting. About 12 yrs. ago, I had a break-in, and the rifle went missing. I had the carbine with me up North. I've shot the carbine lots over the years and have had no trouble with the lifter.
 
Quick revival question. Is there such a thing as a gun appraiser? I keep looking at them in the safe wondering what kind of condition they're considered to be in. I don't think i'll ever shoot these or get any use out of them other then the fact they were my grandfathers but if I find a collector or someone who will treat it properly, I may consider selling these to buy stuff i'll actually use.
 
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