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...Hi I have a Winchester Model 54 in .270 Win. that has a single digit serial number. It is well used since being a first off the line in 1925. The previous owner had received it from his dad who bought new, he claimed amazing accuracy with this gun. I can post pics if there is interest . Is this model desireable for a Win. collector? Thanks
 
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For "collectors" ... condition is everything. The nearer to NIB, the more value. A "well-used" 54 in 270, even with a low SN, sounds more like a "shooter" than a collectible.
Although the model is of some interest, likely less so than an early Model 70, the condition may well preclude any high value. Without good pictures, an honest description of function and factual accuracy report ... little realistic opinion of value is likely. At face value from your description, if you got $ 400 for it as a good shooter, I think you would be doing very well.
It ain't no Cooey, but not a high condition common caliber Mod. 70 either.



 
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Pics would indeed be helpful, mate. As Beretta Boy says, condition is everything.

For an old .270 with a single-digit number, I'd certainly pay a bit more than others, just 'cause I'm a sentimental slob. :) Let me know if you want to deal it.

Dan
 
The serial number 5 has some value to someone... the barrel is probably shot out and this model was not really meant for a scope, the stock is not meant for a scope either...

It would be a great project to re-barrel to .333-06, put some good iron sights on it, refinish the stock and a Decelerator pad install, and give it a nice blue...

Collectors want better condition but the low number has desirability.
 
"Professional restoration" would add value to it, which normally I would tell someone NOT to restore, but looks rough as it is and wood has been refinished for sure. Still I can't put a fair value on it, but someone will want it.
 
Thats a nice looking rifle. I like the well used patina. If it were mine I would use it as is. Sorry I can't add any value info, though as mentioned some-one will want it - (me included).
 
I wouldn't refinish it. Would use it as is.
With that serial number, I suspect that collectors would be lined up for it, notwithstanding its well used condition.
Bet if you introduced the rifle on a US website, it would really attract attention.
 
tiriaq said:
I wouldn't refinish it. Would use it as is.
With that serial number, I suspect that collectors would be lined up for it, notwithstanding its well used condition.
Bet if you introduced the rifle on a US website, it would really attract attention.
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This.^

Don't do any mods to 'er other than a careful cleaning and oiling. The Winchester folks down south will jump on that one fast.:)
 
mrgoat said:
If serial numbers 1 through 4 were all 30-06's then this gun at #5 would be the "first" one offered in 270 to mankind.
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Definately possible. I just think that since they were introducing the .270win with this rifle , they would have done quite a few .270's first to give the caliber a headstart, and , since they knew that any .30-06 they make will sell. If I was Winchester, I'd make the first 1000 or so of these in .270 as there is always interest in a new , flat shooting caliber.
 
It might be the oldest 270 still alive . I wonder what the nickel steel says about it . If it's not a desirable collectable what is ? I'd put the price up really high it's worth more to some if they pay ALOT
 
tiriaq said:
I wouldn't refinish it. Would use it as is.
With that serial number, I suspect that collectors would be lined up for it, notwithstanding its well used condition.
Bet if you introduced the rifle on a US website, it would really attract attention.
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^^ This ^^ ..... is good advice. Let a serious collector decide the price. A refinish would diminish the value.
 
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