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Hi guys,

Walked into the local shop and saw a Winchester '94 in a 30-30. The guy was trying to tell me that it was a very early model based on the 4 digit serial number. After looking at it for a few minutes I noticed that it had Canadian Centennial markings on it. Besides that, most of the bluing was worn off and it looked like someone had taken a pipe wrench to the barrel. I couldn't see the rifling but I was told that it looked nice and sharp. When I go back in I'll take a better look. The rear site had been replaced and it looked like a new front site in there too.

Without any pictures, what would you say this rifle is worth. I won't be on line for a couple of days, but when I get back I'd be curious as to what you think it's worth...

Thanks

R
 
That is a lot larger price than I would have suggested.
The gaudy Winchester commemoratives were cranked out when quality of 94s were at their lowest. They were designed to be looked at, maybe behind glass.
Why did someone attempt to to unscrew the barrel?
From the description we got, it sounds like quite a sad looking 94.
 
"...How common are the Centennial rifles..." Total of 97395 rifles and carbines made. Worth the same as any other Win 94 unless it's still sealed in the original box. The chewed up barrel will lessen its value. The Winchester Commemorative site says $545US for either a rifle or carbine. The one you're looking at isn't worth that much.
http://www.doublegun.com/roth.htm
Always thought the Canadian Centennials were more tastefully done than most of the Winchester Commemoratives. Supposedly have a black chrome plated receiver.
 
The Cdn. Commemoratives sold for about $125 new in 1967. They seem to sell for about $500 NIB, although why anyone would want one, I cannot imagine.
In the condition that you are describing, the rifle is worth very little. Might make a cheap shooter, if it is not bubba'd beyond use. Pipe wrench marks on a barrel are a bad sign. It is not difficult to remove a '94 barrel without leaving a trace of marks, so this bubba was a particularly stupid one. Who knows what else was done?
 
The gun as is in my opinion is worth leaving it where it is. A "shooter" commemorative is like any other used rifle. Think of what you could resell it for if necessary, maybe a novice would buy it but a knowing person would walk away. It may be good for parts but I would not offer more than $100, damaged and abused as it appears..
 
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