I agree with hoytcannon. It is supply and demand increasing what people are willing to pay. While there are many (myself included) who think a post-64 isn't worth more than $400, there are plenty of people willing to pay more. So if I was selling one, I'd ask more as well just based on what they seem to be selling for. I think this is the logic that is driving the asking prices. Even if you think people are asking too much, unfortunately they'd be stupid not to try and get it because a large number of people are willing to pay.
Model 94s' Price Increase??
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Have you ever owned a Miroku gun?
I've bought and sold 4 in the last few weeks... All were gone within 12 hours of hanging up ads in convenience stores and restaurants. No idea why people are so crazy for them. I agree that selling prices are up at least 10% from 5 years ago.
I guess if yuh dun git yer arse lawst and can't chewt chit, heck there is a snack hidden awn the stawk.
Do they sell more?
One could git awll creative and line the stawk up widd'im.
Vittles to go.
In your opinion....
Again in your opinion, but does either go bang when the hammer is dropped on a loaded chamber and is it as accurate??
A real nice old pre-64 for $600 is a good deal. The new ones are gorgeous. I would love to have one of the new takedown 94's. I hunt whitetail with a 1958 94 .32 Special.
Each to his/her own.
kjohn, I salute your tenacity Sir, taking the old gurl out to the Fall Dance !!!!
There are many differences of opinion here and whether the old ones are of better quality or of better collector value.
Collector value is what the market will bare and quality is in todays manufacturing process and costs associated.
Shoot what yah got and have fun.
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Rob
Ah, a close up picture of our Canadian dollar. That chocolate one is probably worth more than the real Loonie.
I do try..... If commemoratives are your thing, then go for it and enjoy..... But you either have a commemorative with cheap plating that belongs in a safe hoping that someday they will reach their potential, or you own a hunting rifle with deteriorating plating.....
I prefer no nonsense rifles......
I prefer no nonsense rifles......
In my opinion pre 64 Winchesters are a steal and a great value in Canada. The Japanese made Winchesters are in NO WAY comparable and are a ripoff at the MSRP's listed. Post 64 model 94 carbines that you see listed on the EE for $450-$600 and more are a ripoff as well no matter what condition they are in. There is no comparison between this junk and Winchester rifles built before the 1960's and even less so before the 1940's. The newer generation that may have a yen for a Winchester lever doesn't seem to differentiate between the older production model 94's and the 60's thru the 80's stuff. Granted the 1964 thru 1968 model 94's were the absolute worst ever with incremental improvements up thru the 80's but the older stuff is FAR better than any of it.
In your opinion....
Again in your opinion, but does either go bang when the hammer is dropped on a loaded chamber and is it as accurate??
kjohn, I salute your tenacity Sir, taking the old gurl out to the Fall Dance !!!!
There are many differences of opinion here and whether the old ones are of better quality or of better collector value.
Collector value is what the market will bare and quality is in todays manufacturing process and costs associated.
Shoot what yah got and have fun.
Tight Groups,
Rob
Good post. Made me smile especially the "smiley" after slarsen47
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I don't agree, but I get your point. I would rather have a new model 94 trails end takedown in 450 marlin than a pre 64 30-30 any day. I think the price difference is worth it! If you are just talking 94 30-30 than it is probably best to look pre 64 than buy new, but if you want an excellent condition 1892 in 44 mag than your best bang for the buck would be brand new.
Personally I see the current Miroku levers holding strong value in the future, I mean there were 2.5 Million pre 64 94s produced (dime a dozen), the amount of current high quality model 94's being produced today is a small fraction of that.
Not sure about your math... but the sentiment is correct.
(1963 $150 purchase + $50/ year = $2800)
Not to put words or numbers in anyone's mouth, but I have a feeling he is referring to them appreciating by $50 a year for the last few years, not since their debut.
