Some time ago I had a Win. mod.94 in the standard .30-30 calibre. Though it had seen yeoman service, it was in good shape with the "c-broad arrow" clearly visible on the wood and the metal. It also had the Ross rifle swivels and the proper web sling. The serial number was in the correct range, and an expert looked it over and pronounced it genuine. When I got into a financial crunch, I had the let it go. It seems that I may have a chance to get it back, and I wonder if any of you know the current market value. I think I can get it back for what he paid me. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Pacific Coast Militia Rangers .30-30 Win.
- Thread starter LawrenceN
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I've seen them sell from $350 to $800 
I believe a fair price for a nice example to be around the $500 area, but they are worth what poeple are willing to pay it seems.
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I thought I should add, I've also noticed regional differences in the price of these in the past - seems they worth more in the east than out west here (where they are more common perhaps?).
I believe a fair price for a nice example to be around the $500 area, but they are worth what poeple are willing to pay it seems.
ETA;
I thought I should add, I've also noticed regional differences in the price of these in the past - seems they worth more in the east than out west here (where they are more common perhaps?).
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I was born in BC, but lived most of my life in the east. Life is tough...
Anyway, my uncle had one of those and explained to me that he was in the militia during the war and that was what he had been issued. I found it hard to believe, but have now realized he was right.
His rifle went to a member of the family. I can't get it, but would like to buy one like it, if the price was right.
Anyway, my uncle had one of those and explained to me that he was in the militia during the war and that was what he had been issued. I found it hard to believe, but have now realized he was right.
His rifle went to a member of the family. I can't get it, but would like to buy one like it, if the price was right.
- Location
- Winnipeg,Man.
There were only about 2500 of these Winnies issued. Many were destroyed after the disbandment of the Rangers. Only a few were bought by the volunteers so not many are in circulation. The worth grows as more of them seem to be showing up in the last few years. Similarly marked Marlins are also few in number as they number about 1800. Enfield P1917 30-06 and Lee-Enfield .303 also an unknown number of Winnie 64s had been issued to the Rangers.
- Location
- Sunny Victoria
I'm lucky enough to have three of them.
They're kind of like waterfront property. They're not making any more of them. About a year ago, one was featured on Antiques Road show. I missed the episode but apparently the appraiser almost foamed at the mouth when he saw it. Personally, I'd try and get it back. Just make sure you give it a once over. Hopefully the guy you sold it to didn't "improve" it. For example, a scope on a PCMR is just plain wrong.
They're kind of like waterfront property. They're not making any more of them. About a year ago, one was featured on Antiques Road show. I missed the episode but apparently the appraiser almost foamed at the mouth when he saw it. Personally, I'd try and get it back. Just make sure you give it a once over. Hopefully the guy you sold it to didn't "improve" it. For example, a scope on a PCMR is just plain wrong.
- Location
- Burke Mountain & Pavilion Lake, B.C.
Talking to an old guy I knew who won a shooting contest between PRMC regiments ( not sure if that was the correct name ) anyhow. He told me that the 94's were issued in a 30-30 as at the start of the war the government didn't want to divert L.E. away from the regulars so the PRMC were issued the 94's.
But I digress, apparently the scuttle butt was that he had an unfair advantage as this was later in the war and some of the other PMRC regiments were using LE's and they didn't think that they were as accurate as the 94's.
Just a story from a old timer I thought I would share.
If anyone has a PMRC Model 94 which is extra to thier collection I would like to buy one.
KTK
But I digress, apparently the scuttle butt was that he had an unfair advantage as this was later in the war and some of the other PMRC regiments were using LE's and they didn't think that they were as accurate as the 94's.
Just a story from a old timer I thought I would share.
If anyone has a PMRC Model 94 which is extra to thier collection I would like to buy one.
KTK
longbranch*
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- Location
- Victoria,BC.
Pcmr 94
See them from time to time at shows here on Vancouver Island. Saw a rough example recently around $450, but have seen better ones asking closer to $1,000. Most seem to be around $600-800, but they would have to be in very good , original condition. I saw one at Island-Outfitters when I moved here in 2004 that still had the certificate when sold to the PCMR member after the war. One still retaining the certificate, the unique sling swivels and in good, original condition should easily fetch $1,000, at least here on the wet-coast.
Geoff
See them from time to time at shows here on Vancouver Island. Saw a rough example recently around $450, but have seen better ones asking closer to $1,000. Most seem to be around $600-800, but they would have to be in very good , original condition. I saw one at Island-Outfitters when I moved here in 2004 that still had the certificate when sold to the PCMR member after the war. One still retaining the certificate, the unique sling swivels and in good, original condition should easily fetch $1,000, at least here on the wet-coast.
Geoff
Bittermansbro
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- Location
- Calgary, AB
I saw one and missed it for sale last year, it was in darned fine condition and was going for $700
