Pre 64 model 94 in 32 winchester special

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I recently inherited a Winchester model 94 in 32 special. After doing a bit of research, I discovered that based on the serial number, the rifle was manufactured around 1960. Wondering if anyone has any idea what this rifle may be worth? Blueing is around 85% and wood is in "like new" condition. Round count is not known but estimated well under 500. Rifling is near perfect.
Any help would be appreciated.
 
$450 is about right, if you can find the right buyer who doesn't mind one in .32 Special. But it would have to be at least in the condition you describe.
 
I have basically the same rifle, pre-64 32 special. I would class mine in good condition. I took it into a shop last weekend inquiring of its value, and they told me they would sell it for $499.
 
Sold a 1962 model a while back here for $400, but it was real nice condition. Sat in a closet for years...

Had at least 6 guys that wanted it...
 
blargon said:
Sold a 1962 model a while back here for $400, but it was real nice condition. Sat in a closet for years...

Had at least 6 guys that wanted it...
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you sold her too cheap! :p I bought a new unfired one, a 1957 model 94 in .32 for $500., from a buddy, a few years back. It was won in a Hardware Store draw back in '57 and sat in the closet of an elderly couple for it's entire life. She's mine until I die and then my oldest son has layed claim to it. He's not a 94 fan at all, but since it's in .32, he wants this one for his one only 94 collection!
I admit I stole a 1949 94 30-30 for $300. I would have paid $500 or prolly more if I had to for that one! She's a beauty. Only thing it's not drilled and tapped for a William's peep site.
 
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With the 1-16" twist they tended to wear quicker than the 30-30/1-12".Some genius decided to go that route so owners could use smokeless or BP? Less fouling.Nothing wrong with them just different.And a .321 almost 8mm bullet........Harold
 
I bought a 1954 32 Special with a Lyman steel receiver sight in condition as good or better than you describe for $525. I valued the sight at 75-100 bucks as I always peep sight my levers. The 32 Special is a fine cartridge and basically a slightly larger bore 30-30.

http://www.levergun.com/articles/special.htm

Here's a great article.
 
mbogo3 said:
With the 1-16" twist they tended to wear quicker than the 30-30/1-12".Some genius decided to go that route so owners could use smokeless or BP? Less fouling.Nothing wrong with them just different.And a .321 almost 8mm bullet........Harold
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Interesting, how would a slower rate of twist barrel wear quicker than the 1 in 12"?
 
mbogo3 said:
With the 1-16" twist they tended to wear quicker than the 30-30/1-12".Some genius decided to go that route so owners could use smokeless or BP? Less fouling.Nothing wrong with them just different.And a .321 almost 8mm bullet........Harold
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I don't think a slower twist will wear out quicker. The .32WS always seemed to me to have shallower rifling, at least in the older rifles. Much the same as .32/40 barrels which were rifled for black powder. Maybe I am mistaken but the older .32 calibre 1894 barrels seem to be rifled shallow, to reduce fouling maybe? A 1-12 inch twist like in the .30/30 will still stablize a bullet when worn while the slower 1-16 inch twist of the .32 has problems.
 
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