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.
 
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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