I was wondering if I could get some advice on a Win94 I am considering. Seems to be in good shape for a 60 year old rifle...bore looks good, but could use a cleaning. Now, it is in 32 special. I am not so adverse to the caliber, but just curious if a $700 price tag is fair? What are they worth? Appreciate the advice.
Pre'60 Win94 in 32 Special
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If you don't love 32 Special, I'd probably wait. But... You might have to wait a while to find a decent one at that price in a more common chambering.
Personally, I think used 1894s are generally overvalued right now, they made literally millions of them. But there's no way to know if the prices will ever correct.
Personally, I think used 1894s are generally overvalued right now, they made literally millions of them. But there's no way to know if the prices will ever correct.
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30-30 , one box left to my local store.
32 Special, 12 box left …
32 Special, 12 box left …
Sure they made millions of them, but they haven't been making pre-64 ones for nearly 60 years, a new one has an MSRP of $1300USD, and most gun guys think anything new is inferior to the guns of old.
If it was a 30-30, $700 for a pre-64 in good condition sounds like a very good deal, but 32spl complicates things. It still doesn't sound like a BAD price, but I'm not sure if its a GOOD price either.
Did you look at the price tags? I wonder if 32spl ammo is similarly priced or notably more expensive...
A quick look online shows the 30-30 at $35-45 a box, and 32spl at $50-60, but that was only a single retailer (easthill outdoors).
I like the 1894 a lot, but it is very, very common. And generally overvalued because of this. I think it is literally the most common sporting rifle in Canada, even after production has slowed to a trickle for so many years.
Of course value is relative: $1200 for a decent pre-64 1894 makes more sense to me than $700 for a Russian SKS or $800+ for a new 870. Now I'm not springing for any of these, but the truth is that if people are buying them at these prices, then that's how much they're worth right now.
I'd say even being a 32Spl, if it's all original and in good shape, the OP's prospect sounds like a very good price in the current market. I think somebody would probably be very happy to get it for that price.
Of course value is relative: $1200 for a decent pre-64 1894 makes more sense to me than $700 for a Russian SKS or $800+ for a new 870. Now I'm not springing for any of these, but the truth is that if people are buying them at these prices, then that's how much they're worth right now.
I'd say even being a 32Spl, if it's all original and in good shape, the OP's prospect sounds like a very good price in the current market. I think somebody would probably be very happy to get it for that price.
The 32 special I have was built sometime during 1906 or 11 the rear stock was replaced 30-40 years ago - the barrel shows it's age likely protected a homestead back in the day and put food on the table during the Great Depression.
If the SKS wasn't super common and super cheap for years and years $700 would be considered dirt cheap for what they are. Look at how much people are paying for t81s, and the sks is a milled gun not a stamped gun full of rivets.
The pricing question
If it is a standard pre 64 in 60-80% condition it is a 700-1000 $
Not sure how 1800$ comes into the picture
32 specials are not that sought after in fact they are a bit of a hard sell
Now to back my words up on pricing because that’s how I do it instead of pulling pricing out of the air
Elwood Epps 3 pre 64 32 special
599$
749$
899$
Happy shopping
I’m sure they would entertain a offer of 5 or 10% off the asking price
If it is a standard pre 64 in 60-80% condition it is a 700-1000 $
Not sure how 1800$ comes into the picture
32 specials are not that sought after in fact they are a bit of a hard sell
Now to back my words up on pricing because that’s how I do it instead of pulling pricing out of the air
Elwood Epps 3 pre 64 32 special
599$
749$
899$
Happy shopping
I’m sure they would entertain a offer of 5 or 10% off the asking price
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A pre 64 model 94 in good shape is a very good deal for $700 these days. Post 64 clunkers are selling for more than that right now. Check out ####### ads for model 94 carbines, prices are crazy IMO. Quality wise pre 64 is superior to any 94 made post 64. They improved considerably through the late 1970's quality wise but those manufactured from 1964 to 1968 are absolute garbage.
I have two 32 Specials. A 1957ish carbine that I hunted whitetail with, and a 1918 rifle with a peep sight that belonged to an old shooter in my home area. The old rifle quite likely supplied whitetail for his family back in the day.
I lucked out at a gun show some time back, bought a bag of new brass, then found about eight boxes of ammo that CT was clearing out at $9.95 ea. I shoot cast out of most of my rifles. Older 94 carbines are hard to beat for carrying.
$700 is a good price. 30-30 brass can be easily necked up for use in 32 Special.
I lucked out at a gun show some time back, bought a bag of new brass, then found about eight boxes of ammo that CT was clearing out at $9.95 ea. I shoot cast out of most of my rifles. Older 94 carbines are hard to beat for carrying.
$700 is a good price. 30-30 brass can be easily necked up for use in 32 Special.
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I'm with kjohn awn his thoughts.
Wutt's nawt to like of the 30-30's big brudder?
$700 isn't a King's ransom any more when it comes to old Winnies.
Condition be the key.
Oh, didja ask the seller iff'in they have ammo/brass?
Wutt's nawt to like of the 30-30's big brudder?
$700 isn't a King's ransom any more when it comes to old Winnies.
Condition be the key.
Oh, didja ask the seller iff'in they have ammo/brass?
How does it compare to this one?
Ammo is a serious consideration in today's political climate.
Rob
https://www.reliablegun.com/en/used-winchester-model-1894-lever-action-32-win-special-20-barrel-wsights-1955-mfg-includes-rcbs-die-set-good-condition
Mike apparently you missed my post even when shown examples the peanut gallery still rambles on .
3 examples that are not selling at reasonable prices and people are still posting nonsense.
Listed prices and selling prices are to totally different things
Anyone who quotes prices from gun post really has no clue about firearms sales at all
Gun post pricing actually makes Gun Stupid prices almost look realistic
3 examples that are not selling at reasonable prices and people are still posting nonsense.
Listed prices and selling prices are to totally different things
Anyone who quotes prices from gun post really has no clue about firearms sales at all
Gun post pricing actually makes Gun Stupid prices almost look realistic
Some of these overpriced examples must sell. Doesn't matter what anyone feels a gun is worth, the market will determine selling prices. It's not sentimental. Still feel $700 is a decent price for a pre64 model 94 in good shape. At any rate a better buy then a marlin 336 for $1800 off #######.
