Winchester 1873 - 1973 NWMP Centennial 30-30 - To Shoot or Not to Shoot?

[fonestar]

I have a chance to pick up an 1873 - 1973 Winchester NWMP Centennial Carbine at a very reasonable price.

The rifle has never been shot before. However, it is missing its box, there is some glue-like substance on the upper forearm and barrel (hopefully can be cleaned up). The stock has some small dings in it here and there.

I would probably want to shoot this rifle if I bought it. Would you shoot this rifle that was built while Led Zeppelin was still touring and Elvis Presley was alive and has remained unfired all those years?

 

[a j cave]

No, it is still worth more than a standard 94 ( or at least sells for more )
The ones I have had and the few I shot have not been well made, generous tolerance levels. Jmho

 

[mossyhorns]

Sounds to me like that rifle has already lost some of its collector value but ultimately the decision to shoot it is yours. I personally hold no affection for any of the Winchester commemoratives and if I ever owned one it would be shot, and I suspect lots. If you intend to "flip" it for a profit then best to leave it be.

 

[trebor2880]

Most commemorative models I've seen sell, barely go for as much as a pre '64 model in the same shape.