Yet another Winchester 1894 thread

[theBuilder]

Hi guys, so after a few days of searching, and having confused myself more than anything, ive decided to just go straight to the source as it were.

I have an option to purchase a Winchester 1894 from an aging family member, who wishes to move his collection along, before his health deteriorates any further. Given that it is family, i want to offer a fair price.

The rifle in question is a Winchester 1894, chambered in 38-55, with SN 12917* with a round barrel.

The best i could come up with from Winchester’s database is that based on that serial number, it was likely manufactured in 1897, or 1898. I don’t know the condition of the bore, but i know that this man religiously cared for his things. Attached are the only pictures i have of it, any help with a fair value would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Robert Nicholson]

Nice! $750 is my un-educated guess, taking it for granted as having a good bore and internals; because of the rare chambering.

 

[9.3mauser]

^ if the bore is decent that would likely be fair to both of you.

Actually probably on the low side now that I think about it.

 

[Prairie Plinker]

I'd have no idea what a fair price would be, but what a cool rifle! 38-55 made in the 1800's? Awesome!

I'd assume something like that which from the couple pics appears to be in great shape for the age would fetch well north of $1000, but I'm just throwing a stone here.

 

[okcorral1881]

From memory the rifle was manufactured in 1894, maybe it was shipped in 95. I have one similar in the 10'000 SN.

OK

 

[Robert Nicholson]

From memory the rifle was manufactured in 1894, maybe it was shipped in 95. I have one similar in the 10'000 SN.

OK

The OP has the last digit of the serial number marked as * substituting as sixth digit for privacy, so the OP should be correct in thinking 1898.

 

[okcorral1881]

The OP has the last digit of the serial number marked as * substituting as sixth digit for privacy, so the OP should be correct in thinking 1898.

Thanks Robert, my bad....I don't know how I missed that!

 

[theBuilder]

Thanks for all the replies guys, it blew me away how much there is to know about these rifles, and how little of that i knew. So, $750-$1000 is a good guide?