How would you price this Winchester model 55?

I don't have much help to give, but it's a great looking rifle. I find it interesting it's outfitted with two different peep sights though.

It's a takedown model also.

Did they drill the receiver for the Williams? That would hurt the hard-core collector value more than the lack of finish.

Still its a desirable model in remarkable overall condition, despite being "in-the-white."

Personally, I would take off that hideous side mount and keep it, especially if it is a family heirloom. .30WCF is the same as .30-.30, so ammo isnt a problem.

As it sits, I would expect to see that rifle at a LGS or show in the $900-1100 range, perhaps a bit more to the right person who doesnt care about the extra holes or lack of bluing.

Nice gun!

NIGHTLORD40K said:

... I would expect to see that rifle at a LGS or show in the $900-1100 range, perhaps a bit more to the right person who doesnt care about the extra holes or lack of bluing.

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Gun show price / 2.25 = actual value

It's worth 500 bucks tops, unless you find somebody with a real nastalgia for this particular rifle.

Orcon said:

Gun show price / 2.25 = actual value

It's worth 500 bucks tops, unless you find somebody with a real nastalgia for this particular rifle.

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I think you underestimate the market for vintage Winchesters. You can barely get a .22 repeater for $500.
This M94 takedown went for $1800, and the condition was a bit worse in a less common chambering. Granted, some collectors seek out rare calibers.... all it takes is the right buyer.
https://www.gunsamerica.com/975158006/Winchester-M94-25-35-takedown-rifle-lyman-103.htm

Here another takedown, in .30-30. Sold for $2,275.
https://ancestryguns.com/shop/taked...anufactured-in-1897-in-new-haven-connecticut/

The only things holding back the OPs gun are the drilled receiver, lack of original rear sight (although the Marbles peep is a period-correct addition), and of course, lack of any original finish.

@NIGHTLORD40K Apparently I do. I could not fathom spending that kind of money on a rifle in that state. At the end of the day it's worth whatever somebody will pay for it.

The take down and the model 55 do go for 1k-2K if not molested and have some sort of original finish with patina . Finish removed and modern sight installed equals a $500-$700 gun if mechanically functions ok and barrel has rifling

I’m with @Gordon on this one. $500-$700 seems like a pretty fair price. $800-$900 for the right buyer.

The 30wcf was the most common chambering in the 55. Also T.D. versions are more common than solid frame with the solid frame being worth more to a collector. In my area 500-650 tops for 30-30.32 special would bring 50-100 more and 25-35 even more.I personally love the look of a well worn but not abused rifle,yours has that look.

Hmm...My Winchester Model 55 rifle is chambered in .22 rimfire!

SwampWolf, the 22 rim fire model 55 is a completely different rifle.

it appears the bluing has been sanded off the bottom of receiver, most collectors or discriminating buyers would prefer a rifle with wear from honest use rather than any refinish, regardless of how well done. takedown model 55 is nice find otherwise. value is in eye of beholder and varies by region

would it be possible for anybody to expound on the history of the model 55? it looks like a 94 win to me with the exception of the take down feature.

I know about the model 53 that was usually in smaller calibers but not the 55.

Here is more info on the 55.
https://winchestercollector.org/models/model-55/

no collector value, but a nice hunting rifle and should be taken hunting. honest wear on a winchester carbine.

Orcon said:

At the end of the day it's worth whatever somebody will pay for it.

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That explains Glock prices.

32-20 said:

SwampWolf, the 22 rim fire model 55 is a completely different rifle.

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It should be obvious that I'm aware of that-ergo the "shocker/what" and "wink" icons. I do find it interesting that only once did Winchester (and probably most other companies) ever use the same model number to identify wholly different firearms.

SW I'm not familiar with the "icons" didn't mean to offend. I make lots of errors,now I know about "shocker/what" and "wink" icons are.

Not seeing the bore/chamber or the exact manner in which the receiver sight is mounted.....
Plus:
Take-down
Tang sight
Fine butt-plate
Good rear sight plug
Wonderful patina Though mercilessly steel-wooled, it would seem.
1929 manufacture

Minus:
.30-30
Repaired buttstsock
Possibly (probably?) that receiver sight
Long barrel (a minor "minus")

Depending upon what I was into it for, and - once again noting I have not personally inspected or shot it - I'd put it on the table at $1,285 or so and KNOW I would NOT be bring it home from a "good" gunshow.


Todd.