94 Winchester question

[Shane1858]

Was wondering how to find out how much my 94 Winchester is worth? By the serial number (850138) I can tell it was made in 1919. Has been handed down thru the generations. It is a 30-30. Saddle ring. Has the flip up adjustable sight for long distance shots. I been shooting it for years and it shoots beautifully.
I am a newbie here, any help would be greatly appriciated.

Thank you,

Shane

 

[cdrt]

Looked in my copy of the Blue Book of Gun Values and there are just too many Model 94 variations to give you a decent price quote, without seeing some photos and an exact description of what you have.

It could anywhere from $150 to thousands.

 

[351 WINCHESTER]

1919 was a very good year for Winchester.

 

[rcmodel]

If it has a saddle-ring, you have a saddle-ring carbine.

Watch these auctions to see what they sell for.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=98068248

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=97937760

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=97539783

As with any collectable firearm, condition is everything.

rcmodel

 

[Shane1858]

Thanks guys.
It does have a saddle-ring.
Has the elevator long distance sight.
Metal plated crescent butt.
Nickle Steel barrel.
Still has good riffling. I nail jack rabbits at 100 yrds (a good shot considering my failing eyes).

Your input is much appriciated.

 

[equitytrader]

Post a few pictures if you can and I'll give you a good shot (I price these things for a living).

 

[Shane1858]

I am a bit 'challenged' when it comes to the computer. SoI will try and get my kids to help me post some pics this weekend.

Thanks!

 

[SundownRider]

With these guns, condition is everything. I had a Marlin 1894 in 38-40 that I bought for $400, and wound up selling for $650. Sure wish I could find one for that price now, since they tend to go for $700-$900 these days.

 

[Shane1858]

Finally got some pictures to post. Again, your input is much appriciated.

Now, lets see if I can attach the pictures to this post....

Shane

 

[Shane1858]

And another...

 

[Shane1858]

And yet another...

 

[Shane1858]

again...

 

[Shane1858]

another..

 

[Shane1858]

Model:

 

[Shane1858]

I think I am getting the hang of it.

 

[Shane1858]

Please forgive the overkill. Just wanted to give as much info as possible for review.

 

[Shane1858]

last one, I swear ;-)

Thank you for your patience.

 

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

With these guns, condition is everything.

Absolutely, +1. It can vary by hundreds of dollars. Condition, condition, condition. Fjestad's Blue Book has a very detailed section at the front on rating condition. You must study it and understand it. Even then, it's an art, not a science. I have found that guns that are ACTUALLY in 99-100% condition, with box and everything (absolutely mint), tend to fetch even MORE than the very-high value shown in the Blue Book - but you gotta hold out a while for just that buyer with the cash, who really wants it. Guns on the low end of condition (60% or less) also tend to fetch a bit MORE than the very-low value shown. But guns in the 60%-98% range tend to fetch *about* what the book shows, or perhaps even a little less.

When I get home today, I will try to look up the value and try to judge that condition for you. Rough estimate - very rough - is that that will fall in the 55%-75% range; maybe a bit more.

 

[Shane1858]

Thanks PremiumSauces. I appriciate you information and effort.

 

[joewill]

Nice gun but looks to me as if it was refinished at some point.

 

[Shane1858]

That very well could be. It has been handed down thru the family all these years. Don't know too much. I recieved it after an uncle passed away - it was his hunting gun. It is now my hunting and just plain old fun shooting gun.

A guy I work with saw it and started drooling, offering me a trade for one of his 94's and cash. So it got me wondering what I have been taking for granted...

 

[Vonderek]

If it's been in the family for generations it's impossible to put a value on it. If it was mine, I would consider myself its steward until it was time to pass it on to the next generation.

 

[Shane1858]

I agree wholeheartedly. I have no desire to ever let this rifle out of the family. Just want to be able to tell the kids "You know how much this is worth?"

 

[Hokkmike]

LOVE the pictures. (can't have too many) Thanks. For the most accurate info on gun prices i always get professional opinions or use the blue book. Or see what similar guns HAVE ALREADY sold for on line.

 

[scrat]

not tooo sure i would be looking to sell a firearm like that if it were mine. Thats a keeper