Price check please, Win. Models 1873 and 1892

[bwag]

Hi,

A friend just let me know about this site, it's great! I hope I'm not out of line asking for some help, I have two lever actions that are giving me fits trying to come up with a fair price on them. I've got a new Blue Book, and have spent a good amount of time searching the net. On the 73, I've seen prices from 1k to 5k, not quite as bad on the 92.

Any input is welcomed, these are not my area of expertise!

Thanks in advance for any who reply,
Brian

1.) Winchester Model 1873 Third Model Saddle Ring Carbine in 44 W.C.F
(44-40) 19" barrel in very good+ condition. Serial number 31075X puts the
manufacture date at 1889.
pics:
http://home.flash.net/~bwag/images/gun_stuff/win-1873-SRC/

2.)Winchester Model 1892 Sporting Rifle .38/40wcf. The serial number is 60817X placing date of manufacture in 1911. It's been refinished, and I'll
be conservative and say the gun is in 90%+ condition.
pics:
http://home.flash.net/~bwag/images/gun_stuff/win-1892/

PS: I've posted them on these boards already with what I thought were decent prices, but I placed them in another category with some other items I'm selling. $2,500 for the 73, and $1,500 for the 92.

 

[huntershooter]

You are probably high @ 1500.00 on a refinished '92. I would think you'll be lucky to get 1K.

 

[Art Eatman]

Yeah, the re-finish knocks the collector value down, consderably. Sorry, but I can't help on the present value of the 92, although it can easily be down by 50%.

Art

 

[bwag]

I'm not surprised about the refinishing hurting the value. I personally didn't like the fact it had been refinished, so it follows I wouldn't be the only one. Thanks very much for your time, I will continue to watch for more input. Brian