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March 24, 2013
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So I just arrived in Ft Worth for an Old West show and auction but before I left home I found out about a small backwoods auction going on tomorrow so I dropped by to view the guns and I am sending a bidder in case there are some deals to be made. There was a 94 there, 30 WCF, serial number 14,119, it was in fair to good condition, I am upset that I didn’t get a pic but I am just trying to confirm my thoughts on the value. Based on the limited info, would I be off base to think it could be worth $1200-$1500? I am basing this value on the fact that it was manufactured in 94. What are your thoughts?
Darlene
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April 15, 2005
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Darlene,
First, it is a Model “1894” versus a “94”, and it was actually manufactured in late December of the year 1895.
As for the value, $1,200 – $1,500 is very low figure for a pre-1899 production Model 1894… unless it is in very poor condition.
Bert
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March 24, 2013
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Bert H. said
Darlene,
First, it is a Model “1894” versus a “94”, and it was actually manufactured in late December of the year 1895.
As for the value, $1,200 – $1,500 is very low figure for a pre-1899 production Model 1894… unless it is in very poor condition.
Bert
Thank you for the correction Bert! I am glad I asked, guess I will make a call and increase my bid. Have a great day. ?
Darlene
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March 24, 2013
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WinchesterBabe said
Thank you for the correction Bert! I am glad I asked, guess I will make a call and increase my bid. Have a great day. ?
Darlene
Bert, thanks for the advice, I was able to purchase the Model 1894. Glad it worked out!
Also, I have been to the auction tonight here in Ft. Worth at the Old West Show and Auction. Anybody from the forum here at this show?
Darlene
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