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Bo Rich said
JWA,  You have great wisdom!  You reach the top when your realized that making you happy is the most important thing.  
  

Exactly! Playing with the toys I have is more fun than chasing those I don't. 

 

Mike

]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 13:53:09 +0000 Bo Rich on Consecutive serial numbers. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/consecutive-serial-numbers/#p179359 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/consecutive-serial-numbers/#p179359 JWA,  You have great wisdom!  You reach the top when your realized that making you happy is the most important thing.  

]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 13:12:16 +0000 Scubamomofthree on Inherited Collection Advice https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/inherited-collection-advice/#p179355 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/inherited-collection-advice/#p179355 Hello,  

Thank you for all the feedback. I'm working through the responses and greatly appreciate the input.  

I just took a ton of photos of each gun and the links are listed below.  

 

Super Grade

Winchester Model 70 30.06 Super Grade

 

Standard

Winchester Model 70 30.06 Standard

]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 04:07:06 +0000 Chuck on Consecutive serial numbers. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/consecutive-serial-numbers/#p179351 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/consecutive-serial-numbers/#p179351 I know a Colt collector who wanted any Colt model with serial numbers 1 to 100.  It took him years to do it but he did succeed. 

]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 02:37:37 +0000 JWA on Consecutive serial numbers. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/consecutive-serial-numbers/#p179349 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/consecutive-serial-numbers/#p179349 I have quite a few consecutive number guns but did not pay extra for them in general.  But I am a sucker for interesting serial numbers and will pay a little more for them such as "100000" , "777", "1894" on an 1894 rifle, etc.  I know that is an irrational collecting point but they make me smile and, in the end, that is all that matters.

Best Regards,

]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 02:22:55 +0000 TXGunNut on Consecutive serial numbers. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/consecutive-serial-numbers/#p179344 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/consecutive-serial-numbers/#p179344 Maybe it's a matter of perspective. For the seller it's a selling point and for the buyer it's a plus, a non-factor or a chance to give his poker face a try. I'm a numbers guy so if I saw a nice gun with a number consecutive to one of mine I'd probably try to buy it. 

 

Mike

]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 01:35:47 +0000 Chuck on Consecutive serial numbers. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/consecutive-serial-numbers/#p179334 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/consecutive-serial-numbers/#p179334 I've seen a lot of consecutive guns sold and some auction houses will let the buyer of the first one buy the second one at the same price.  Quite often the buyer only buys the first one.  But like I said, if the guns are rare $100 won't cover it.  In my case I really wanted the second Garand but I knew I'd better buy the first one.  The second one was the better rifle but I paid less for it.

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oldcrankyyankee said
My mind wanders sometimes. Lately it has been looping around the idea of have guns with consecutive serial numbers, pick your poison for models.  My question is, how do others feel about it? Do you place a higher value on the guns as a pair or simply the gun is the gun, is it something you strive for in your collection, I am just noodling around. 
  

The Blue book of gun gun values says you can add $100 to the value for a consecutive pair and while conventional wisdom says it increases value, I don’t see it in real life. I watch auctions a lot and when consecutive serial #’s are sold together they tend to sell for less than 2 sold individually. My thoughts are it simply lowers the pool of buyers interested at that price point? I have watched smart sellers list each gun separately but note they are a consecutive pair and those do better than if they are sold together. I don’t personally see the big deal in consecutive serial #’s except for my buddy who did a consecutive set of 67 Winchester Classics ( Rifle and Carbine) with his son and well that is meaningful beyond $’s. His son is 12 and they hunt together and the thought is some day when the son has his own son, grandpa will pass down his rifle to his son and the son will give his carbine to his son. For those lucky enough to get dads or grandpa’s rifle passed down, I would imagine the Value on that is priceless! Just my 2 cents. Curious what others think?

]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 10:29:37 +0000 Chuck on Consecutive serial numbers. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/consecutive-serial-numbers/#p179313 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/consecutive-serial-numbers/#p179313 Consecutive serial numbers will add to the value.  How much depends on the condition and rarity.  Here is one set I stumbled upon

3-Winchester-Garands.jpg

]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 02:05:50 +0000 oldcrankyyankee on Consecutive serial numbers. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/consecutive-serial-numbers/#p179310 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/consecutive-serial-numbers/#p179310 My mind wanders sometimes. Lately it has been looping around the idea of have guns with consecutive serial numbers, pick your poison for models.  My question is, how do others feel about it? Do you place a higher value on the guns as a pair or simply the gun is the gun, is it something you strive for in your collection, I am just noodling around. 

]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 01:09:59 +0000 86Win on Winchester and the .280 Ross https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-and-the-280-ross/page-2/#p179278 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-and-the-280-ross/page-2/#p179278 I just found a W R A 280 cartridge in my junk. I don't need it. Anyone interested in it? Don

]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 13:13:28 +0000 Bert H. on Winchester and the .280 Ross https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-and-the-280-ross/page-2/#p179254 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-and-the-280-ross/page-2/#p179254

steve004 said

Bert H. said

steve004 said
I’m trying something very new for me.  I’m going to see if I can post photos directly – without using my usual outside hosting site.  I have tentative optimism that I will be successful.
  

Now that you have mastered the direct upload, I am commanding that you continue doing so!
Bert
  

I'll do my best!  As least I have the instructions to refer back to. Assuming I can find them again
  

I have confidence that you will...

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Bert H. said

steve004 said
I’m trying something very new for me.  I’m going to see if I can post photos directly – without using my usual outside hosting site.  I have tentative optimism that I will be successful.
  

Now that you have mastered the direct upload, I am commanding that you continue doing so!
Bert
  

I'll do my best!  As least I have the instructions to refer back to. Assuming I can find them againEmbarassed

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steve004 said

I’m trying something very new for me.  I’m going to see if I can post photos directly – without using my usual outside hosting site.  I have tentative optimism that I will be successful.
  

Now that you have mastered the direct upload, I am commanding that you continue doing so! Laugh

Bert

]]> Sun, 10 May 2026 19:35:39 +0000 kevindpm61 on Winchester and the .280 Ross https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-and-the-280-ross/page-2/#p179240 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-and-the-280-ross/page-2/#p179240 Pictures worked Steve! You certainly have some rare and interesting rifles. I have to say that I am a bit jealous.

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