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Antonio said
Hello i was wondering if yall could give me an idea on the value of two guns in my collection?

1.Winchester Model 1885, serial #47514 i believe its about an 1890 year production in .32 short

2. Winchester Model 1894, serial #421746 i think this one is from 1907 in .32-40

any insight is appreciated thanks in advance

Your Single Shot rifle is a standard Plain Sporting (low-wall) rifle that was manufactured in April 1891.  It is chambered for the long obsolete 32 Short rim fire cartridge.  It has zero value as a “shooter” grade rifle due to the cartridge it is chambered for. 

The value as a collectable will depend greatly on the graded condition of the rifle.  How much of the original case colors it still has on the receiver frame and associated parts, the condition of the bluing on the barrel, and the condition of the walnut stocks.  Pictures are needed to assess it.

Your Model 1894 was manufactured in late October 1908.  Is it a “Rifle” or a “Carbine”?  What is the graded condition?  Again, pictures are needed to assess it.

Bert