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Never asked this question before but wondered what Winchester models are most desired. I realize there’s almost 8 million 94’s with variations & options out the ying yang, but what’s your go to acquisition ?
AG
Ag,
Are you asking what Model i.e. 73, 76, 86, etc.? or what variation in the 94’s?
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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1873man said
Ag,Are you asking what Model i.e. 73, 76, 86, etc.? or what variation in the 94’s?
Bob
I guess I’m Wondering what’s the most collected & most valuable. I’ve seen 66’s & 95’s go for big big money & every model in between but never really knew what’s the most desired or brings the most money.
AG
Every lever action model has a real high dollar gun if you go looking. If you have rarity, condition, features and history with a gun they can be worth a lot. I can’t say which would be the best one to buy if I had unlimited funds. I know i would buy a 73 since that is what I like. Someone else might want the million dollar 86.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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Most everyone on this board is better positioned to answer this question than me, but that never stopped me from giving my opinion:
The infinite number of combinations, from bolts, to single shot, to pump, to lever, to short, long, caliber, wood, number produced, blah, blah, blah, makes the general question near impossible to answer. Thus, I say limit it to lever guns, then take a Plain Jane, run of the mill for each model: OBFMCB.
With all that said, I would say the most collectible Winchester would be chronological, oldest model to newest: 66, 73, 76, 86, 92, 94, 95. And a Henry would beat them all, if you toss it in with Winchesters.
In short, older models are more collectible than newer models.
Fair enough Huck. Makes sense & yes it’s hard to nail down one model, caliber etc, but respect your opinion & just looking to see what others think.
AG
Other than a one off historical piece, I’d imagine the 73&76 that are 1of1000 & 1of100 are up there. Along with what I call the 1897 Engraved Catalog guns. Those are pretty much found in every collectible model, except the 66s aren’t shown but several were made in the same patterns pictured in the catalog.
Sincerely,
Maverick
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I collect and admire the model ’94’s as the most handsome and versatile of the Winchester lever guns . But saying that I think the most familiar and collectable is the model 1873. They’ve never made a movie about a mod. ’95 ’94, 92′ 86, ’85,’76, ”66, etc., nor have I ever seen the hype associated with one model, like I have the ’73. If I was limited a one gun collection , I would want it to be a 1 of 1000 mod. ’73.They’re all nice and I guess We all have Our own preferences, good question though. Just My thoughts.
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Thanks for the reply Henry. I have to say 94’s are my fav for the same reasons. Just getting into 86’s, but they’re all nice.
AG
No Winchester collection is complete without John M. Browning’s First and Finest creation… the Model 1885 Single Shot Rifle. All other models absolutely pale in comparison to it…
(91) different cartridges chambered for it,
(10) different variations,
(7) different barrel sizes (not including the Muskets, Winder Muskets, Lightweight Carbines, or shotgun),
Barrel lengths from 15-inches to 36-inches,
(3) different set trigger types,
and finally, a lot of different options and special order features!
Bert – A diehard Model 1885 collector
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
That’s just great Bert lol. I guess I’ll be educating myself on the 85 now, but I do enjoy the chase.
AG
January 26, 2011
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C’mon Bert, don’t sugar coat it. Tell us how you really feel. I’m not sure I’m feeling the passion.
~Gary~
pdog72 said
I’m not sure I’m feeling the passion.
Liar… I know for a fact that you own at least a few Model 1885s yourself!!
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
AG said
That’s just great Bert lol. I guess I’ll be educating myself on the 85 now, but I do enjoy the chase.AG
There are certainly lots of them to chase, and LOTs of education needed!
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
A heavy barrel, large caliber, factory scoped 1885 would be one of my picks, although I do not own one.
James
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jwm94 said
A heavy barrel, large caliber, factory scoped 1885 would be one of my picks, although I do not own one.James
Factory scoped? That ain’t asking for much!
jwm94 said
A heavy barrel, large caliber, factory scoped 1885 would be one of my picks, although I do not own one.James
I’d like an 85 in one of the express calibers like let say a 45-125.
clarence said
Factory scoped? That ain’t asking for much!
Actually, it isn’t as rare as you might think. Winchester factory equipped a fair number of Model 1885s with telescopes, mostly A5, B3, B4, and B5 Winchester telescopes, but there are at least a few dozen that letter with Stevens and Malcolm telescopes. While I do not have the total count (yet), I have surveyed more than (100) Model 1885s that were factory equipped with a telescope.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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