1892 rifle vs. TD rifle|Winchester Rifles|Forum|Winchester Collector

twobit said

mark minnillo said

For 2 1892 rifles of similar vintage and condition what would be the difference in value between a standard rifle and a takedown rifle?

  

Good morning Mark,

The TD frame rifle will cost you about 15% more unless YOUR desire, which is what drives the perceived value, is greater for one or the other.  Approximately 10% of the Model 1892 sporting rifles were fitted with takedown frames.  But rarity does not alone drive value.  Otherwise round barrel sporting rifle would be much more expensive!!  

Michael

  

Thanks two-bit

With that said and to be more specific what if both guns are round barrels?

twobit said

mark minnillo said

twobit said

mark minnillo said

For 2 1892 rifles of similar vintage and condition what would be the difference in value between a standard rifle and a takedown rifle?

  

Good morning Mark,

The TD frame rifle will cost you about 15% more unless YOUR desire, which is what drives the perceived value, is greater for one or the other.  Approximately 10% of the Model 1892 sporting rifles were fitted with takedown frames.  But rarity does not alone drive value.  Otherwise round barrel sporting rifle would be much more expensive!!  

Michael

  

Thanks two-bit

With that said and to be more specific what if both guns are round barrels?

  

The take down will still have a slight premium value but they will both be valued less than octagon or half octagon configurations.   By most guys.  But also maybe not by everyone.

Michael

  

Isn’t this fun??!!