1894 trapper 25-35 value|Winchester Rifles|Forum|Winchester Collector

Gunsnfishin said
What is everyone’s opinion on value of a 1894 trapper 25-35- 16” barrel – 1908 production – I would rate condition  6 out of 10 – nothing looks to be special order – saddle ring – not purchased yet 
  

If it is an authentic Trapper, it is a very uncommon gun.  Thus far (in my research survey), I have documented just (6) Trapper Carbines in caliber 25-35 WCF with a 16-inch barrel.  The earliest is serial number 439452 (date of manufacture 9/8/1909).

Bert

Gunsnfishin said
And I got a 1887 serial # 6168 last week – 26” barrel – I asked and was told that it wasn’t cut and if it was someone did a great job putting bead back on – already sent for letters guess the Winchester letter will tell the tale on these two guns when it gets here 
  

While not impossible for the 26-inch barrel to be original, the odds are very high that it has been cut (shortened).  Measure the distance from the muzzle face to the center of the bead… if it is exactly .50″ the odds are good that it is factory original.

Bert

sb said

Gunsnfishin said
Cody just emailed me – all the info they have is serial number no configuration – is it worth getting letter?
  

There is no letter info available for that serial number other than date of manufacture.   A letter is of very little value
  

I concur… a date of manufacture letter for the Trapper has very little value.  A letter for the Model 1887 could be very valuable… especially if it validates the 26-inch barrel length.

Bert