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My favorite gun range took in a neat 1921 Model 94 SRC in 25-35 with the Nickle Steel engraving on the barrel. Does the nickle steel stamping add any value? The condition of the rifle is probably a little below fair with little bluing remaining and some gouges and such in the wood. No rust and a decent bore. Well loved but honest. I love the looks of it but I think the asking price of $1200.00 is high. Im thinking more like $700.00 …maybe. I do like the 25-35 cartridge which is a plus for me.
Cliff,
Nearly all Model 1894 rifles & carbines made in the 25-35 WCF cartridge from August 1895 through April 1932 had a Nickel Steel marked barrel, so No, it does not add any value. The $1,200 price is actually quite reasonable if the bore is decent.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Bert, my SRC from 1927 is Nickel Steel marked and it is a 38-55. Is that unusual? Thanks, Big Larry
Bert H. said
Cliff,Nearly all Model 1894 rifles & carbines made in the 25-35 WCF cartridge from August 1895 through April 1932 had a Nickel Steel marked barrel, so No, it does not add any value. The $1,200 price is actually quite reasonable if the bore is decent.
Bert
Thanks Bert. Now you have me thinking about buying it. Thanks alot! 🙂 Is it the 25-35 cal. that makes it worth $1200.00 in its condition?
Big Larry said
Bert, my SRC from 1927 is Nickel Steel marked and it is a 38-55. Is that unusual? Thanks, Big Larry
Larry,
No, it is not… at least for a 1920s production Model 94. At some point after WW I, Winchester used Nickel Steel barrels regardless of the specific cartridge chambering.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Cliff said
Thanks Bert. Now you have me thinking about buying it. Thanks alot! 🙂 Is it the 25-35 cal. that makes it worth $1200.00 in its condition?
Cliff,
Yes, it is the 25-35 WCF caliber that brings the value number up. Based on my research survey (currently at nearly 17,000 specimens recorded), the 25-35 WCF accounted for just 6.1% of the total Model 1894/94 production. That is opposed to 61.28% for the 30 WCF, and 22.76% for the 32 WS cartridges.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Bert H. said
Larry,
No, it is not… at least for a 1920s production Model 94. At some point after WW I, Winchester used Nickel Steel barrels regardless of the specific cartridge chambering.
Bert
Thanks Bert. But still a scarce carbine in 38-55 that late? Big Larry
I love the 25-35 round to shoot, but ammo can get a bit pricey. Great gun to have to play with !
Bill
Big Larry said
Thanks Bert. But still a scarce carbine in 38-55 that late? Big Larry
Larry,
No, not really. From January 1920 through December 1929, I have surveyed (91) Model 94s made in the 38-55 caliber. From January 1930 though December 1937 (when the 38-55 was discontinued), I have surveyed just (16) in that caliber. The really rare Model 94s in 38-55 are those made after 1932 with a Proof Steel barrel.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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