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August 9, 2022
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Hello everyone,
For those interested in current market value of these guns and curious to see what a high condition example sells for in a normal auction setting, the Trapper recently discussed here is now available
https://www.gunauction.com/buy/17416886
Apologies if this post violates any rules of the forum. I am the owner of this rifle, if that matters
December 9, 2002
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Victor,
Is there a reason you didn’t offer it here, on the WACA Forum, in the Classifieds first, or did you and I missed it?
Tony
July 14, 2016
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That is an extremely nice trapper. You do not see many in that condition at all. I expect it will keep going up….
A man can never have too many WINCHESTERS...
September 22, 2011
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Yes, that is one nice trapper!
I agree, I wish it was offered on this forum first.
I totally understand the desire to sell at auction. Post on this forum and if it sells very quickly, you will then wonder forever how much you really could have gotten for it.
August 9, 2022
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Hello,
Apologies to those who feel I should have listed it here for a set price. High condition vintage Winchesters are not my area of expertise, and I dont want to deal with shipping such a high dollar rifle. The consignor is familiar to me and within driving distance. I really have no idea what the value of this rifle is, the spread i found was pretty extreme so I thought it best to let the market decide.
December 9, 2002
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safestuffer said
Hello,
Apologies to those who feel I should have listed it here for a set price. High condition vintage Winchesters are not my area of expertise, and I dont want to deal with shipping such a high dollar rifle. The consignor is familiar to me and within driving distance. I really have no idea what the value of this rifle is, the spread i found was pretty extreme so I thought it best to let the market decide.
I can understand you’re point, and situation!
Tony
July 22, 2018
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A “Shout out”— FWIW — “Jack the Dog” runs a great auction/consignment business. Class act. Highly recommend his service. You get great national exposure—his photography skill is first rate and he gives very thorough and accurate descriptions. PH
November 19, 2006
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That is one nice carbine! You picked a quality guy to consign with. Jackthedog (Mark W.) is a first class guy. He posted many excellent photos. He has a very strong reputation.
November 9, 2008
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https://www.proxibid.com/lotinformation/101787118/the-pinnacle-trapper-outstanding-original-and
Here’s a very nice trapper that sold last week, hammered at 65k
August 27, 2014
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Is the rear sight correct on the ‘Pinnacle Trapper’?
“If you can’t convince them, confuse them”
President Harry S. Truman
April 15, 2005
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Tedk said
Is the rear sight correct on the ‘Pinnacle Trapper’?
It could be. That is a late production Carbine.
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
July 14, 2016
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cj57 said
https://www.proxibid.com/lotinformation/101787118/the-pinnacle-trapper-outstanding-original-and
Here’s a very nice trapper that sold last week, hammered at 65k
Strewth.
And that $65,000 USD is without the juice….
A man can never have too many WINCHESTERS...
July 8, 2012
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The $65,000 carbine is a 14″, whereas the GunAuction carbine is 16″. Is 14″ more valuable than 16″, with equal condition?
December 21, 2006
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I can’t speak on the ’92’s, but a 14″, ’94 trapper is way more valuable than a 16″, all things being equal.
W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.
March 20, 2009
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Within the first 288,000 Model 1892’s manufactured there were 5,387 short barreled carbine produced. Of those the 16 inch is the most common at 2,495 then the 15 inch at 1,713 and then the 14 inch at 958 examples. 17, 18, and 12 inch examples start to get into hen’s teeth range. Beyond 288,000 the disparity between 16 and 14 inch configurations decrease. I have sampled 154 additional 16 inch examples compared to 128 additional 14 inch examples. Condition being equal then rarity will drive the price.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
March 20, 2009
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cj57 said
https://www.proxibid.com/lotinformation/101787118/the-pinnacle-trapper-outstanding-original-and
Here’s a very nice trapper that sold last week, hammered at 65k
So this is a pretty much perfect example of how trying to establish the “value” of a rifle is REALLY tricky!! The $65,000 “Pinnacle Trapper” at Poulin apparently was only worth $32,313 when it sold this past December at RIA!!! Now THAT is some kind of inflation!! These rifles have no real set in stone value. The value is purely driven by how much one or two guys want it and whatever satisfaction they derive from that ownership. https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/4096/1009/winchester-model-92-saddle-ring-trappers-carbine
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
November 9, 2008
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twobit said
cj57 said
https://www.proxibid.com/lotinformation/101787118/the-pinnacle-trapper-outstanding-original-and
Here’s a very nice trapper that sold last week, hammered at 65k
So this is a pretty much perfect example of how trying to establish the “value” of a rifle is REALLY tricky!! The $65,000 “Pinnacle Trapper” at Poulin apparently was only worth $32,313 when it sold this past December at RIA!!! Now THAT is some kind of inflation!! These rifles have no real set in stone value. The value is purely driven by how much one or two guys want it and whatever satisfaction they derive from that ownership. https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/4096/1009/winchester-model-92-saddle-ring-trappers-carbine
Michael
This is why the OP made the right decision on putting it up for auction. I think he will get the best value for his beautiful Trapper rather than putting it on here for a fixed price, as he didn’t know it’s value and may have short changed himself.
December 9, 2002
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cj57 said
twobit said
cj57 said
https://www.proxibid.com/lotinformation/101787118/the-pinnacle-trapper-outstanding-original-and
Here’s a very nice trapper that sold last week, hammered at 65k
So this is a pretty much perfect example of how trying to establish the “value” of a rifle is REALLY tricky!! The $65,000 “Pinnacle Trapper” at Poulin apparently was only worth $32,313 when it sold this past December at RIA!!! Now THAT is some kind of inflation!! These rifles have no real set in stone value. The value is purely driven by how much one or two guys want it and whatever satisfaction they derive from that ownership. https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/4096/1009/winchester-model-92-saddle-ring-trappers-carbine
Michael
This is why the OP made the right decision on putting it up for auction. I think he will get the best value for his beautiful Trapper rather than putting it on here for a fixed price, as he didn’t know it’s value and may have short changed himself.
I’m in total agreement! 
Tony
April 15, 2005
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tionesta1 said
The $65,000 carbine is a 14″, whereas the GunAuction carbine is 16″. Is 14″ more valuable than 16″, with equal condition?
Based on the total production numbers, No, it is not (in my opinion). The 14″ length was essentially the standard “Trapper” length for the Model 1892. A 16″ Model 1892 would have been a special order. Further, when you take into consideration that the 16″ gun is completely free of any legal hinderances (the NFA), it is more desirable.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
April 15, 2005
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Henry Mero said
I can’t speak on the ’92’s, but a 14″, ’94 trapper is way more valuable than a 16″, all things being equal.
I believe that is because most Model ’94 Trappers were 15″, and the total number of 16″ versus 14″ is a 4:1 ratio. the following table is derived from my ongoing research survey and it documents the current totals for each barrel length.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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