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I have an antique 1892 that is in about 80%+ condition with excellent wood to metal fit, excellent bore, excellent screws etc. It is a round barreled, FM, CB. It is a nice rifle. I have seen one for sale that is exactly as mine was made and one number higher, so they would be consecutive serial numbered. The condition on the other one is about 90%+. My question is, how much more are consecutive serial numbered rifles worth if both are in the condition mentioned above. Lets assume that mine would be worth $3000.00 by itself and the other about $3500.00 by it self. Now what would they be worth together? Thanks for the help. Peter
Peter,
I don’t know what they’d be worth together, but if it were me, I’d by the one consecutive to yours. What’s the chances of finding it after all the years they were apart?
Al
The first thing I would check, is to see if both were shipped on the same order number. If they are not on the same order number, they are “disconnected” and simply have consecutive serial numbers. If they have the same order number (shipped to the same location/buyer), then they are truly “connected”.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Peter,
That means they do have some shared history, and a slight premium to the collector value (in my opinion).
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
When u you say slight, are we talking $500.00 more as a pair or what figure would you think? Help appreciated. Peter
Peter,
There is no set amount, as it will vary depending on the condition of each gun, the specific variation of the guns, and what the potential buyer thinks about the consecutive serial numbers. I myself would be inclined to add a 5% premium to the asking price, but that does not mean much.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
November 7, 2015
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It would be worth more to me as a collector but not as an investor. I wouldn’t buy it solely based on what premium some future buyer may place on the consecutive serial numbers.
Mike
Both rifles are the same configuration and the same caliber by the way. Peter
Since all you have to go by is the order number you do not know how many were shipped in the order nor where they went. They could have stayed together for years if bought as a pair for some reason or they may have split up upon receipt by the original purchaser if they were a big wholesaler or any retailer. It is still interesting to see them together. Some may pay a premium for them and others would place little to extra value on them. Selling them together for a premium will make it harder to find a buyer.
THIS ALL STARTED WITH JUST ONE GUN!
I am not a member Of Cody. Does someone know if they will give out the order info to me? That would be interesting to know. Peter
Thanks OG. I called and talked to Jesse and she said that the emailed info is all they have and neither emailed info stat sheets contains customer info. I thought I had seen letters with that info before, maybe not. Peter
The only thing you can do with order numbers is if you pay them they will search the ledgers for other guns with that order number but if you ask they will only look at the page your gun is on.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
Hmmm…..but I guess there is no way to find out where they were shipped Bob? Peter
Peter,
Correct, you just have a order number and that information would of been in the office or the file room which they burned in the factory furnace at times.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
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