Gun Broker Winchester 1894|Winchester Rifles|Forum|Winchester Collector

Daniel F said
Hello, I was wonder what people thought about this Winchester on gunbroker and if it was unaltered or not.

 

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/784904882  

Daniel,

It is not altered just a bit on the low condition side.  should make for a fine shooting rifle but will not appreciate in value to a great extent.

Michael

Daniel,

The rifle was actually manufactured during 1937.

Michael

Daniel F said

Yeah I looked it up when I first looked at and it saw that it was made in 1937. Does it look like the stock has been refinished?  

Daniel,

The stock does not look refinished to me.  It matches the fore end perfectly.

Michael

Daniel F said

What do you think about how it’s priced and what do you think it’s value is?   

Daniel,

I think that the $600 BIN price would be top dollar for my wallet because of the condition.  But it sounds like the bore is in fin shape and the seller does have a three day inspection period.  I do question the originality of the front sight hood since it appears to have no wear on it at all/  These are typically lost or worn do to usage going in and out of gun cases and being leaned against doors, walls, trees, and hunting blinds.

Michael

I’m guessing you purchased it?  If so, let us know how it shoots! Ron

Daniel F said

I wish I could have. Right when I was going to purchase it someone else bought it.  

As they say, you snooze, you lose. That rifle may have been a transitional.   Big Larry