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November 21, 2023
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I traded into a 1982 Artist tribute CM Russell model 94. I know the commemorative rifles arent worth much and this one is worth less since it didnt come with the original box. My question is, did all of these 999 rifles enter the United States?
Thank you,
Tony
7th & 10th SF retired
April 15, 2005
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Tony,
There are no available records for any of the commemorative or special edition firearms that were manufactured by the U.S. Repeating Arms Company (USRACo).
Based on the information on the WACA Resources tab, it appears to me that all of the Great Western Artist I & II commemoratives were manufactured for sale in the U.S. market – Winchester Commemoratives -Winchester Collector
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
December 21, 2006
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Tony, I think You will find the gun You have is actully a “Great Western Artist 1” , made in New Haven Ct. 1982, and sent to Italy for the engraving by Giovanelli.They also made a G.W.A.2. It originally came in a hard fabric case with leather handle and 2 prints of the guns artwork inside. They were mfg’d with no butt plate or saddle ring and if it was complete and new condition about $3,000.00+ -. And yes they came back to the U.S.
W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.
April 30, 2023
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Love the stocks on that!
November 21, 2023
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The butt is pretty neat.
I dont believe it’s been shot. I might have to send a few down range.
Tony
7th & 10th SF retired
April 30, 2023
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Report back!
November 19, 2006
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Is this the only, “Winchester” lever rifle standardly made with no buttplate?
I see there are three listed on gunbroker at present:
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1135104546
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1137263084
And this one is used. Started at a penny with no reserve. It will be interesting what it sells for:
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