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March 23, 2007
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Hey Guys,
Just a heads up if anyone is interested. You all know my passion is high condition 1894s. Well, several things all came up at same time at home (carpentar ant infestation, dying car, and renos), and am forced to sell a few of my favorites. So, if anyone is interested, I listed my real early 1894 RB FB CB 38-55 Sporting Rifle. 16,000 range serial. Very high condition, just a beautiful rifle. Even case color left on some of the screws. Been told by a couple fellows on here that gun could do $10-$12000 at one of the high end auction sites, but was not interested in going that route. Here is a link if anyone has interest, just an amazing early 1894. Just listed it last night. These early high condition 1894s are getting very difficult to find:
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/663445748
Matt
March 20, 2009
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Matt,
I saw that auction this morning. That is a very nice 1894 for sure! The hassles of importation out of Canada and into the States is going to limit the potential buyers. Best of luck!
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
March 23, 2007
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Hi Michael,
This is antique (made in 1896), there are no limitations. I can throw it right in the mail direct to the buyer, just as I did with you with that antique 1894 you bought from me. As you recall, the last one I sent you got to you in 4 days.
Matt
March 20, 2009
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Matt,
Now you are unfairly teasing me!!
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
March 21, 2016
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Beautiful rifle!
Winchester Model 1873 44-40 circa 1886
November 7, 2015
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Very nice, I’m sorry that you’re forced to sell such a wonderful rifle. Hope the auction goes well for you.
Mike
December 1, 2012
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Curious about the difference in shipping antiques vs. modern guns from Canada into the USA.
"This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend."
April 15, 2005
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Wincacher said
Curious about the difference in shipping antiques vs. modern guns from Canada into the USA.
A modern Winchester has to go through an importer and be marked before it can be sent to you or your local FFL. The cost is typically $300 – $500. An “Antique” is not a “firearm” per U.S. Federal law, and it can therefore be shipped directly to you without interference. This one of the reasons that the “antique” status of a Winchester adds value to the gun in question.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
March 23, 2007
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twobit said
Matt,Now you are unfairly teasing me!!
Michael
Lol, it would look good next to the other one I sold you Michael.
matt
March 23, 2007
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Micheal, you have not bid yet…?
I added some more photos last night. A really excellent rifle. Hard to let go of something like that, but sometimes life forces an unwilling hand. Just too many things happened at home lately. Hope it does well.
Matt
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