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MidwestCrisis on Winchester 94 44mag SRC Chrome finish

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:25:33 +0000

An expert will probably be along to confirm. It’s definitely not factory.

Paul H on A Real ??—“Trapper” on GB today

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:13:29 +0000

Thanks for your input Tony. It’s always good to see a few legitimate collectibles come into the general public even if they have a few “warts”. That being said the demand for them seems to be increasing at a moderate pace. Good unmolested originals are getting difficult for me to find. I would have bid a little over 2500 but 4100 was a little too optimistic for me. I do have a good set of period correct walnut SRC stocks that would have spruced it right up. I’d like to have gotten it but there will hopefully be another one come by someday. PH

Anthony on A Real ??—“Trapper” on GB today

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:45:33 +0000

Paul,

I'm in agreement with you as far as being a decent representative and that the refinished was made very clear in the listing, as LSB, is very well respected and do a great job with they're write ups and pictures! IMO!

I also agree with the $2,500.00, as far as being an estimated approximate value for this one.

Tony

Paul H on A Real ??—“Trapper” on GB today

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:27:22 +0000

It’s interesting to watch these auctions. I was in the bidding for this one and watched til the end.

There were 4 serious bidders.

The refinish issue was known it wasn’t hidden or disguised.

If you wanted a legit trapper this was an opportunity—although there were some shortcomings.

You don’t see these available often

It was probably a $2500 value but::::

a fairly high demand

and an obviously short supply……..not a surprising outcome to me.

I’ll have to keep looking. PH

Mrgold on Winchester 94 44mag SRC Chrome finish

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:10:11 +0000

Hello everyone,

Stumbled upon a listing for Winchester 94 in 44mag that has a chrome receiver and chromed barrel bands.

Barrel is regular blued.

Has M serial (which fits the 1968-172 first production 44s): 3330996M

Doesn't have the correct metal butt plate but I'm guessing someone changed it out for a gel insert as the 44 hits a bit in this light rifle.

Does anyone have any idea what this is ? Would/could this be factory ?

Thanks

https://hs-arms.de/Winchester-Model-1894-44-Rem-Mag

Anthony on A Real ??—“Trapper” on GB today

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:23:34 +0000

Looks like this all original, REFINISHED, 1894 "Trapper", sold for $4,132.00! Amazing to me, what a refinished example could go for in the 16 inch barrel configuration.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1186157899

Tony

steve004 on 1873 short rifle

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:55:44 +0000

1873man said
Thanks guys, That one walked into the Sioux Falls gun show in 2007. I must of belonged to the guys grandfather or relative because he didn't know what he had. He asked me if this was a 1 of 1000 so I had to explain what it was.
I see there are several extra long 73's in the August RIA auction. A deluxe 36, a 34, a 32 and a 30. I still haven't got through all of them. Time for you guys to fill all those missing barrel lengths in your collection.
Bob

I have to admit I have more than a few of those....

I had not looked at this upcoming auction. I'm off to take a look.

1873man on 1873 short rifle

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:20:51 +0000

Thanks guys, That one walked into the Sioux Falls gun show in 2007. I must of belonged to the guys grandfather or relative because he didn't know what he had. He asked me if this was a 1 of 1000 so I had to explain what it was.

I see there are several extra long 73's in the August RIA auction. A deluxe 36, a 34, a 32 and a 30. I still haven't got through all of them. Time for you guys to fill all those missing barrel lengths in your collection.

Bob

Anthony on 1873 short rifle

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:10:50 +0000

steve004 said

Anthony said

Gunsnfishin said

Gunsnfishin said
I also have a 1873- 32-20- special order 28” barrel serial 217936


Cody letter gave little info - no barrel length or date serial was put on just recieved on Oct 4 1886


Maybe it was sent back to Winchester and the special order extra length barrel of 28" was added.

Bob,
That a nice extra length special order 32" rifle!
Tony


I agree - look at the condition of Bob's 32 inch .32. Very high condition. And I believe that's a #62 tang sight as well. Super.

You're correct Steve, and it has the small stud that is screwed in to hold the 62-B tang sight in place when down. How about the "Set Trigger"?

Tony

steve004 on 1873 short rifle

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:58:12 +0000

Anthony said

Gunsnfishin said

Gunsnfishin said
I also have a 1873- 32-20- special order 28” barrel serial 217936


Cody letter gave little info - no barrel length or date serial was put on just recieved on Oct 4 1886


Maybe it was sent back to Winchester and the special order extra length barrel of 28" was added.

Bob,
That a nice extra length special order 32" rifle!
Tony

I agree - look at the condition of Bob's 32 inch .32. Very high condition. And I believe that's a #62 tang sight as well. Super.

Anthony on 1873 short rifle

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:49:54 +0000

Gunsnfishin said

Gunsnfishin said
I also have a 1873- 32-20- special order 28” barrel serial 217936

Cody letter gave little info - no barrel length or date serial was put on just recieved on Oct 4 1886

Maybe it was sent back to Winchester and the special order extra length barrel of 28" was added.

Bob,

That a nice extra length special order 32" rifle!

Tony

1873man on 1873 short rifle

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:26:40 +0000

Can you post some pictures of the 28"?

Here are some of a 32 caliber 32".

Bob

Gunsnfishin on 1873 short rifle

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:35:37 +0000

Gunsnfishin said
I also have a 1873- 32-20- special order 28” barrel serial 217936

Cody letter gave little info - no barrel length or date serial was put on just recieved on Oct 4 1886

Gunsnfishin on 1873 short rifle

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:33:15 +0000

I also have a 1873- 32-20- special order 28” barrel serial 217936

Anthony on 1873 short rifle

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:03:17 +0000

Gunsnfishin said
Sent for letter - anxious to get this in my hands - it has a small repair on the fore end but nothing major - at $2500 with buyers premium and shipping I’m sure I won’t be disappointed

Thinking that the Cody letter will verify this attractive example, I would certainly be anxious also! We look forward to seeing the letter.

At $2,500.00 all tolled, it sure looks like you did well with you're purchase.

Thanks for sharing.

Tony