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Value of 1892 Winchester
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86Win
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December 2, 2022 - 2:10 am
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I hope to sell this Saturday. Need value from you experts. Model 1892 25-20 with refinished wood, rebarreled Model 65, shortened magazine. I have been offered $650. Should I have taken it?P1030218-3.JPGImage Enlarger

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Yes, you should have taken the $650.  At best, you might squeeze an extra $100 – $150 out if it, but the buyer would have to really motivated to own it.

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December 2, 2022 - 12:51 pm
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Bert H. said
Yes, you should have taken the $650.  At best, you might squeeze an extra $100 – $150 out if it, but the buyer would have to really motivated to own it.

Bert

I second this!  Reblued, rebarreled, and refinished and in .25-20.  Not much going for this rifle.  If you can get $650 for this rifle, take it!

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Lets remember, it is a Winchester Smile

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December 2, 2022 - 6:21 pm
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Hello,

I would tend to say that the $650 offer is worth taking.  But…  I have often been quite surprised by what some altered, poor condition, refinished guns will sell for on Gunbroker.  You might get another $200 for it but that most likely won’t change your lifestyle.  Ask the original person if he “can get” to $750 and then let it go if he does.

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December 3, 2022 - 8:53 pm
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FYI. I just sold it for $700 at a gun show. Don

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In my humble opinion, you did well.  Likely you are happy and the new owner is happy.  All is good.  Tim

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