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October 17, 2020
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Hi. WTB a trapper. I’m looking for a Winchester Trapper 1894 30WCF 30-30. I don’t mind a shooter in well used condition. I would prefer one under 16” and that is preapproved on the ATF list but I would open to anything. Thanks for the help!
April 15, 2005
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Based on my current survey numbers, your odds are greatest finding a 15-inch Trapper. Of the (828) Trappers I have documented this far, (613) of them have a 15-inch barrel. Be prepared to pay a steep price for one!
Bert
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June 26, 2013
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There’s a couple 1894 trappers for sale out there, but are on quite opposite ends of the spectrum regarding price and condition. Pretty slim pickins otherwise.
https://www.collectorsfirearms.com/products/155851-winchester-1894-trapper-30-30-w11303.html
http://www.thewinchestergrove.com/1894/1051xxx.htm
Don
December 21, 2006
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I do have a 16″ , 1927 production and a 15″ 1919 production, both ar available and both are in fine to excellent original cond., and like was stated, expensive. You can private Message Me if interested
W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.
March 14, 2022
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Bert H. said
Based on my current survey numbers, your odds are greatest finding a 15-inch Trapper. Of the (828) Trappers I have documented this far, (613) of them have a 15-inch barrel. Be prepared to pay a steep price for one!Bert
That leaves only 215 that are 12”/14”/16”/18”. I would’ve thought there were more 16” trappers than 15”. Good to know.
Rick C
June 26, 2013
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deerhunter said
Valonghunter said
Hi. WTB a trapper. I’m looking for a Winchester Trapper 1894 30WCF 30-30. I don’t mind a shooter in well used condition. I would prefer one under 16” and that is preapproved on the ATF list but I would open to anything. Thanks for the help!
Here’s a 15″ Model 94 that was just listed on Leroy Merz’s website. Far from a high condition piece, but really not bad for a trapper. I think the price is rather reasonable as well. I don’t think this one will last long at that price. I’ve seen others in lesser condition sell for more money.
About a year ago, I paid close to double the price of the Merz gun:
Don
June 26, 2013
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Sale pending–knew it wouldn’t last long. If I had the extra money, I would have bought it…
Don
July 8, 2012
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deerhunter said
Sale pending–knew it wouldn’t last long. If I had the extra money, I would have bought it…Don
Don,
I saw that this morning too, and thought not a bad price for a trapper. You’re right, didn’t last long.
Al
October 17, 2020
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deerhunter said
There’s a couple 1894 trappers for sale out there, but are on quite opposite ends of the spectrum regarding price and condition. Pretty slim pickins otherwise.https://www.collectorsfirearms.com/products/155851-winchester-1894-trapper-30-30-w11303.html
http://www.thewinchestergrove.com/1894/1051xxx.htm
Don
I’m just getting back to this link. I had unexpected brain surgery and was in recovery for a few months and I missed the Merz’s gun deerhunter mentioned. It would have been great deal. I’m still looking for a 1894 30wcf 30-30 15” in anyone has any leads or wants to sell one. I would prefer a shooter or lesser grade gun. Also, does anyone have any thoughts on the collector firearms one mentioned above? It has a shortened stock and has been there for a while.
March 14, 2022
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Valonghunter said
deerhunter said
There’s a couple 1894 trappers for sale out there, but are on quite opposite ends of the spectrum regarding price and condition. Pretty slim pickins otherwise.
https://www.collectorsfirearms.com/products/155851-winchester-1894-trapper-30-30-w11303.html
http://www.thewinchestergrove.com/1894/1051xxx.htm
Don
I’m just getting back to this link. I had unexpected brain surgery and was in recovery for a few months and I missed the Merz’s gun deerhunter mentioned. It would have been great deal. I’m still looking for a 1894 30wcf 30-30 15” in anyone has any leads or wants to sell one. I would prefer a shooter or lesser grade gun. Also, does anyone have any thoughts on the collector firearms one mentioned above? It has a shortened stock and has been there for a while.
Sorry to hear about your health issues. I hope you’re on the mend.
I’ve owned two 14” trappers. They’re a unique carbine for sure. If you’re buying a 15” trapper as a collector, shortened wood is not the way to go. It will affect resale value considerably and the reason why it’s been for sale this long.
Rick C
November 19, 2006
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RickC said
Valonghunter said
deerhunter said
There’s a couple 1894 trappers for sale out there, but are on quite opposite ends of the spectrum regarding price and condition. Pretty slim pickins otherwise.
https://www.collectorsfirearms.com/products/155851-winchester-1894-trapper-30-30-w11303.html
http://www.thewinchestergrove.com/1894/1051xxx.htm
Don
I’m just getting back to this link. I had unexpected brain surgery and was in recovery for a few months and I missed the Merz’s gun deerhunter mentioned. It would have been great deal. I’m still looking for a 1894 30wcf 30-30 15” in anyone has any leads or wants to sell one. I would prefer a shooter or lesser grade gun. Also, does anyone have any thoughts on the collector firearms one mentioned above? It has a shortened stock and has been there for a while.
Sorry to hear about your health issues. I hope you’re on the mend.
I’ve owned two 14” trappers. They’re a unique carbine for sure. If you’re buying a 15” trapper as a collector, shortened wood is not the way to go. It will affect resale value considerably and the reason why it’s been for sale this long.
To have owned two 14″ M1894 Trappers is an impressive feat 
March 14, 2022
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Yes Steve and I regret selling them now. One was a 92 in 44WCF with BATF clearance and the other a 94 in 30WCF 1920’s. Both 75% condition or more.
Rick C
December 21, 2006
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Look familiar Rick 
I only gave $15,000.00 to get it back. Smart huh.
W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.
November 19, 2006
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“Trappers” are extremely cool 
March 14, 2022
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Henry Mero said
Look familiar Rick
That’s some nice looking iron there Henry!
Rick C
October 17, 2020
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Those are beautiful!
Does anyone have an all original fully functional and shootable fair/poor condition 1894 30wcf 15” they would want to sell. And preferably cleared on the BATF list. I don’t have the funds to purchase a high condition example but I don’t mind a low condition one that I can shoot and enjoy. Thanks.
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