Winchester Collector - Forum: Winchester Swap Meet

Hotchkiss10 on 358 Winchester dies and brass

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:14:00 +0000

Brand new set of Lee 358 Winchester dies. Also have 20 rounds of brass. 60 bucks shipped

Jeremy P on Want to sell. Winchester model 1892. Made in 1910. 90% original bluing. Great stock and forearm

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:42:42 +0000

There's a YouTube channel where they do "restorations" on guns and they often look staged at best. They recently did a Winchester rifle (it was in bad shape) and the outcome was horrible. I wrote to them and asked them to please not do that to any more Winchesters. I'm sure they told me to get bent.

Yes, in this case, I'm with you all, I liked the original. Crazy how advantageous it is to have folks like TwoBit and all others who keep meticulous records...

TXGunNut on Want to sell. Winchester model 1892. Made in 1910. 90% original bluing. Great stock and forearm

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:04:18 +0000

I'm not opposed to restoration or aggressive maintenance in some limited cases and like BRP I know there is a market for these pieces. My issue is the work was poorly done, IMHO. Just my opinion; not my money, not my gun, not my call. Besides, I liked what I saw in the "before" pictures. I know a lower condition gun is hard to sell in today's market but I don't think the work done will help sell the gun. Sad situation.

Mike

Anthony on Want to sell. Winchester model 1892. Made in 1910. 90% original bluing. Great stock and forearm

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:18:43 +0000

Well said, once again, Michael!

Tony

twobit on Want to sell. Winchester model 1892. Made in 1910. 90% original bluing. Great stock and forearm

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:35:46 +0000

Blue Ridge Parson said
I suspect that others here have noticed what I have noticed, and that is there exists a surprisingly large market for guns that have been re-finished, restored, or upgraded. Some number of buyers seem quite willing to pay a pretty penny for such guns. So while the purist collector may not desire such a rifle, there are still people out there who do. How many times has the lament been raised here about a gun at auction, obviously not original (and sometimes acknowledged as such in the auction description) that has sold for a much higher amount than seemed reasonable here at WACA ? I have lost count of such instances. All of which is to say that there is indeed a market for rifles such as the OP shows above. It may not appeal to thee or me, but someone out there does buy these rifles.
BRP

I pretty much totally agree and do not "look down" on someone who buys and enjoys what they can afford of desire. That is why there are Fords, Chevies, VW's and blonds and redheads in the world. Not everyone has the luxury of a LOT of free time to learn as much as some collectors and that may lead to them relying on descriptions and getting burned at times. THAT is regretful for sure. I thinks that sometimes there is too much emphasis on collecting as being a money making hobby. Often times that is a maybe at best.

Michael

MidwestCrisis on Want to sell. Winchester model 1892. Made in 1910. 90% original bluing. Great stock and forearm

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:35:37 +0000

mrcvs said
Maybe selling at RIAis the OPs best option. They seem to get top dollar even for problematic firearms.

A couple people with more money than brain will fight over it on the regular monthly sale. It would probably be listed as professionally refinished and nothing else. It’s a shame. That was a great riffle for someone starting out buying original Winchesters. I like RIA. Their staff are great people.

mrcvs on Want to sell. Winchester model 1892. Made in 1910. 90% original bluing. Great stock and forearm

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:10:56 +0000

Maybe selling at RIAis the OPs best option. They seem to get top dollar even for problematic firearms.

deerhunter on Selling two very old SEALED / UNOPENED full 50-round boxes of UMC (Union Metallic Cartridge Co.) .22 Winchester Single Shot Central-Fire Cartridges

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:05:28 +0000

Price reduced to $175 each or $325 for both shipped.

deerhunter on Selling Antique 1900's full box Winchester .45-60 Winchester Ammo for Winchester Model 1876

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:59:59 +0000

Selling Antique 1900's full box Winchester .45-60 Winchester Ammo for Winchester Model 1876. Box and ammo are in excellent condition. All cartridges are original and native to the box. Asking $450 shipped. Please send me a PM if interested.

Thanks,

Don

Tedk on Pre-64 M70 358 Win. Fwt barrel

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:12:43 +0000

Going to post some pics tomorrow in an effort to determine if there is any interest in and what would be a fair price for a pre-64 M70 358 Win Fwt barrel. Barrel appears to be in as new condition with no bluing wear at the muzzle or on the threads.Correct front and rear sight w/hood. Another interesting aspect is the absence of the Winchester Definitive Proof on the barrel, possibly a NOS barrel that was never on a gun.

Purchased the barrel years ago with the intention of finding a nice action and dropping the barreled action into a McMillian Monte Carlo stock with Edge fill that I already had, but I got old, other projects got in the way and the build never happened☹️

Blue Ridge Parson on Want to sell. Winchester model 1892. Made in 1910. 90% original bluing. Great stock and forearm

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:07:58 +0000

I suspect that others here have noticed what I have noticed, and that is there exists a surprisingly large market for guns that have been re-finished, restored, or upgraded. Some number of buyers seem quite willing to pay a pretty penny for such guns. So while the purist collector may not desire such a rifle, there are still people out there who do. How many times has the lament been raised here about a gun at auction, obviously not original (and sometimes acknowledged as such in the auction description) that has sold for a much higher amount than seemed reasonable here at WACA ? I have lost count of such instances. All of which is to say that there is indeed a market for rifles such as the OP shows above. It may not appeal to thee or me, but someone out there does buy these rifles.

BRP

1873man on Want to sell. Winchester model 1892. Made in 1910. 90% original bluing. Great stock and forearm

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:53:14 +0000

If you buy duded up guns beyond retail you have to be happy living with them, just don’t get disappointed when you can’t get your money out of them. You would have to sit on them a long time to get some of it back or find another like minded buyer.

Bob

cj57 on Want to sell. Winchester model 1892. Made in 1910. 90% original bluing. Great stock and forearm

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:49:03 +0000

Wow! It was a respectable 92 before rehab, I wouldn't want it at the GB price now

twobit on Want to sell. Winchester model 1892. Made in 1910. 90% original bluing. Great stock and forearm

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:36:17 +0000

win4575 said
What? Commissioner is speechless.

win4575 on Want to sell. Winchester model 1892. Made in 1910. 90% original bluing. Great stock and forearm

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:59:24 +0000

What? Commissioner is speechless.