Winchester 1894 (1949)

[jthoma24]

Hey all you C&R guru's.
I have the opportunity to buy a Winchester 1894 (1949 Serial number) and would like inquire about value. Buys is saying it is about 80%. Any thoughts? He was asking $800....

 

[BeltBuckle]

Hey all you C&R guru's.
I have the opportunity to buy a Winchester 1894 (1949 Serial number) and would like inquire about value. Buys is saying it is about 80%. Any thoughts? He was asking $800....

I assume 30-30? It all depends on the condition. I've seen a bunch listed in that range and north, most of them over priced IMHO. But if it really is 80% finish with a bright, pristine bore and no wiggles, and you don't have one yet, and the itch is unbearable...

better to regret something you did than something you didn't do. but ymmv

 

[Jimbob2.0]

Pre 64 that's way high unless its perfect and new in the box

 

[jthoma24]

I assume 30-30? It all depends on the condition. I've seen a bunch listed in that range and north, most of them over priced IMHO. But if it really is 80% finish with a bright, pristine bore and no wiggles, and you don't have one yet, and the itch is unbearable...

better to regret something you did than something you didn't do. but ymmv

30-30 that is correct...the itch is there

 

[rj1974]

That is a bit steep for that but the prices are steady climbing on them . If you have to have it get it . I would hold out for something wartime or pre wartime but your taking a chance at not finding one later when you have one in front of you now .

I have regretted letting things walk but never regretted over paying a little bit for something I really wanted .

 

[jthoma24]

That is a bit steep for that but the prices are steady climbing on them . If you have to have it get it . I would hold out for something wartime or pre wartime but your taking a chance at not finding one later when you have one in front of you now .

I have regretted letting things walk but never regretted over paying a little bit for something I really wanted .

I am looking at it as an investment piece also. Thank you for the level headed view..