Winchester 1892 carbine value
I'm attempting to value guns that my father had for his succession. There are a few guns that are stumping me, but only one seems to have value worth pursuing. I got an online subscription to the blue book of gun values to value the guns, which are all likely to end up in the hands of my siblings, grandkids and I. Most are well used field models, but there were a pair of guns he bought at an estate auction about 25 years ago, that to my knowledge no one has shot since he purchased them.
Here is where I need help. The 1892 Winchester carbine has obviously been restored. While it looks close to pristine, there are no markings left on the barrel, at least none I can visibly detect. The markings on the receiver are lighter when what I see in original photos, and the serial number is very light, but detectible. I'm guessing it to be in .32-20 caliber because his father's old S&W revolver is in .32-20, and as I recall, the reason that he bought it. Certainly a discount would be in order in valuing this old rifle.
The gun itself has provision for the saddle ring, but no ring is attached to this gun. The barrel is 19" long and based on the serial number was manufactured in 1906. The stock is in decent shape with no cracks and the screws are not marred up.
If pictures would help, I can certainly take some, but it may take a while to get to it. Any help you can give in coming up with a value would be appreciated.
Here is where I need help. The 1892 Winchester carbine has obviously been restored. While it looks close to pristine, there are no markings left on the barrel, at least none I can visibly detect. The markings on the receiver are lighter when what I see in original photos, and the serial number is very light, but detectible. I'm guessing it to be in .32-20 caliber because his father's old S&W revolver is in .32-20, and as I recall, the reason that he bought it. Certainly a discount would be in order in valuing this old rifle.
The gun itself has provision for the saddle ring, but no ring is attached to this gun. The barrel is 19" long and based on the serial number was manufactured in 1906. The stock is in decent shape with no cracks and the screws are not marred up.
If pictures would help, I can certainly take some, but it may take a while to get to it. Any help you can give in coming up with a value would be appreciated.
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In the condition you have described, it has no remaining "collector" value. If the bore is in good condition, as a "shooter", it might be worth $500.
The barrel is actually 20-inches as measured from the muzzle face to the breech face.0 -
Much appreciated. Knowing my Dad, I'm sure he paid much less than that. He was not a firearm collector by any stretch. 0
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