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RobOz
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  • RobOz
    Bert,

    I saw your answer to the guy that asked about the Winchester 73. I'm asking your opinion here, because I have seen and read your answers to other posters, and respect, and value your opinion. Absolutely no sarcasm intended in this at all. I recently (November 2005) got an "official" appraisal done of a few of my guns for insurance purposes. The appraisal was done by the same guy that has the Peary 1873 for sale. I was wondering what you thought this one would ballpark in. The official appraisal reads as follows:

    "Winchester model 1894 Rifle. Serial number 140327 (1898 production). 32-40 WCF Caliber with 26" octagon barrel. Fine plus with much blue evenly mixed with patina. Lever with traces of casehardening. Stock and forend fine except hairline crack on left side of stock abutting frame. Excellent bore"

    and here are some pics to go by
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    Just curious as to how much of a difference there may be in someone that appraises and deals with a wide spectrum of antiques, and someone who has a specialty in Winchesters only may have. I'll post the "official" appraised value that he assigned to it after you make your assesment of it. I also realize there could be a substantial difference in seeing it in person, so if need be, will take more/better pics, if you tell me what you need.
    Sincere thanks.
    DC
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  • Bert H.
    Now that looks a fair bit better.

    The "X'ing" out of serial numbers is discouraged on this forum, especially as it applies to the collectable firearms. There is a lot of information that is available when the serial number is disclosed, and regardless of what a small number of people believe (and say), there are no issues or problems that are going to occur by posting the complete number. Yes, there are still some who do it, but in the past several years, there are fewer and fewer who still do it.

    Getting back on topic, serial number 937416 was the last one through the Polishing Room on Janaury 31st, 1922. That puts the DOM on your Carbine within the first few days of February 1922.

    If I were in your shoes, I would remove the butt stock and forend stock, and then clean off the excess varnish that is on the receiver frame. All you need is a cleaning cloth and some pure acetone (well ventialted work space too).

    As for the potential value, being that it is a 38-55 SRC, it has more interest (and value) than one in 30 W.C.F. or 32 W.S. However, there is precious little original factory finish left on the receiver frame, the stocks have been refinished, and I do not know the condition of the bore. My best guess is that you could get at least $800 for it today, but it would be a tough sell for anything above that number (unless the bore is in superb condition).
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  • RobOz
    Bert H.

    Thanks for the info.

    Rob
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  • Bert H.
    quote:Originally posted by RobOz
    Bert H.

    Thanks for the info.

    Rob


    Rob,

    You are quite welcome[:)].
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