Winchester Model 54
need to know value and info on 3 digit 270wcf.correct bolt handle swivels and stock.what starting ser# was released to publc and would receiver blue and barrel be different colors?
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Was the 54 drilled for a scope at any time? 0 -
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I am going to post some pics here in a few moments once my camera charges. Thank you. Cheers. 0 -
The model 54 was manufactured from 1925 to 1936 and your serial # is for 1931. 1931 was the year Winchester made some improvements in the rifle to correct complaints about the stock design and its two piece firing pin. There were about 7 variations of the rifle, standard grade, super grade, match grade, carbine, and etc. 0 -
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Packy,
What you have there is a great rifle, chambered in a very good cartridge. It was closer to the Mauser M98 than the Model 70 was. Which was basically an improved method of mass producing this bolt action rifle. I do say I like changes to the Model 70 such as the safety.
Anyhow, they generally don't bring as much as Model 70 pre-'64's. For a general value I would say around $600. But you may have a hard time getting that at this time.
As already stated they were made from 1925 until 1936. This was the rifle that introduced the .270 Winchester (as yours is chambered in) and the .220 Swift. It was also the first rifle Winchester chambered in the .257 Roberts. Although, they were also chambered in .250-3000 Savage. All told they were chambered in 10 different cartridges. With some special order cartridges available as well.
I hope you keep it and shoot it.0 -
The value is closer to $350 - $400.
The stock has been non-factory checkered, and has been sanded and refinished. Additionally, the Model 54 was not factory drilled & tapped for a scope.
What you have is a classic old hunting rifle, in a great caliber, and one with some sentimental value, but very little collector value.0 -
I have to agree with Bert, probably the most common defacing of model 54s is drilling and tapping for scope mounts. Of 8 I have first hand knowledge of, only 3 haven't been drilled and tapped. Someone took very loving care of that rifle, checkered the stock and refished it, oiled and kept it clean. It was a hunting rifle, and thats what it is today. Shoot it and hunt with it.If it where all original, you could put another $800 on the price Bert quoted you, in a better economy maybe $1000.
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