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Winchester Model 63 Value *Large Pics*

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New to the forum, looking for the value of a firearm that was passed down to me, mainly for documentation and insurance purposes. From what I'm told my great grandfather purchased this new around the year my dad was born, 53', and it's been in the family ever since.

I'd say it's in good condition for it's age, Hasn't been shot in a while, but everything seems to operate as it should, and the actions are as smooth as the day it was made. I'm going to clean it up and try to find a new butt plate since this one looks a little ruff.

Winchester Model 63 .22 Long Rifle

S#: 120463A

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  • Bert H.
    Hello and welcome to Gunbroker,

    Everything was looking good until the picture of the butt. My recommendation is to remove the butt plate and loading tube, and soak them for 24-hours in a container of Kroil. After they have soaked, use a copper wire brush to remove all of the active rust. Take it slow and easy, and do not use any more pressure than is needed to remove the rust scale.

    The Model 63 is in my opinion, the finest semi-auto .22 caliber rifle that Winchester ever made. Based on the current condition, it is at best a $500 rifle. If the butt plate will clean-up without losing a lot of its orignal finish, and with minimal pitting, it might add $100 to the value.
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  • buddyb
    I had an old gun trader friend now deceased that had several of those from the 1950s new,in the box with hang tags and he sold them for about $1200.00 each.
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  • Bert H.
    quote:Originally posted by buddyb
    I had an old gun trader friend now deceased that had several of those from the 1950s new,in the box with hang tags and he sold them for about $1200.00 each.


    It is too bad that he is still not around... today they would sell for about double what he got for them.
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  • Laredo Lefty
    I bought a Win 63 a couple years ago at an auction for $600 IIRC. It has original finish about 95%. Nice shooter.
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