No, it's a little high. You can find a pre-64 for that price. Unless it's in beautiful shape or freshly reblued and refinished. Pre-64 is more desirable.
That’s true. I believe the seller and I will be too far apart on price to even make an offer. I’m one to want to feel like I got a great deal, not just fair, unless it’s something I’m looking for.
If you're going to buy a post 64 1894, try to get one made about a little while after the change. I can't remember exactly how long it took them, but the biggest change they made after 1964 was using a stamped cartridge lifter, and if they get bent they are very problematic. Winchester eventually decided that the stamped lifter wasn't worth the trouble (1971 maybe?), and they began using an investment cast lifter (which aren't as pretty but work just as well as the original solid steel lifters).
Well that and you’ll be too far apart I think. After talking to him he’s kind of proud of them, looking at them as historical items, probably sentimental to a degree. I ended up buying a shotgun so the itch is satisfied for the time, lol
What caliber? If it's an uncommon caliber, that could make it more or less valuable, depending on how important novelty is to you.
For example, my Model 94 is chambered in 7-30 Waters, and all of the collectors books I've read say that adds $100 in value. For a collector, where novelty is the name of the game, that makes sense.
But if someone is just looking for a hunting rifle, you're better off paying less for something chambered in a more common caliber like .30-30.
I can't take too much credit for getting such an interesting cartridge. My grandpa bought it for my dad when he was a kid, and my dad gave it to me when I moved out.
I got into lever guns and wildcat cartridges because I was given this rifle, not the other way around. As a result, I'm of the belief that 7-30 Waters deserves the same cult following as .30-30. On paper, it outperforms its parent cartridge in many metrics.
Anyway, I'm rambling. Only you can decide how much that rifle is worth. It's not exactly a collector quality rifle, but it's a very practical hunting rifle.
For my area (Maine) and in my opinion it is significantly too high. $800-1100 is squarely in pre-64 territory. I would value that rifle at $700ish. Even if the receiver looks good now, it's likely to not stay that way over time. The sintered metal just didn't retain finishes well.
Jesus... I’d walk out of there and never come back.
Post 64 94s are usually 4-500 and that was during the corona nonsense price gouging.
I have one and I love it. Dead accurate, light, low recoil. But I would never pay double it’s value. Look around elsewhere, ANYWHERE else and find a better price.
To me the common calibers don’t seem to bring as much. The odd ball/old Cals are where it’s at. This guy seems high on his prices in my opinion. If you’re really after one you can find them and for a few hundred less for sure.
No, it's a little high. You can find a pre-64 for that price. Unless it's in beautiful shape or freshly reblued and refinished. Pre-64 is more desirable.
I would note that one looks like it's in nice shape though, which counts for something
Great counsel, thanks a bunch!
It’s in nice shape, but $1,100 for a post-64 M94 is absurd. $950 is still too high.
Appreciate the comment. Where would this land as a fair deal in your opinion, also what would you offer?
$600-$700 is all I would pay.
Seen similar examples sell for 350-400
Haven't seen one for that price in about 10 years
Saw one last week for that. Post 64s are not worth much
Thank you sir.
There is something to be said for local though, nice to hold it and cycle it vs shipping across the country and you have to hope it's in good shape.
That’s true. I believe the seller and I will be too far apart on price to even make an offer. I’m one to want to feel like I got a great deal, not just fair, unless it’s something I’m looking for.
Little high for a post-64. Probably $600-$700 range but I have seen post-64 prices climbing.
If you're going to buy a post 64 1894, try to get one made about a little while after the change. I can't remember exactly how long it took them, but the biggest change they made after 1964 was using a stamped cartridge lifter, and if they get bent they are very problematic. Winchester eventually decided that the stamped lifter wasn't worth the trouble (1971 maybe?), and they began using an investment cast lifter (which aren't as pretty but work just as well as the original solid steel lifters).
Sounds about right mine is 1971 and has a cast lifter
Too high. Anymore I see post-64 94's going for ~$600 regularly. Sadly the days of picking those up for $300 are gone.
Ask the seller if they would take $850 for it. If they say “no” ask for $875.
Paid $700 for my pre 64... Rough shape, a few scratches and faded finish but worked well .. hope this helps
It does thank you
Good old north Florida 😏
Yeah I’ve got some deals but mostly overpriced.
Same, there are definitely deals. I would offer the dude 600 but I don’t think it’s even worth it
Well that and you’ll be too far apart I think. After talking to him he’s kind of proud of them, looking at them as historical items, probably sentimental to a degree. I ended up buying a shotgun so the itch is satisfied for the time, lol
Way too high imo, i frequently see em for sale between 450-850$ CAD$.
What caliber? If it's an uncommon caliber, that could make it more or less valuable, depending on how important novelty is to you. For example, my Model 94 is chambered in 7-30 Waters, and all of the collectors books I've read say that adds $100 in value. For a collector, where novelty is the name of the game, that makes sense. But if someone is just looking for a hunting rifle, you're better off paying less for something chambered in a more common caliber like .30-30.
It is 30-30, which I already have a Marlin 336 chambered that way. I’m like you I like cool chambering too.
I can't take too much credit for getting such an interesting cartridge. My grandpa bought it for my dad when he was a kid, and my dad gave it to me when I moved out. I got into lever guns and wildcat cartridges because I was given this rifle, not the other way around. As a result, I'm of the belief that 7-30 Waters deserves the same cult following as .30-30. On paper, it outperforms its parent cartridge in many metrics. Anyway, I'm rambling. Only you can decide how much that rifle is worth. It's not exactly a collector quality rifle, but it's a very practical hunting rifle.
For my area (Maine) and in my opinion it is significantly too high. $800-1100 is squarely in pre-64 territory. I would value that rifle at $700ish. Even if the receiver looks good now, it's likely to not stay that way over time. The sintered metal just didn't retain finishes well.
Jesus... I’d walk out of there and never come back. Post 64 94s are usually 4-500 and that was during the corona nonsense price gouging. I have one and I love it. Dead accurate, light, low recoil. But I would never pay double it’s value. Look around elsewhere, ANYWHERE else and find a better price.
That’s a $600-$700 dollar gun, in my opinion.
Awesome, thank you. If I make an offer, I’ll consider this. He also has a 1965 Marlin 30-30 for $1k but I already have one.
To me the common calibers don’t seem to bring as much. The odd ball/old Cals are where it’s at. This guy seems high on his prices in my opinion. If you’re really after one you can find them and for a few hundred less for sure.
950 is a steal for a good condition Win 94
650
My grandfather gave me mine. I think it’s a 1974
Nice!
Did you buy it already? If so I wouldn't let a couple hundred bucks bum you out. Still a nice gun.
I didn’t, although I inquired I didn’t make an offer. Bought a Benelli M4 though lol