Wow. Maybe folks think if senate changes hands the online buying party is over and just panicking? That's a nice rifle but a year ago I bet it would have sold for $900.
That price is insane! The 94's were nice, but the 64's were nicer. I'm sure glad that I got what I've got when I got it. I gunned my first whitetail with a .30 WCF 64 back in about that same year. I didn't realize what I'd borrowed.
My other auto is a .45
The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price has faded from memory
US Customs often topping task force meeting with "dumb crook files" humor. Guy coming into land POE with Win Mod 12/16ga. 'Non official', chatty remark about chambering. Him clueless & flunked! Especially forgetting too, gun "loaded"... with coke. Pricey gun! "Street value" not appreciated by casual observation! Humor amplified... "Straw sticking out of barrel", maybe clue? Best & Happy New Year! John
US Customs often topping task force meeting with "dumb crook files" humor. Guy coming into land POE with Win Mod 12/16ga. 'Non official', chatty remark about chambering. Him clueless & flunked! Especially forgetting too, gun "loaded"... with coke. Pricey gun! "Street value" not appreciated by casual observation! Humor amplified... "Straw sticking out of barrel", maybe clue? Best & Happy New Year! John
The straw sticking out of the barrel is for the sucker born every minute. ... Something is off with the butt stock on that rifle too. Maybe a refinish or reproduction? What say you John?
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
... I own 94 Models, yet not that familiar with such particularly in context of late production. That as Winchester searching for some profitability/quality balance. The only thing I pinged on and only for further conjecture if motivated, the number of receiver holes. I recognized the receiver sight holes, presumably factory. But without the 'straw' factor :), just too far-out pricing for me to make any sense! Leaving that up to 'you experts'! Once prices achieve "Ludicrous" warp speed, I fasten seat belt adjust helmet... & snooze! Wake me when it's over for laugh & a beer!
'Dumb-amateur' Model 94 war story, my own. @ $250, taking pity on a poor Bubba 94 30 WCF. Turned out to be rare factory specimen! Go figure! Collector termed "Model 94/95", denoting 1895 barrel cleanup plugged into 94 actions. Here, 20" carbine created; c 1927-8. Pix below & you call can compare receiver holes if desired! Best Guys! John
If it doesn't make sense using your filter, try another filter. Everybody does what makes sense to them at the time. There is a reason, but it may not be the reason you think.
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Backtobethel: I guess I am going to have to re-judge/re-assess my online and hard copy inventories to more accurately reflect "today's" pricing's of my guns values? I do though, get a whiff of some sort of a scam - in this particular instance. I paid EXACTLY 1/67th that amount (of $5,025.00!) for my first used Model 94 and it was also in excellent condition? I am shaking my head at this one. As long as the seller and the buyer (if there really is one for this Rifle!) are happy - I say trade on! Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
I picked up a '61 and felt I paid up for it at 900 plus tax, but it was the cleanest original 94 I've ever come across. I feel good about my purchase now...
That rifle isnt right. Metal is so much better then the wood. Barrel band has been side polished across the bows, oil wicking into forearm both sides and cheeks of stock. Bad scratch on left side of receiver cold stick touchup. Roll stamping on barrel almost polished away at top of lettering. Just my two cents. Just too pretty for my smeller.
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Deerstalker & PoconoJack: I disagree with both of you. That Rifle has NOT been re-polished NOR re-blued nor has the wood been re-finished! Under close up scrutiny of the "roll stamping" it is particularly sharp and obviously NEVER re-polished nor re-blued! Look at the serial number picture - close-up. That receiver has never been touched (that I can see from the enlarged pictures provided!) and I can find no evidence from stem to stern of that Rifle being "unoriginal". That Rifle is about 62 years old and some "lubricant" oozing into the wood would not be "unusual"! And if it is present it is NOT to ANY great extent that I can see. I agree with the amazement at the current bid - but I adamantly disagree with the baseless conjecture that THIS Rifle has been re-polished, re-blued, re-finished. Maybe the dozens of folks bidding on this clean rig are all mistaken? I don't think that, to be the case. Again I am shaking my head at the current bidding! Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
Poconojack: The current bidding is now up to $6,650.00! With 90 bids so far! I mean I am just in disbelief at the value on this not so rare but excellent condition Winchester Rifle. AND... there is over 8 hours of "bidding" to go. Could this be some kind of ruse/set up/conspiracy to drive up real world prices? I mean I am incredulous at this value on this Rifle! That does it - tomorrow morning I am going to get started re-evaluating my gun collections. I am shaking my head. It is feasible that this Rifle could attain a value 100 (one hundred!) times what I paid ($75.00) for my first Winchester 94 (similar vintage - similar condition by the way)! Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
Deerstalker & PoconoJack: I disagree with both of you. That Rifle has NOT been re-polished NOR re-blued nor has the wood been re-finished! Under close up scrutiny of the "roll stamping" it is particularly sharp and obviously NEVER re-polished nor re-blued! Look at the serial number picture - close-up. That receiver has never been touched (that I can see from the enlarged pictures provided!) and I can find no evidence from stem to stern of that Rifle being "unoriginal". That Rifle is about 62 years old and some "lubricant" oozing into the wood would not be "unusual"! And if it is present it is NOT to ANY great extent that I can see. I agree with the amazement at the current bid - but I adamantly disagree with the baseless conjecture that THIS Rifle has been re-polished, re-blued, re-finished. Maybe the dozens of folks bidding on this clean rig are all mistaken? I don't think that, to be the case. Again I am shaking my head at the current bidding! Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
Buffing marks are clearly visible in pics 5 thru 11, if they are not obvious and one is unable to see them (or has no idea what they’re looking at) it’s folly to try and discuss the re-blue.
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson
Deerstalker & PoconoJack: I disagree with both of you. That Rifle has NOT been re-polished NOR re-blued nor has the wood been re-finished! Under close up scrutiny of the "roll stamping" it is particularly sharp and obviously NEVER re-polished nor re-blued! Look at the serial number picture - close-up. That receiver has never been touched (that I can see from the enlarged pictures provided!) and I can find no evidence from stem to stern of that Rifle being "unoriginal". That Rifle is about 62 years old and some "lubricant" oozing into the wood would not be "unusual"! And if it is present it is NOT to ANY great extent that I can see. I agree with the amazement at the current bid - but I adamantly disagree with the baseless conjecture that THIS Rifle has been re-polished, re-blued, re-finished. Maybe the dozens of folks bidding on this clean rig are all mistaken? I don't think that, to be the case. Again I am shaking my head at the current bidding! Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
Buffing marks are clearly visible in pics 5 thru 11, if they are not obvious and one is unable to see them (or has no idea what they’re looking at) it’s folly to try and discuss the re-blue.
Varmintguy is a true "expert", no sense going against him. Just ask him how many Leupolds he has on how many rifles and none of them have ever failed. I wish I had his kind of luck.. Ha ha..
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
bas1917hunter & pocononojack: : "I" never proclaimed status as an expert - I have been dealing in and collecting pre-64 Winchesters of all types for over 55 years now - and I do know something about them! But if ether of you think that Rifle has been re-polished, re-blued and re-finished then you's two's guy's are simply showing your stupidity in public! Carry on! Or maybe you's two's guy's are smarter than everybody bidding on this Rifle - fat chance of that! He-he. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
pocononojack & bas1917hunter: You's two's mental midgets still have an hour and a half to bid on this cherry piece! 94 bidders it seems - and the bid is at $7,025.00 (seven thousand and twenty five dollars!) now! I don't think that Rifle is worth that, personally, but it is fact that someone (many someones!) does. And nothing either of you twirps has burped up has changed my perception of this Rifle at all! I am shaking my head at the current bid AND the stupidity you two are showing publicly. Again carry on mental midgets. He-he. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
My bet is whoever is bidding that high, knows more about that gun than anyone here.
Family heirloom that got sold; owned by John Wayne; has the secret code to the vault inscribed under the barrel; or maybe just shill bidders. Who knows. 7K though!
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
