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Ask an expert: Value of a Winchester model 1894

A reader asks I have my grandfather’s Winchester Model 1894 in good shape. I don’t hunt and may sell it—what might it be worth today?

Q: I have a Winchester Model 1894 that was my grandfather’s. It is in nice shape. I don’t hunt nor does my daughter, so I am thinking of selling it. Could you give me an idea what it might be worth? Brian Andrew A: Classic Gear columnist Ken Doherty responds: This is a classic Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1917. The barrel and magazine have about 70% bluing, with some freckling under the rear sight. The receiver is silver/grey with little finish except for some bluing on the lever and loading gate. The walnut stock shows more wear including small gouges on the left buttstock toe; missing wood on the right buttstock wrist at the receiver; and carved initials and dents along the top of the comb. It still rates as Good under the NRA Condition standard. Model 1894 SRCs of similar vintage and condition have sold on average for almost $900 in recent Ontario auctions. Send your questions by clicking here Originally published in the Spring 2025 issue of Ontario OUT of DOORS For more hunting, click here Click here for more outdoors news Watch on-demand videos anytime on OFAH Stream

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