Have an Old Winchester?

[TRAP55]

One database I found reported 1908, don't remember what it was based on.

Like I said in the start, all the info that has been available, was based on the Madis information. It's been know for years that his info was incorrect, but until now, no one has done anything to correct it.
Even now, The Blue Book still refuses to correct their data. For all the problems Madis caused by knowingly listing false information, Winchester collectors of the world owe him a debt of gratitude. He was the guy that salvaged all the records from a dumpster, where Winchester had tossed them!

[freonr22]

Such a valuable resource!

[GMG]

Tagged!

[capricedanny]

Model 94, serial # 1932XXX...30-30..thanks!

[bruceflinch]

Tagged for later! Wow, didn't realize how old this thread was. Thanks for the Necropost, Freon! And Thank You Trap55!!

[TRAP55]

Model 94, serial # 1932XXX...30-30..thanks!

1952, with 85,000 made that year.

[brownfeathermedic]

I found a wall hanger at a Pawn shop that just came in and hasn't been priced yet. It was a 1886 Winchester Deluxe model 45-90. The gun showed poor storage but could be cleaned up. the action was SWEET!!!!!! What are these going for these days?
This Ol Boy would love to have her.

[aghauler]

tagged.

I'll have to dig out the '97 in a couple of days.

[bruceflinch]

Alrighty then! One my Dad gave me. He bought it used & took many a rabbit with it.
62A s/n 259614X, yes there really is an X in the s/n..

.22 short, long or long rifle, tube fed slide action. Real fun to shoot! I think it sold for about $17 new in the 50's.

Thanks in advance Trap55!

[TRAP55]

Bruce, I'll have to ask Bert about your serial number to be sure, but I "think" some of those may have been parts clean up.
Right now I have early 1949, with 20,860 made that year.

[TRAP55]

I found a wall hanger at a Pawn shop that just came in and hasn't been priced yet. It was a 1886 Winchester Deluxe model 45-90. The gun showed poor storage but could be cleaned up. the action was SWEET!!!!!! What are these going for these days?
This Ol Boy would love to have her.

See if they'll let you take pics, condition and features on a deluxe can swing price a big chunk either way. 45/90 is a plus, majority were special order too.
If you're serious about buying it, get me the serial, and I may be able to find out what it was shipped with for factory options. That way you can bargain the price down if something has been changed.

[freonr22]

hey Trapp55,
I wasnt trying to make more work for you, the service and responses you gave in my opinion are priceless to the community at large. I want to express a sincere thank you.

[TRAP55]

freonr22, if I didn't enjoy it, I wouldn't have made the offer.
It's surprising sometimes what the actual date is, as opposed to what the owner thought, or was told it was.
Bert comes down from WA for every spring and fall for the Big Reno Show. If you go, bring your Winchester for Bert to look at. I can only give you the DOM, he can usually tell you that, the month made, and probably a few more things even the Winchester factory has forgotten. He'll give you a honest appraisal too.
If you are shopping for something specific, be it rifle or parts, he already knows who has it, where in the show to find it, and most times haggle the price for you too.

[bruceflinch]

Bruce, I'll have to ask Bert about your serial number to be sure, but I "think" some of those may have been parts clean up.
Right now I have early 1949, with 20,860 made that year.

Parts clean up? Like extras lying around?

The S/N is stamped on the bottom of the reciever where the barrel mates & on the bottom of the trigger guard.

Thanks!

[JTecalo]

Trap55,
checking Win 1897 12 ga. ser # 483362 online indicates might be 1911 vintage.

thanks,
Jim