What is a pre 64 winchester worth?

[ninja128]

I bought a pre 64 winchester that is in excellent shape for $950.00. What is the average range of value? I looked up the serial number and it puts the rifle in 1956. The only flaw that I can see is one very small nic in the stock. My buddy at work bought a home and this rifle was in the closet (surprise) and his wife told him NO guns. I looked on gunbroker and saw a few for 1,200 to 1,400.........and told him 950 would be fair (i guessed). I fugured it would be good to sit in my safe for a few decades.

[KahrMan]

If the rifle was made in 1956 then it should be a Model 64. Is that what you have?

If it is then depending on if it is a standard or deluxe model, you either paid the blue book value or got a real good deal. Now remember, Blue Book is guide. You gun is worth what somebody will pay for it.

From Blue Book

The Model 1894 rifle configuration (forearm stock with forearm cap) was discontinued circa 1929 at approx. ser. no. 1,070,000. The Model 1894 rifle was replaced by the Model 55 (mfg. 1924-1932), and the Model 64 (mfg. 1933-1957 and 1972-1973).

MODEL 64 RIFLE

- .219 Zipper, .25-35 WCF, .30-30 Win., or .32 Win. Spl. cal., 20 or 24 in. round barrel, with standard 26 in. on the .219 Zipper, blue metal, pistol grip stock, revamped Model 55 action with increased mag. capacity, 66,783 mfg. between 1933-1957 and 1972-73 (over 8,250 mfg. in .30-30 Win. cal. only - these last two years with minor changes).

Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%

N/A $1,000 $875 $750 $675 $600 $550 $500 $450 $400 $350 $300

Add 100% for 20 in. barrel (sometime referred to as Carbine).

Add 200% for .25-35 WCF cal. (rare).

Add 300% for .219 Zipper cal. (very rare).

Many of this variation now have extra holes drilled on the top of the receiver to accept scope mounts - subtract 50% for this alteration. The Model 64 is usually found in excellent condition.

Model 64 1972-73 mfg. may be found in the post-´64 section.

Model 64 Deluxe Rifle

- distinquishable by fancy pistol grip checkered wood.

Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%

N/A N/A $2,250 $2,000 $1,800 $1,600 $1,450 $1,275 $1,125 $950 $825 $725

Hope this helps. Please put some pics up of your classic. Everybody loves old Winchesters, or at least they should!

[ninja128]

Wow, that was very good info. I have pics and will attempt to post some (i find that hard to do on this site). Is does have the checkered wood and really hope it to be the deluxe model. I know when I post pics someone will know exactly what I have.

[et45]

WHAT MODEL IS IT!

[VERO1]

Kind of hard to figure a price without a little more info as has been mentioned. Model # would be great, caliber also handy to know. Bolt action? lever? auto?

[RandyC]

If you have a 1956 Model 94 in the shape you describe, you paid close to the going rate in this area. Maybe even a little high but I paid nearly that much for '58 vintage '94 in darn near perfect shape.

Other parts of the country are a different story.