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Value of 1909 92 Winchester .32
headtrip_honey
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Hello all,
My mother and I have a saddle rifle that belonged to my grandfather, a relic of his days as a park ranger in the Grand Tetons and Alaska.
We just recently discovered its date of manufacture (1909, as per two separate databases), and it is overall in quite good condition. The wood is smooth with hardly any dents or scratches, there is no rust, the manufacture stamps are clear and easily read, and although it has not been used in decades, the lever still works easily and smoothly.
Based on this information (I can try to get pictures up if they are needed), what would be your estimate on its value? We will likely never sell it, because although we are not gun people, it is a family heirloom and we're quite attached to it. We'd just like to know as a matter of curiosity.
Thanks!
My mother and I have a saddle rifle that belonged to my grandfather, a relic of his days as a park ranger in the Grand Tetons and Alaska.
We just recently discovered its date of manufacture (1909, as per two separate databases), and it is overall in quite good condition. The wood is smooth with hardly any dents or scratches, there is no rust, the manufacture stamps are clear and easily read, and although it has not been used in decades, the lever still works easily and smoothly.
Based on this information (I can try to get pictures up if they are needed), what would be your estimate on its value? We will likely never sell it, because although we are not gun people, it is a family heirloom and we're quite attached to it. We'd just like to know as a matter of curiosity.
Thanks!
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W.D.
Unfortunately, the online data bases for Winchester serial numbers are not accurate. This is something that I and the Curator of the Cody Firearms are working on to correct.
The potential value (as a collectable) of your old Winchester may surprise you.
I will try to get pictures up, but unfortunately 2 of our 3 computers are down, and the only one left running is the one without the software installed to upload pictures!
The serial number is 492749.
I will try to get pictures up, but unfortunately 2 of our 3 computers are down, and the only one left running is the one without the software installed to upload pictures!
Add about two years to the DOM. Pictures are very importnant to aid in properly grading you old Winchester.
Anyway, I took pictures, but it'll probably be until Monday or Tuesday before I can get them up, when we get our computer back from the shop.
Darn! It would have been kind of neat if it had been 1909, 'cause then it would be turning 100!
Anyway, I took pictures, but it'll probably be until Monday or Tuesday before I can get them up, when we get our computer back from the shop.
It will be 100-years of age soon enough[;)]. While you are working on the pictures, there are a number of questions that you can possibly answer that will help determine more closely exactly what you have.
1. The caliber (e.g. 44 W.C.F., or 38 W.C.F., or 32 W.C.F., or possibly 25-20 W.C.F.)? The caliber is stamped on the top of the barrel behind the rear sight.
2. The barrel contour (e.g. full octagon, or full round, or 1/2 octagon 1/2 round)?
3. The length of the barrel? 24-inches was standard for a Sporting Rifle, and 20-inches was standard for a Carbine.
4. The length of the magazine tube in relation to the barrel (e.g. full, 2/3, or 1/2). The magazine tube is directly beneath the barrel.
5. Does the bottom of the butt stock have a curved pistol grip, or is it straight?
6. Is the butt plate made of steel, and crescent shaped?
When you post the pictures, please be sure to include shots of both the front and rear sights, the left and the right side of the receiver, the butt plate.