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unfired guns

rongrong Member Posts: 8,459
edited February 2012 in Ask the Experts
I have the following unfired firearms
in their original boxes in my possesions.

1. Winchester mod 94 Centennial NRA 30-30 rifle-1971
2. Winchester mod 94 Centennial 1966 Oct bbl and brass
colored receiver.
3. Colt Centennial NRa SAA .357 7 1/2 bbl (blued)in wooden case.

I'm itching to shoot 'em
Could you guys give me an approx value as is as well
as fired ?

Thanks-Ron
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    tsr1965tsr1965 Member Posts: 8,682 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The Winchester's are Post-63' guns, and the Colt is most likely a 3rd generation. Shoot them and have fun. Their value will not decrease, as they really are not selling for much more than their unimbellished counterparts.

    Best
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    fordsixfordsix Member Posts: 8,722
    edited November -1
    no such item as an unfired gun all are proof fired[;)]
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    rongrong Member Posts: 8,459
    edited November -1
    Thank you
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    Spider7115Spider7115 Member, Moderator Posts: 29,714 ******
    edited November -1
    The Centennial 1866-1966 Winchester will drop $200-$300 once you fire it. They're around $550-$600 new in box unfired and $300-$350 fired.
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    17tobyracing17tobyracing Member Posts: 3,429 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Spider7115
    The Centennial 1866-1966 Winchester will drop $200-$300 once you fire it. They're around $550-$600 new in box unfired and $300-$350 fired.


    +1, keep 'em as is if you want to hold maximum value. If you want to shoot, sell 'em and buy shooters.
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    wpagewpage Member Posts: 10,204 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Run a swab thru the bore & rub em for good blessings now and then...
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    rongrong Member Posts: 8,459
    edited November -1
    Problem is ,they're not mine.
    A fellow offed himself,and his kid
    and kid's wife don't want any guns in the house.
    (My daughter's in-laws)
    They gave me about 30. I bought all but these
    4 (I'm babysitting a Medalist too).
    It's been 6 years and I'm itching to shoot
    the SAA but I guess I won't[:(]
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    Spider7115Spider7115 Member, Moderator Posts: 29,714 ******
    edited November -1
    Any commemorative diminishes greatly in value once they've been fired. Purist collectors want them new in the box with all of the paperwork and don't even want them cocked. Once they've been fired, their value reverts to that of common models.
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    GuvamintCheeseGuvamintCheese Member Posts: 38,932
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Spider7115
    Any commemorative diminishes greatly in value once they've been fired. Purist collectors want them new in the box with all of the paperwork and don't even want them cocked. Once they've been fired, their value reverts to that of common models.
    +10
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    HerschelHerschel Member Posts: 2,035 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree with cartod. What is not collectable now will be so in the future. Look at what has happened to the 1903A3 Rifles that were selling for less than $20.00 in the 1950's and see what they are bring now. They're yours, shoot them, have them nickle plated, or whatever but anything you do will reduce their value.
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    rongrong Member Posts: 8,459
    edited November -1
    I have a 1939 model 94 and it's
    a great shooter.
    The thought of shooting those firearms is
    quite strong and don't make me say it
    again cause I get butterflies,I never have shot
    a colt SAA and I gutz to shoot it.
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    Spider7115Spider7115 Member, Moderator Posts: 29,714 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by rong
    I have a 1939 model 94 and it's
    a great shooter.
    The thought of shooting those firearms is
    quite strong and don't make me say it
    again cause I get butterflies,I never have shot
    a colt SAA and I gutz to shoot it.

    Well, if it's any consolation, the NRA Colt SAA in .357 isn't exactly a hot seller.
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