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Winchester model 1886 in 38.70

salempolice1salempolice1 Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
edited October 2010 in Ask the Experts
Have a Winchester model 1886 in 38.70. 30" Octagon barrel Serial is 121937. Have Cody Letter. Looks like blued barrel and case finish receiver. Rough but not in bad shape. Knowing condition is large part of value can someone give me a ball park. I don't know if the 38.70 caliber is good or the kiss of death in value....

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  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Quality photos are required for accurate identification and valuation.

    Instructions at this link for posting photos in the forum.

    http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=259294


    No offense meant, but "rough but not in bad shape" doesn't cut it for valuation purposes.
  • Bert H.Bert H. Member Posts: 11,281 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Both the caliber (cartridge) and the barrel length are very desirable, and as such, they definitely add value to the package.

    That said, and as rufe-snow pointed out, there is no possible way to assess the collector value of it sight unseen.

    WACA Historian & Life Member

  • salempolice1salempolice1 Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by salempolice1
    Have a Winchester model 1886 in 38.70. 30" Octagon barrel Serial is 121937. Have Cody Letter. Looks like blued barrel and case finish receiver. Rough but not in bad shape. Knowing condition is large part of value can someone give me a ball park. I don't know if the 38.70 caliber is good or the kiss of death in value....
    I will take pictures and attach them.....
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