I looked through the archives before posting trying to research info on prices in todays market. I always get frustrated trying to price used guns.

I am looking for info for a pre 64 94 in 32 win spec. The bluing is 95% or better with a good bore and good mechanics.

The downside is that it was tapped in a non-factory pattern for a #3 Weaver side mount. It also has a front screw on sling swivel on the mag tube and the stock has been tapped for a wood screw.

I have been offered 200$ which looks like it might be a good price but I'm just not sure.
What are you guys seeing out there in the real world?

Thanks, LC

You didn't include the serial number. Very important in 94s. When giving serial numbers on any firearm, always substitute the last two or three numbers with Xs, example 1234XXX. Theives can steal you firearm if they have the complete number. Like identity theft.

Back to the gun, you did not say if it is a carbine, but your discription sounds like a carbine with a serial # higher than 1,300,000.
The sling takes away value, but the scope mounting is the "kiss of death" that takes away any collector value.

Sorry, it's just a shooter and it's value is about the same as any modern gun of like type and condition. As a shooter "pre-64" means little or nothing. In some areas pre-64 might increase the value a few dollars or make it a bit easier to sell.

$200 is a little low, average price around this area (Pacific Northwest) would be about $300-350 for a good shooter.

Jim

# is in the 2,2xx,xxx Range.

It is a standard production. No frills like saddle ring or tange sight.

Doesn't make any sense. Why does anyone care about pre-64 M94s? It was the M70 that was cheapened in 64, so I can understand why folks want pre-64 M70's.

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Originally posted by dla:
Doesn't make any sense. Why does anyone care about pre-64 M94s? It was the M70 that was cheapened in 64, so I can understand why folks want pre-64 M70's.

At some point in the mid-'60s, the M94 was also cheapened...whether it was '64 or not, I can't say. But some of the interior parts went from being milled steel to simple sheet-metal stampings, from what I havebeen told by various collectors. Not being a Winchester expert myself, I can't identify them all, but I'm sure some Winchester collectors' board could.

I'd tell the offerer that if he couldn't come up with $250 for the gun, then someone else would. That's a fair price in my section of the country.

After 64 they quit hand finishing action parts on all of their guns and quality in general went down hill.Pre. 64 serial #2586000-post 64 2,700,000.I collect 94,s all pre-64 mostly 25-35,s..The gun you mentioned would bring $300-350 at local gun shows.But lately I have seen post & pre 64,s bring much more than that depending on condition at online gun auction sites.w/regards

I have seen some 94 built in the seventys the fit of the wood to metal was poor.

Unfortunately I tend to agree with every one else. Good shooter $300 ,give or take $25 in my area.