Hello everyone,

I'd like to know your opinion regarding the "collectability" of buying a couple of Win 94s.

A friend of mine who manages a gun department commented that a nice gift for my children (2 year old boy and 1 year old girl) would be a matching pair, with sequential serial numbers.

My questions are:

1) how important are the sequential serial numbers as compared to choosing "less common" calibers (e.g. 25-35)?

2) Would it be more appropriate to think of such a pair of rifles as family heirlooms, as opposed to "an investment"? (I think I already know the answer to this one).

Thanks for your time and comments,

Sincerely,

friar

I really think the Winchesters that are going to be "collector items" worth of "investment" already ARE collectable.

Case hardened receiver octagonal barrel "trails end"
cowboy models, Pre64 anything in good condition, etc

the rest? everyone will be grabbing them up thinking they'll be collectable and the fact that EVERYONE will have one will make them all relatively worthless except as what they are, functioning sporting arms.

I think I'll work harder at talking myself into getting a stainless steel classic sporter CRF 30-06 while WallyWorld
still has them, but I want it as a shooter.
How collectable will a stainless steel rifle with a tupperware stock ever be?

AllanD

quote:

Originally posted by Allan DeGroot:
I really think the Winchesters that are going to be "collector items" worth of "investment" already ARE collectable.

Case hardened receiver octagonal barrel "trails end"
cowboy models, Pre64 anything in good condition, etc

the rest? everyone will be grabbing them up thinking they'll be collectable and the fact that EVERYONE will have one will make them all relatively worthless except as what they are, functioning sporting arms.

I think I'll work harder at talking myself into getting a stainless steel classic sporter CRF 30-06 while WallyWorld
still has them, but I want it as a shooter.
How collectable will a stainless steel rifle with a tupperware stock ever be?

AllanD

point well made...

Not True, Not True!

My almost virgin Model 70 featherweight in 6,5 x 55 SM is very collectible. It will be in the Cody museum one day. But today, and today only is your last chance to snap up this rare collectible at..................

I wonder how collectable these late model rifles will be when Win./Browning/ FN start making them again in Japan, Portugal or, wherever. At least we may be rid of the dismal Mod. 1300 at last. JMHO.

Thanks everyone!

If, if, if...we buy a couple, I think they will be with just that in mind--the stuff that's already somewhat unique, to be used and hunted with and enjoyed.

To heck with sequential numbers and imagined value!

Again, thanks, and take care,

friar

P.s.

I'll take that featherweight, LD, if the price is right!

friar

Sequential numbering ties the two together forever for any added value.
Look for any good condition '94, '73, '86. Buy condition not caliber. A good bore is still worth the extra 2 or 3 hundred they add.
Any takedown in good condition is worthwhile investment.

I will tell you now since I have already been buying for two years that the older marlin is your next best investment. Especially model of 1893, 1894's and anything takedown. They are starting to climb in cost so are a good purchase for investment.
If these are for your children you might want to concentrate on the smaller calibers as well. 25-35, 32-20, 38-40 and 44-40. These are also crossover calibers that will appeal to the Cowboy actions shooters which have been driving the resurrgence in the older lever actions.
In any event don't hesitate as prices are going up steadily as can be seen by the huge jump after the Winchester announcements.

Heirloom guns are beyond cash value and even if you buy these for yourself then pass them on you will be creating an heirloom value for the future.
Frank