Anyone buying a Winchester, or even trying to buy some older boltguns and shotguns?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Anyone buying a Winchester, or even trying to buy some older boltguns and shotguns?

Posted: 2/23/2006 6:10:36 PM EDT

I've pretty much bought Remingtons for my "not tactical" guns, but with Winchester's passing I wonder whether it's time to buy one.

For years I've haunted the gunshows mainly looking for good deals on AR parts and magazines, now with the increasing use of plastic, and other more "modern" manufacturing techniques I wonder if I shouldn't be keeping an eye out for some older, clean bolt guns or pump guns.

I picture my great grandkids (knock on wood) saying something like "Geez you wasted all that money on AR15s just as Gauss Rifles hit the market, you should've bought at least one Auto-5!"

Posted: 2/23/2006 7:13:07 PM EDT

[#1]

Within the last year I got a pre-64 Winchester '94 30-30 for both myself and my 14 year old. A lever action was one of the few guns not in my collection, and having a soft spot for the Winchester, I figured these were must-haves that we could both pass down the line. Not to mention they are fun shooters.

I say, if you see a good deal on a Winchester, especially a pre-64 for a myriad of reasons, snap it up. I might be buying a 1897 trench shot gun off of a co-worker soon. I always liked those.

Posted: 2/24/2006 10:21:11 PM EDT

[#2]

i noticed in the newest CDNN catalog that they jacked up the prices on all their winchester stuff. "OH NO THE FACOTRY CLOSED" i like CDNN but jacking up the prices 20% is pretty scummy

Posted: 2/24/2006 10:49:10 PM EDT

[#3]

One of my dist. can get a 1895 LTD in 45-70 if anyone is interested.

Not my cup of tea though.

Posted: 2/25/2006 3:32:50 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
i noticed in the newest CDNN catalog that they jacked up the prices on all their winchester stuff. "OH NO THE FACOTRY CLOSED" i like CDNN but jacking up the prices 20% is pretty scummy

I did not check the prices, but saw similar signs at Gander Mountain.

Posted: 2/25/2006 4:03:20 AM EDT

[#5]

I have my share of pre 64 Winchester, model 12 shotguns of yesterday. There is nothing quite like the original manufacture and high end quality these firearms provide. Most of my collection is with custom made stocks and forearms made from the finest merdel wood aged for over eight years before being cutt and shaped into works of art. I am dam near afraid to shoot these guns now as most of the collection has not seen shot since the early severties. The old model 94's still see the shooting action from time to time and wiley coyotee is generally headed for woods.

Posted: 2/25/2006 4:41:07 AM EDT

[#6]

I've been working on a John Moses Browning collection for a few years now, and I don't envision getting a real M1918 BAR, M2 or M1919 any time soon. The guns he designed for Winchester are things of beauty. So far I've got:

-1886 takedown in .33 WCF
-1892 takedown in .25-20
-1894 takedown in .30-30 (and it's pre 1898!)
-1897 takedown in 12 Ga
-1902 .22s /.22l

and recently, I missed getting a nice 1895 saddle ring carbine in .30-40 Krag, by this -> <- much....

Posted: 2/25/2006 7:34:51 AM EDT

[#7]

I have several Winchesters already but I had to add the 9410. It's a lever action .410 shotgun. I bought the Packer model, 20" barrel and pistol grip. I have allready shot it at the skeet range and shot a 23/25 including the doubles. What a fun gun. MIKE.

Posted: 2/25/2006 8:11:25 PM EDT

[#8]

That 9410 is the only thing I have any interest in looking at.

But then I bought my Model 94 in 1985 or thereabouts.

Posted: 2/25/2006 11:54:16 PM EDT

[#9]

Winchester is just a trademark. The model 1894 will be back soon.

Posted: 2/26/2006 3:35:44 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
That 9410 is the only thing I have any interest in looking at.

But then I bought my Model 94 in 1985 or thereabouts.

CDNN has those, I do not remember the price.

Posted: 2/26/2006 7:08:05 AM EDT

[#11]

At an auction yesterday, Mdl 94s in 30-30 were going for ~400. A couple 9422s went for ~425. Mdl 12 Commercial riot went for ~500. Mdl 12 field guns showing use went for ~300. A couple Mdl 37s went ~200. None of those were my cup of tea, but the prices are up about $50 since the last auction by the same outfit in November.

Posted: 2/26/2006 7:57:33 AM EDT

[#12]

I recently got a 1300 Camp Defender. More becase of the price. Gander Mountain had it on sale for $299 and then gave another $30 off that price. I figured for $269 I couldn't go too wrong. Mine has a 22" barrel and you can change chokes. I want to try it on sporting clays for fun.

Posted: 2/26/2006 10:05:20 AM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
Quoted:
That 9410 is the only thing I have any interest in looking at.

But then I bought my Model 94 in 1985 or thereabouts.

CDNN has those, I do not remember the price.

$489.99

Way to much for a novelty gun. I have no real use for one, though they've always piqued my interest.

Posted: 2/26/2006 3:30:57 PM EDT

[#14]

Bought a winchester .30/30 yesterday at china mart, $278 plus tax. I'm happy.

Posted: 2/26/2006 3:42:35 PM EDT

[#15]

I picked up a sweet NIB 1300 defender from a woman who wanted it out of the house for $200. I'm pretty happy with it.

Posted: 2/26/2006 6:48:26 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
Quoted:
i noticed in the newest CDNN catalog that they jacked up the prices on all their winchester stuff. "OH NO THE FACOTRY CLOSED" i like CDNN but jacking up the prices 20% is pretty scummy

I did not check the prices, but saw similar signs at Gander Mountain.

I went to Gander Mountain today to look at a Win 70 that they had on the clearance rack a few weeks ago. They had 4 in 2 different calibers and they wanted $525. Today the price on the clearance rack for the 2 left was $695.

Posted: 3/17/2006 12:23:07 PM EDT

[#17]

I have a Winchester model '97 shotgun being restored/repaired as we speak. With a cowboy shooting action job, it should do quite well for home defense. I have another '97 receiver and barrel in my safe waiting on restoration/repair. They are being used in cowboy shooting competition and they seem to be holding up quite well.

Posted: 3/17/2006 2:00:36 PM EDT

[#18]

Since the factory closed,I have bought 3 mod 94 rifles,30-30.Just setting on them till the prices go up a little.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Anyone buying a Winchester, or even trying to buy some older boltguns and shotguns?

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