Ideas of value?

[Brian Bildson]

This was my great-grandfathers gun. Winchester 38-70 Model 1886 ser. #96001

Only 800 of these ever made and when I look values are all over the map.

[JustMe]

This was my great-grandfathers gun. Winchester 38-70 Model 1886 ser. #96001



Only 800 of these ever made and when I look values are all over the map.



So if there were only 800 made, and I don't doubt it, why the strange serial number? Was it the first one made or the last? Or maybe only 800 in 38-70?


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[mgvande]

So if there were only 800 made, and I don't doubt it, why the strange serial number? Was it the first one made or the last? Or maybe only 800 in 38-70?


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Probably in that calibre.

[purgatory.sv]

Look well used,if no rust is present 500?
Just a guess i am not a winchester expert.

[Pioneer2]

In the .38-70 only 830 made @ 10 % finish left $1150 US......50%@$3500US ...70% @ $5100 US.......95% @$7100US /with Oct barrel add 20%This is from a 10 year old copy of Blue Book of Gun Values....don't run it through any local auction or they'll rape you too......Harold

[silver lab]

By the looks of that rifle..... Priceless!!! I wouldnt even consider selling it. Not that you said you were. I love those old Winchesters.

[Brian Bildson]

selling isn't even a consideration. I tracked the serial # and it was built in the 1890's I also have my grandfathers Marlin 38-55 which is a tack driver.