You can imagine the look on the cowboys face when the crate came with his new. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible book s value more than 50%. For a complete outline of the history of winchester guns click here. This is a winchester model 1893, 12 gauge pump shotgun. I am talking about pre1898 and slightly thereafter winchester 1886s, 1892s, and 1894s. D 3 out of 5 stars 1 1 product ratings the red book of winchester values 4th edition by larry shennum ph. After you have found your model and condition, you can use the following chart to find the approximate value of your gun. During the first 70year period prior to 1964, there were over 2,500,000 guns produced, with a total of 5,000,000 produced to date. The model 1893 began production in may 1893 and was fairly successful.
This is a very early model 1894 rifle in caliber 3855. What is the value of a winchester 1894 serial number. Winchester model 1893 12ga early pump shotgun, mfd 1896, all. For your firearm, the following current values apply from the blue book of gun values. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate.
Based on redfin s chandler data, we estimate the homes value is. According to the winchester book by george madis, it was manufactured in 1897. Winchester model 1895 is a comprehensive history and analysis that includes original winchester documentation, drawings and photographs, much of which has never before been published. No attempt has been made to determine the value of any guns listed. I started collecting and shooting the winchester model 1893 lever action rifle. The 1894 winchester was produced from 1894 through the end of winchester gun production in 2003. Me with old rifle winchester 1894, 32 40 caliber, 98% bright blue overall.
For your consideration is a winchester model 1893 slide action shotgun. How much would an 1893 2535 winchester rifle with a weaver. This book not only is a musthave for model 1895 enthusiastsit also contains many items of interest for all winchester collectors. The model 1897 was first listed for sale in the november 1897 winchester. It has a low four digit serial number in the 9,000 range which makes it a pre1898 antique under federal law. Price guide for winchester model 1893 slide action shotgun.
Contrary to traditional views, winchester did install factory ventilated ribs on its model 42. This model 1893 features the standard to appraise similar items instantly without sending photos or descriptions. Winchester repeating arms model 1892 gun values by gun digest. Do not exceed the loads displayed in the reloaders guide. There were 16,746 solid frame guns built from 1890 to 1893. Marlin model 1893 lever action rifle 1 nra museums. Winchester 1893 value winchester cathedral mansion.
This updated and expanded 4th edition provides beginning and advanced collectors with valuable new resources and information. What is the approximate value of a 33 cal winchester rifle, takedown model sn 145072 in excellent condition. Standard 26 octagon barrel, full magazine, and crescent rifle buttplate. What is the value of an 1886 winchester rifle, what is the. Learn pricing and values for these winchester firearms. Think in terms of ranges instead of an absolute price for your 1892. Prices seem a little high in the book, i think, until you start getting in the 95% rangethen the values seem low relative to what is out there at gun shows. Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term describing a series of leveraction repeating rifles manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company. They were only in production a few years and the vast majority were fitted with 30 or 32 full choke barrels. Winchester manufactured just shy of one million model 1897 shotguns, with the production taking place from july 1897 to september 1957. There was no price tag attached, there never is in this particular shop, and. A few words on the book winchester model 1895 last of the classic lever actions. The red book of winchester values 4th edition larry shennum, ph.
For the model 1893, browning opted for a pumpaction mechanism rather than a leveraction. The model 1897 was an evolution of the winchester model 1893 designed by john. This design flaw was corrected with the introduction of the winchester model 1897 slide action shotgun. Expanded introductions for 1,598 winchester rifle and shotgun models identify each specimen with greater. Production of the model 1893 was relatively short lived due to the action proving itself to be too weak when smokeless ammunition was introduced in the mid 1890s.
After you have found your model and condition to determine their value, you can use the following chart to find the exact production date and approximate value. Auction values tend to be at about 50% of moderate retail, so it is a book with value. What is the value of a winchester, 12 gauge shotgun, model. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book.
Browning patent, this model was not altogether satisfactory. Winchester firearms manufacturing dates by serial number. Blue book of gun valuesreality vs theory winchester. Developed from the 1860 henry rifle, winchester rifles were among the earliest repeaters. However, subject of what is a factory rib and what is not has been covered in great detail in an excellent book on model 42. The barrel retains 40% of the damascus pattern, and the remaining surfaces retain 50% original bright blue finish with the balance a smooth. The ads encouraged owners of the winchester model 1893 s to send their guns back to winchester in exchange for a brand new model 1897 pump shotgun which had been redesigned for smokeless powder. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Winchester model 12 shotgun appraisal find value price date. The 1893 is often referred to as the wellspring of all pump shotguns, even those manufactured today. The accompanying factory letter lists this deluxe model 1893 shotgun with a 30 inch barrel in 12 gauge, fancy checkered stock, hard rubber buttplate and fine damascus barrel when it was received in the warehouse on june 8, 1895, and shipped the same day. Without any description of the condition of the rifle i would not be able to give you a correct value.
The winchester book by george madis winchester slide actions by. The value is retail, so if you are selling to a dealer, the value will be less. Winchester model 1893 for sale original barrel good. Chambered for popular smaller cartridges of the day, namely. Winchester 73s were manufactured in the following calibers 22 short 22 long 322038404440. Winchester vintage hunting books and manuals for sale ebay. Winchester destroyed every model 1893 that was returned and that is probably what happened to most of them. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. It was introduced in may of 1893, and was manufactured until july of 1897. Former employees and factory drawings substantiate this. The model 1897 was an evolution of the winchester model 1893 designed by.
How much would an 1893 2535 winchester rifle with a. Winchester repeating arms model 1893 gun values by gun digest. It is a fact that most authors lack the determination to cover every aspect of a subject matter, they usually underestimate the commitment that is required and do not want to invest the time or energy needed to delve into the real minutiae of research. Without a buyer that is willing to pay you a certain amount for your gun, this is a theoretical value. Jun 15, 2008 there wasnt any mdl 1893 winchester rifles made.
There is normal handling wear, some patina, and an area to the right of the muzzle where the blue has been cleaned away. Marketing can sometimes increase the value of your gun. He preferred the slide action to the lever action, only producing the lever action 1887 at winchester s behest. They offered a buyback program to get all the 93s off the market and many complied. The red book of winchester values 4th edition by ph. In your experience, how do the blue book of gun values stack up in reality, vs the prices listed.
What is the value of a winchester 1894 serial number 142894 3855. From 1883, john moses browning worked in partnership with winchester, designing a series of rifles and shotguns, most notably the leveraction winchester model 1886, model 1892, model 1894, and model 1895 rifles, along with the leveraction model 18871901 shotgun, the pumpaction model 1890 rifle, and the pumpaction model 1893 1897 shotgun. Winchester 1893 wild west originals history about guns. Winchester 1894 rifle in 3855 with low serial number, 2nd year production. I also need the name of a good person who will help me restore it, as it needs some work on the front wood slide.
Winchester repeating arms all models gun values by gun. The red book of winchester values helps winchester collectors accurately price winchester rifles and shotguns. The total production for the model 1893 was 34,176 guns. They hadnt been out long when some troubles related to safety began to pop up. Model 1892 was an updated successor to model 1873, using a scaled down version of model 1886 action. It is a b series gun manufactured in 1897 with a 30 barrel. Production of the model 1893 began in the spring of 1893, with serial numbers 1 22 passing through the polishing room on may 2nd, 1893. Rare winchester model 1893 pump action shotgun for sale.
When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Winchester destroyed every model 1893 that was returned. Nice winchester model 1893 pump action shotgun early 12 gauge. This is an extremely scarce winchester shotgun and was only in production from 1893 to 1897. Is there anything else the expert should be aware of. Winchester redesigned it, and released the model 1897. Its all original with the original 30 barrel and original parts.
This gun had limited sales because of mechanical weaknesses developed when shooting smokeless powder. Winchester model 1893 for sale original barrel good cond. Winchester repeating arms model 1893 gun values by. One of the most popular marlin leveraction models, over one million model 1893 rifles were made. Rare winchester model 1893 pump action shotgun october 1893 mfg. The barrel reads manufactured by winchester repeating arms co. It is a 5 shot and has a 30 plain barrel, the metal retains 70% of finish and wood has been refinished correctly it is a black powder and is very rareonly 31,000 made this gun was manufactered between 1893 1897 there is a crack in the wood, front of pump the serial number reads wraco. The 1893 was winchesters first pump, built on a john browning patent. The book 5 launch is saturday, april 10th at solenbergers hardware from 10am4pm. A movable cartridge guide was placed on the right side of the carrier block to.
Eng the winchester model 1893 slide action shotgun was designed and patented by the browning brothers, and was the first successful slideaction shotgun. The red book of winchester values 4th edition by larry shennum ph. It lead to the 1897 and eventually the model 12, 1200, etc. The model 1873 was particularly successful, being marketed by the manufacturer as the gun that won the west. By this point, winchester had made over 30,000 model 93s. I bought this book to learn more about the rifle, its history, and to trace the year of manufacture by serial number. It was the 3rd pump action shotgun ever produced after the. Values for winchester model 1893 slide action shotgun. Action proved to be too weak to handle smokeless loads, even though the gun was.
The winchester model 1892, very similar in construction to the winchester model 1886, is one of these famous leveraction rifles. Winchester firearms manufacturing dates by serial number and year 1866. We are offering an antique winchester model 1893 pump action shotgun chambered in 12 ga. First slideaction repeating shotgun built by winchester.
Offered in 12gauge, with 30 or 32 barrels choked full. I bought this book to learn more about the rifle, its history, and to trace the year of. The model 1893 was developed in the early 1890s after john browning had designed the earlier winchester model 1887. For more information on this subject we recommend the following books. Browning designed and patented shotgun manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company. Buy winchester 1893 online at, the worlds largest gun auction site. Jun 03, 2018 what is the value of an 1886 winchester rifle. The first winchester rifle made in caliber2535 was the mdl. The model 1893 was winchester s very first repeating pump action shotgun. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket.
Aug 17, 2009 learn pricing and values for these winchester firearms. Get new and used winchester repeating arms firearms at guns. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. Nice winchester model 1893 pump action shotgun early 12. For those with special features, it is best to consult an expert. The winchester model 1897, also known as the model 97, m97, or trench gun, is a pumpaction shotgun with an external hammer and tube magazine manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company.
Get the 74th edition of the worlds greatest gun book. May 15, 2020 the model 1893 exposed hammer slideaction repeating shotgun was the second john m. Action proved to be too weak to handle smokeless loads, even though the gun was designed for blackpowder. Winchester rifles pre 1899 lever local deals, national for. Special orders were always welcome and a handful were manufactured in riot gun configuration with 20 rolled steel barrels. I have a winchester 1893 12 gauge shotgun,but the slide is broken does anybody know where i can get one. This 2,566 square foot house sits on a 10,430 square foot lot and features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It is much like a compact or carbine model of the famous 1886 and has the same dual, vertical locking system for impressive strength.
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