PRICE CHECK - late model 16" Win 94AE in 30-30

Noah Zark · Post by **Noah Zark** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 1:41 pm

Local shop has one on the shelf, used, it's a late 30-30 Model 94AE, 16" barrel, carbine sight setup behind the band, really "blah" stained maple or birch stock but few dents, thin hard rubber recoil pad and the stinkin' pushbutton safety. No saddle ring. It has been fired, but there's few brass tracks at all. Some very sparse and light freckling on the right side of the receiver. They want $350, may could get it for that OTD at best.

I have a slightly older 16" 30-30 94AE without the stinkin' pushbutton safety, but I'm tempted to spring for another one for a little lever-action horsepower in a second vehicle, and I have a soft spot for 16" levers anyway.

$350 seems like "OK but not a steal." What youse guys think?

Noah

longarm4146 · Post by **longarm4146** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:42 pm

whether its worth it or not that is what the market is, so unless you get lucky you'll probably end up spending that....I sold a couple of Trappers a couple of years ago for 250 each (45 and 44) wish I could get them back now good luck

JohnnyReb · Post by **JohnnyReb** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:46 pm

Carbine are very popular in 16" and getting harder to find. I am a big Winchester fan, so I am biased, but I would pay it.

What else you going to do with $350?......Fill up your tank...ride to town and get dinner and a movie for two....
The gun will be around longer

DerekR · Post by **DerekR** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:46 pm

I'd say you will never again find that gun at that price. I hate those cross-bolt safeties, but at that price i would live with it. Check the auction sites and see what the trappers are bringing.

meanc · Post by **meanc** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:50 pm

Noah,

Just for reference here's a couple from Gunbroker

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... m=93673557
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... m=92354238

Even if Winchester does decide to start remaking them, you can bet your bottom dollar they'll be going for between $450-$500 new. And if you're going to use it as a truck gun, then I doubt the new ones will be any better function wise

Bigahh · Post by **Bigahh** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:26 pm

I bet a 16" Barrel is a quick rifle!

ursavus.elemensis · Post by **ursavus.elemensis** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:35 pm

The Trapper's seem to attract a premium over the 20 inch carbines. I think that price is fair. There's a store near me, Trop Gun Shop in Elizabethtown, PA, that sells lots of used Model 94's in the $300 to $400 range. Online, you can add $200 or a little more here or there. I think the price you quoted sounds pretty reasonable.

BenT · Post by **BenT** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:51 pm

Standard 30-30 94AE 20 inch barrel for $300 at the local shop, walnut stock. Just for a reference.

Noah Zark · Post by **Noah Zark** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:18 pm

meanc wrote: Even if Winchester does decide to start remaking them, you can bet your bottom dollar they'll be going for between $450-$500 new. And if you're going to use it as a truck gun, then I doubt the new ones will be any better function wise

Man's got a point, right there. Thanks, meanc.

ursavus.elemensis wrote: The Trapper's seem to attract a premium over the 20 inch carbines. I think that price is fair. There's a store near me, Trop Gun Shop in Elizabethtown, PA, that sells lots of used Model 94's in the $300 to $400 range. Online, you can add $200 or a little more here or there. I think the price you quoted sounds pretty reasonable.

I make a point to stop at TGS (and Enck's Gun Barn a little northeast of TGS) when I'm in the area. I've bought a few things from them over the past 15 years or so.

I appreciate the input from all, thanks very much.

Noah