Supposedly only 251
Iwould say yes as thet both have dull, grey, matt finish
made about 1890. value depends on condition............
50-1000 USD or more depending on specifics
I had the same question so I bought a box of Winchester steel shells [#7 shot target loads 1200 fps] and shot them through my M12 nickel steel barrel with a Briley Mod. Choke tube. The plastic build up was more than I expected but after a good cleaning the barrel still looks good, no damage using target loads and they broke targets. I am going to shoot more through that barrel and keep checking.
@1988
No they were not not made with a nickel finish. The original finish would have been parkerization. A lot of people bought these after the war for dirt cheap and nickel plated them. But it is not original. Though probably a good shooter anyways.
ho much is a model 55 nickel steel barrel Winchester 32 special worth today?
Early 80s. Impossible to determine model by sn. 50-300 USD
A few hundred or so, depending on condition.
300-700
Made in 1978.
10-1000 usd
Hopefully you are looking at the barrel marking indicating a nickel steel barrel, and not that the rifle has been nickel plated. We would have to have a LOT more information to even hazard a guess on value. Condition, originality, any special order features....? Is it actually a rifle, or it is a carbine? Digital pictures would be a big help. sales@countrygunsmith.net
50-450 usd
one in good condition about 600
No
In "good" condition with standard barrel length (3.25") and with standard Nickel finish - value will range from $125 to $150 US.