Definitely better than being unarmed, but a handgun or short-barrelled shotgun would be better. Your rifle can penetrate walls and injure or even kill someone in the next room, outside, or even another house.
With your Winchester model 1894 rifle being made in 1956.A pre-64 model 1894 rifle will sell for between 350-500 dollars depending on overall condition and a good bore.
This rifle which was made in the first year of production 1894 could bring in excess of 1,500 dollars depending on the rifles overall condition,to include th amount of original finish remaining on the wood and metal,and a good bore.You have a really collectable early model 1894 which collectors go after.
Spelled squirrel, and a .22 rifle is the firearm of choice for them.
A Winchester model 1894 rifle that was made in the year 1979,will bring between 200-350 dollars depending on the overall condition of your rifle and a good bore.
A post 64 model 1894 rifle or carbine will bring between 200-350 dollars,depending on the amount of original finish remaining,and a good bore.
your winchester model 1894 is valued at between 250-350 dollars depending on the overall condition of your rifle and a good bore.
$300-500, depending on EXACT model and condition.
As a general rule,a Winchester model 1894 rifle made prior to 1964 will bring between 350-550 dollars,and the rifles made after 1964 will bring between 200-350 dollars.This is based on these rifles having a good amount of original finish remaining on the wood and metal,along with a good bore.The year of production may be determined by providing the serial number to your Winchester model 1894 rifle.
Your winchester model 1894 rifle was made in 1958.That being said your pre-64 winchester model 1894 rifle is going for between 375-550 dollars depending on the overall condition of the rifle and a good bore.This price is based on your firearm having 60% original finish or better.
A Winchester model 1894 rifle with a 6 digit serial number was made from 1894-1927.That being said and the fact that your rifle has a 26in octagon barrel could place the value of your rifle in the range of 600 dollars plus in value.It is not unheard of these rifles going for 1,000 dollars plus.In order to have a Winchester of this age value determined,I would have a Member of the Winchester collector assoc.come in and appraise the rifle for value and overall condition.
With the serial number that you provided,your Winchester model 1894 rifle was produced in the year 1954.If your Winchester model 1894 rifle has between 60%-90% of its original finish remaining and a good bore,then the value will be between 350-550 dollars.
Your Winchester model 1894 rifle which was made in 1974 will bring between 200-350 dollars,depending on the overall condition of your rifle and a good bore.