From the 2002 Standard Catalog of Firearms:
"The Model 65 was a continuation of the Model 53 was was offered in three calibres: .25-20, .32-20, and .218 Bee. It had several improvements over the Model 53, namely the magazine capacity was increased to 7 cartridges, forged ramp for front sight, and a lighter trigger pull. The Model 65 was available only in solid blued frame with blued barrel and pistol grip with plain wood stock. Only about 5,700 of these rifles were built between 1933 and 1947.
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3500 2500 1000 550 250 Note: Add 10% for bolt peep sight. Model 65's in .218 Bee left the factory with bolt peep sights as original equipment.
Depending on Model style. That is Sporting rifle, Fancy Sporting rifle, Carbine, Trappers Carbine, or musket. Also age, caliber, and condition. All that said, the value would be between $350 and $12000 according to the research that I have done. Try doing an online estimate through Homestead Firearms.
My research indicates the the Winchester model 1892 rifle was not chambered for the .218 Bee,however it was a popular rechambering for the model 1892 rifles whose bores were shot out.This is a possability in your case.I also believe that there were some Winchester model 1892 copy,s that were made by Browning and other manufactures lately.I would say that the value depends on what the market will bring.Anywhere from 350 dollars and up,depending on overall condition.
I ran across a gun with the same setup. I have no idea why or what it might be worth either.
The Model 1892 Winchester lever action rifle was made in .218 Bee, .25-20 WCF, .32-20 WCF, .38-40 WCF, and .44-40 WCF. (WCF is Winchester Center Fire). Godbear Tennessee
its a beatiful rifle mm 600.00
The collector value can only be assessed by a visual inspection & evaluation. Bert H.
I can start with the fact that total production of the winchester model 65 was only 5,714 rifles made between the years 1933-1947.their serial numbers fall into the range of the model 1892 winchester,s.The .218 bee caliber was introduced in 1939.While the 25-20WCF is the rarest,the .218 Bee is the caliber with the most demand.I hope this helps a little.
Seen one at the pawn shop for $389.00.. The ammo is about $70.00
69.00
The collector value of your Model 65 218 BEE (not "bumblebee") can only be assessed by a visual inspection & evaluation. Old Winchesters are very much like old classic automobiles... the graded condition and factory originality are the key factors in determining what they are truly worth.
If you are seeing the Model 65 designation on the barrel, but the Model 1892 designation on the rear tang behind the hammer, what you have is a Model 1892 that has been rebarrelled with a Model 65 barrel. Not an uncommon conversion years ago, but tragic from a collector's standpoint. sales@countrygunsmith.net
100-1000 USD or more depending on specifics
Yes, between 1936-1938 for three years, in five versions. If it is in good original condition not altered