The collector value 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. Bert H.
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Check the receiver and barrel.
on the bottom of the barrel and reciever.
Check the receiver and barrel area.
On the barrel.
With the serial number that you have provided,your Octagon barreled Winchester model 1894 rifle was made in the year 1900.
your Winchester model 52 was made in 1926.
Check the receiver and barrel area.
With the serial number that you have provided,your Winchester model 1894 rifle was made in the year 1910.
The model will be stamped on the barrel right after the Winchester name.
The G prefix to your serial number shows that it is a model 70 Winchester rifle.It should say this on the barrel of your rifle.
top of barrel