i believe that it would harm the value, by a surprisingly high bit -- Clarification -- Yes, it would almost completely kill the collector value. For example, a c.1946 carbine, typical flat-band configuration, in 90% condition could easily sell for $500. Once it has been drilled/tapped for a scope, $200-$250. sales@countrygunsmith.net
while having the condition of your Winchester model 1890 would help,I can say that one in 50% condition would be worth 450.00 and one in 80%condition would bring 825.00 dollars on todays market.
The Henry was manufactured by what would later become the company named Winchester, so there is a lot of crossover in the names. See the link below for an article on the history.
Suicide doors would have the hinges mounted on the right side of the door if your looking at the drivers side, left side if your looking at the passengers side. Butterfly doors would have the hinges mounted on the top.
A Winchester model 1904 single shot .22cal rifle is valued between 90-350 dollars based on the rifle having between 10%-90% of its original finish remaining.
In an episode where Dean Winchester was not a hunter, he was a mechanic.
The value of a Winchester 1500 XTR would depend on a couple different things. Some of these things would include the age and condition of the Winchester.
I would say that any Winchester model 1873 rifle that is in good shape will bring a minimum of 1,000 dollars.This could be considerably more.I wold have a member of the Winchester collectors assoc.evaluate your rifle for overall finish an condition.A pro evaluation could be the difference in thousands of dollars on your part.
Any vintage winchester model 1894 of this age could bring a substantial amount depending on the features of this rifle and the amount of original finish remaining.You would best be served by having it appraised by a member of the winchester collectors assoc.,or buy a expert in the field of winchester rifles.Even one with hardly any finish remaining will bring in excess of 700 dollars.good luck and enjoy your prized winchester.
The only way to determine the age of your Winchester model 1894 rifle is by the serial number.If you would post that serial number in a question I would be able to date your Winchester to the year produced by Winchester.
That would all depend on when your Winchester model 70 carbine was made.By determining this we would be able to see what type of grades were offered at the time of your rifles production.If you include your serial number,I would be able to date your model 70 carbine and see what grades were available at the time of production.
If you would like a list of all the Winchester commemorative guns made, contact the Winchester Museums. They are located in San Jose, California.
If you would be kind enough to include your serial number,then we would be able to date your Model 70 Winchester for you.