Value is determined by a number of factors, including age and condition. To determine the age, check out OldGuns.net with your serial number in hand. To determine the condition, look up the NRA Condition Grading Definitions For Antique Firearms. You can find these in a number of places. Try searching for "NRA Condition Grading Definitions For Antique Firearms" using the Google search form to the right. Be realistic in your appraisal. To get a reliable estimate of the value of your gun, see a professional appraiser. If you just want a basic estimate, buy yourself the current Blue Book of Gun Values. This is considered the most accurate source book for gun values. Ultimately, though, value is subjective. Value is based on the worth to an individual collector. What's more, the sentimental value of the gun to you could be much higher than what a collector will pay for it.
100-1000 USD
$150 to $700.
1864
Winchester Special
The "WS" on a Winchester Model 12 stands for Winchester Skeet and it has a full solid rib and is a reasonably rare find these days. As a rule, "WS" stands for "Winchester Special", I've never heard of it in relation to a shot gun. So far as I know "WS" only refers to rifles. Where did you see the mark? it may be an inspector's stamp.
depends on its condition /is it a copy/ any history about it/ how do collectors value it on a scale 1_10/ many things to consider before its value is set.
If the "WS" follows a number (i.e. 32 WS) it stands for Winchester Special and is part of the name of a cartridge.
These winchester model 1894 rifles are currently valued at between 375-550 dollars depending on the amount of original finish remaining on your rifle and a good bore.
If the "WS" follows a number (i.e. 32 WS) it stands for Winchester Special and is part of the name of a cartridge.
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The age can be found at http://armscollectors.com/sn/windates.htm. The value depends on the condition. Have a professional appraisal done by a reputable gunsmith.
Serial number shows date of manufacture between 1943 and 1948,records are obscure for that time period.