Winchester model 94, 32 caliber lever action rifles

I have 2 model 94, lever action rifles made by Winchester. These were given to me by my dad a few years ago. They are new in the box, never fired (except at factory) and are consecutively numbered. He was a firearms dealer back in the 70's, 80's so I am sure he bought them during that time frame. I am trying to find out when they were made and a value, although I will NOT be getting rid of them.

The info on the tag shows: Winchester model 94 Wrangler, 32 special, 5 capacity magazine, 16 inch barrel. Model # G9432WR.

SN: 5096XXX

Thanks,
Larry

hello ,,your winchester were made in 1982 and consecutive number rifles usually demand a higher price than a single rifle and i'd say for the pair value in condition stated they should bring 1500+ at auction or to a collector,,try to keep them together if at all possible and values should rise as time goes on!,,
bigcurt

Thanks, Curt! They sure are neat - I want to use them, but think I will keep them in the original packaging instead and just keep them stored until my son is old enough to have them.

Have a good weekend,
larry

check out some of the auction sites on the internet,
My dealer just sold one of those from the early 1940's for over $1500

Paul Ryan,

The rifles refered to first in this post were dated from 1982. You are refering to the auctioned rifles having a vintage of the 1940's. Yes there is a world of difference in the collectabilty and value/cost between those time frames. The US Repeating Arms Company took over all production of Winchester TM rifles in 1981. Therfore the 1982 rifles are made by a different company than original Winchesters.

It is like no body wants a Ferrari built someplace besides Italy. Comparing Winchester 1940 vintage rifles and 1980 rifles are apples and bananas. Compare the wood to metal fit and the quality of the checkering between the photo below and the following post. I'll pay more for the old rifle any day.

I see nothing amiss with Curts evaluation.

Thanks,
2bit

And here is the vintage rifle. The wood actually fits to the metal.

Thanks again
2bit