I inherited a Centennial model Winchester 30-30 from my grandfather a few years ago. The gun was purchased by my grand dad in the 60's and has never been fired. I do not have the box or the original papers, just the gun.

How do I place a value on this item? I've done some checking on line and didn't really come up with any tangible information.

Thanks for any input.

 

So probably a 66 model? Too bad it wasn't just a couple of years older. Pre-64 would fetch a premium. A never fired can be a nice collector, but with no box, and it's hard to prove it's never been fired, depending on condition, it's really hard to say.

I'd suggest you visit your local gun show and look for similar models. Or find a dealer in your area that specializes in the Winchester 94's and see what he thinks they're worth. I've seen things like that anywhere from 500 - 1000, with some being priced (not sold, just priced) much higher.

 

Go to Winchesters site & see what yr it was built by the serial numbers. If its a pre 64 model its worth a good price. Gunbrokers.com might have a price listed. I have a pre 64 Model 70 in 30-06. Its still worth a good price with the use I've given it. I wouldn't take $750 for it without the scope.

 

A good gunsmith can verify the "unfired condition".........Sounds like a keeper, don't let it get away.

 

Tim,
Personally, I think you've already said how you can place a value on the rifle.

Because you inherited it from your Grand-Dad, that rifle is PRICELESS.

Now, if you want to know what that rifle is worth to a dis-interested party, get a book called "The Bluebook of Gun Values", and it will have a 'ballpark' figure.

Several rifles came back from a search on "Gunbroker":
http://www.gunbroker.com



IF the rifle is a "Pre-'64", yes, it will command a higher price, but, personally, I don't know how to place a value on what a Dad or Grand-Dad has 'handed down', other than to consider it PRICELESS.

 

I must agree. I would never sell the guns my dad gave me. I no longer shoot them but I treasure the memories they bring back when I see them in my gun safe.