Winchester rifles

marco49 · January 4, 2009, 01:24 AM

My dad left me two Winchester rifles when he died. One is a model 1873 octagonal 24" barrel 44 cal. and the other is a model 1892 round 24" barrel 44WCF. Both are in fair to poor shape (I think) but I am interested in getting some idea of a value for them.

Scorch · January 4, 2009, 03:26 PM

An 1873 in any condition brings at least $1,500, an 1892 in 44-40 in poor condition will bring about $800-1000. You can get a better idea of current prices and demand by looking on www.gunsamerica.com or www.auctionarms.com and see what they are currently bringing.

Tidewater_Kid · January 4, 2009, 07:22 PM

Post some pictures. I for one would love to see them. It would also be easier to give them an estimated value.

Tidewater_Kid

PetahW · January 4, 2009, 10:40 PM

BTW - Both of those rifles take the same cartridge. (1873/.44cal = .44WCF = .44.40)

Interestingly, Winchester continued to make/sell the Model 73 long after the Model 92 was introduced - and in most of the same chamberings ! (The M92 wasn't available in .22LR)
Even though the Browning-designed M92 action was stronger/lighter/etc, their customers preferred the older model.

With both models, as a used gun today, the larger the caliber - the higher the resale value.

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January 4, 2009, 01:24 AM	#1
marco49 Junior Member Join Date: January 4, 2009 Posts: 1	Winchester rifles My dad left me two Winchester rifles when he died. One is a model 1873 octagonal 24" barrel 44 cal. and the other is a model 1892 round 24" barrel 44WCF. Both are in fair to poor shape (I think) but I am interested in getting some idea of a value for them.

January 4, 2009, 03:26 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 11,113	An 1873 in any condition brings at least $1,500, an 1892 in 44-40 in poor condition will bring about $800-1000. You can get a better idea of current prices and demand by looking on www.gunsamerica.com or www.auctionarms.com and see what they are currently bringing. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services Taylor Machine

January 4, 2009, 07:22 PM	#3
Tidewater_Kid Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 321	Post some pictures. I for one would love to see them. It would also be easier to give them an estimated value. Tidewater_Kid

January 4, 2009, 10:40 PM	#4
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 3,399	BTW - Both of those rifles take the same cartridge. (1873/.44cal = .44WCF = .44.40) Interestingly, Winchester continued to make/sell the Model 73 long after the Model 92 was introduced - and in most of the same chamberings ! (The M92 wasn't available in .22LR) Even though the Browning-designed M92 action was stronger/lighter/etc, their customers preferred the older model. With both models, as a used gun today, the larger the caliber - the higher the resale value. .