Commemorative model 94 30-30

[Brian243]

What are your thoughts on shooting a commemorative rifle? I bought a Winchester model 94 Lone Star commemorative, and its been in the box since i got it, never been shot by me or previous owner. Should i keep it that way or just enjoy the gun?

Thanks in advance.

[M16]

Enjoy it. Winchester made so many commemoratives that the value doesn't appreciate that much on any but a select few.

[bryan sandlin]

I would put a few down it. I bought one like this back in 93 paid 400.00 or less I think. it may be worth 475.00 ten years ago the last time I hit the trigger. oil and a good wipe down about ever year.

[jeffpg]

Yep

What M16 said.

[Brian243]

Thanks guys. I had the same thoughts, but I'm not always right. Lol. I was thinking I should enjoy it as it only increased $700 in value over 30 years. I think handing it down with some stories would mean more than that to my kids.

[poisonivie]

If its never going to leave the family, what difference does it make?



This is a John Wayne commemorative that my wife got from her father who passed a couple of years ago. He bought it and stuck it on the shelf in 1981. I convinced her to take a deer with it last year. When she killed this brute, there were tears in my eyes as I told her, "This guns been waiting 33 yrs to do this. I know your dad is happy."

[billfromtx]

I have a Cowboy commemorative that I've shot a few times. I love the gun!

[Brian243]

If its never going to leave the family, what difference does it make?



This is a John Wayne commemorative that my wife got from her father who passed a couple of years ago. He bought it and stuck it on the shelf in 1981. I convinced her to take a deer with it last year. When she killed this brute, there were tears in my eyes as I told her, "This guns been waiting 33 yrs to do this. I know your dad is happy."

Awesome to hear!!! Thank you!!

[Monark]

If its never going to leave the family, what difference does it make?

This is a John Wayne commemorative that my wife got from her father who passed a couple of years ago. He bought it and stuck it on the shelf in 1981. I convinced her to take a deer with it last year. When she killed this brute, there were tears in my eyes as I told her, "This guns been waiting 33 yrs to do this. I know your dad is happy."

Big deer, happy wife & John Wayne all in the same post. What else could you ask for.

[SCREAMINREELS]

poisonivie, my dad has the same gun new, never shot with the tag still hanging on the big loop. its a beautiful gun.
that 32-40 is hard ammo to find though right? what ammo do yall shoot and how accurate is the rifle.
i dont think id shoot his but...i like what yall did and the way you look at it.
would be cool for my son to shoo it one day...maybe. this is the only gun y dad simply wont shoot it was a gift from my mom when they were released and pretty special to him

[poisonivie]

Its findable on Gunbroker. We shot the John Wayne ammo that was manufactured the same year as the rifle. I actually had 100 rds custom made with 30-30 brass I shipped to the reloader in Wisconsin. He use Hornady Lever Evolution bullets and 28 grains of 3031. It shot ok but not as well as the factory loads. I have a fortune in ammo now and realistically, the gun probably won't get shot much. She's happy to just have the gun and is content to shoot her 243 now. I think the outfitter got as big or maybe bigger kick out of her shooting it than she did. He was like a little kid when she connected. The deer was DRT and the one I shot with a 7 mag ran 40 yds. I still hear about that one.
Forgot your accuracy ?, at 50 yds, with open sights, its one ragged hole if you do your part. In its day, the 32-40 was known for its unfailing accuracy.

[Casey]

If its never going to leave the family, what difference does it make?



This is a John Wayne commemorative that my wife got from her father who passed a couple of years ago. He bought it and stuck it on the shelf in 1981. I convinced her to take a deer with it last year. When she killed this brute, there were tears in my eyes as I told her, "This guns been waiting 33 yrs to do this. I know your dad is happy."

I have one of those myself. Best I can estimate, the first bullet down the tube is about a $600-$800 bullet. But, that's only if you want to resell the gun. I'd love to shoot mine, but it's still in the box and I'll just hold on a little longer. Very cool guns!

[Tony Pic]

I have a Winchester 94 Trapper Centennial commemorative in 44 rem mag 1894-1994 engraved on receiver, big lever loop. It is one of my safe queens. Still have box and papers. I have so many other rifles to shoot. It will never get the call. I bought it for the collector value to begin with, so it don't pain me not to shoot it. If it had a story behind it like some of the passed down rifles that would be different. Then I would shoot it.