Winchester 94 advice/info

[Bad Dog]

I was fortunate enough to buy a beautiful Winchester model 94 Trapper. It's the 100 Anniversary edition, chambered in 45 long Colt. It is in like new condition still in the original box with all the original paperwork. I'm told it has never been fired, and that appears to be true.
My question is does this rifle have any value other than that of a basic model 94?
Will shooting it devalue it?
I'm not a huge model 94 fan so I'm on the fence about keeping it.
Thanks in advance for the feedback.

[Great-Kazoo]

I'd see what gunbroker & gunsamerica have. Gives you a baseline reference. You have to find that one buyer willing to pay the price.

[Doc45]

Commemoratives can be tricky propositions. Lots of variables come in to play, as GK posted above check the completed auctions on gb (that'll show what they actually sold for as compared to the asking prices). Typically it takes a very specialized collector to go after most of them. I had the hardest time unloading a S&W 29 Elmer Keith because I was in to it too high. Eventually I was able to get my money out of it but perhaps I should've just stuck it in a holster and shot it for those few years. Good luck going down that road and hope it works out for you. Lever guns are tons of fun.

[Bad Dog]

Thanks for the advice, it's been helpful

[kpp80202]

To get any premium for the commemorative version, I think it needs to be NIB or at worst, LNIB. Even then, you need to find the right buyer. Once it has visibly been used, I don't think it has any more value than a regular model.

[wctriumph]

Winchester Model 94 commemoratives are everywhere and in a lot of cases they did not even complete stated production runs. You would need the right buyer if you want a premium. If it a later model with a tang or crossbolt safety, not near as desirable. Being made in 1994 it should be an AE with crossbolt.

Is it the Centennial edition? They are worth a lot. If you have the 100th anniversary that is stamped "1894 - 1994" on the receiver, it has no more value that a standard Model 94 but the 16" bbl will make it more desirable to some. Max value by Blue Book is about $500. However, pricing is regional so what might be worth $500 here is $700 elsewhere.

[Bad Dog]

Great info, exactly what I was looking for... thanks wctriumph!

[rondog]

I have an "1894-1994" carbine in .44 mag, paid $400 for it a few years ago. But it was used, and gets used.

[HoneyBadger]

I have an "1894-1994" carbine in .44 mag, paid $400 for it a few years ago. But it was used, and gets used.

I have an 1894-1994 in .30-30 that I bought when I turned 18. Paid $350 for it in 2005.

[Bad Dog]

Well I guess since it was made to be shot, I'm gonna shoot it. From the feedback here, and my research on the web, it's nothing special or valuable, but sure does look like it is hanging in the man cave, love that old timey look.