Winchester lever action Golden Spike - The Firearms Forum

Joseph Filippi · 04-20-2006, 09:50 PM

I was given a Winchester lever action 30 30 Golden Spike Commemorative by my uncle who was a CEO for the U.P. Rail Road and was wondering what it is worth. It is in MINT condition and never been fired.

Joe

Xracer · 04-21-2006, 06:57 AM

Looks like Winchester sold a lot of these. The Golden Spike Carbine came out in 1969 and sold for $120 back then. 69,996 were made.

According to the Blue Book, in unfired condition, it's worth $495 today.

wonderwhippet · 04-24-2006, 05:10 PM

And for that kind of money it better be in the original box with all papers.

IBFrank · 05-08-2006, 01:02 AM

If your Uncle was a CEO, check the serial # to see how low it is. If you can, get a letter from him saying it was his rifle and what his title was. This could very well be a # 1--100 # rifle which would bring a premium especially if never been shot or cocked, NIB shape with papers.
Nice gun. I had one but traded it for an extra nice M1 Garand. It's easy to see why the soldiers loved their M1s. Wish I had my Win Mod '94 back, the shooter.

04-20-2006, 09:50 PM	#1
Joseph Filippi Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 37	Winchester lever action Golden Spike I was given a Winchester lever action 30 30 Golden Spike Commemorative by my uncle who was a CEO for the U.P. Rail Road and was wondering what it is worth. It is in MINT condition and never been fired. Joe -->

04-21-2006, 06:57 AM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Winchester lever action Golden Spike Looks like Winchester sold a lot of these. The Golden Spike Carbine came out in 1969 and sold for $120 back then. 69,996 were made. According to the Blue Book, in unfired condition, it's worth $495 today.

04-24-2006, 05:10 PM	#3
wonderwhippet Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,599	Re: Winchester lever action Golden Spike And for that kind of money it better be in the original box with all papers.

05-08-2006, 01:02 AM	#4
IBFrank V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: So. Ohio Posts: 51	Re: Winchester lever action Golden Spike If your Uncle was a CEO, check the serial # to see how low it is. If you can, get a letter from him saying it was his rifle and what his title was. This could very well be a # 1--100 # rifle which would bring a premium especially if never been shot or cocked, NIB shape with papers. Nice gun. I had one but traded it for an extra nice M1 Garand. It's easy to see why the soldiers loved their M1s. Wish I had my Win Mod '94 back, the shooter.