Silver Winchester 1776-1976 model 94!!!

jeanp1948 · 06-07-2011, 04:32 AM

Boy do I have a problem. An old friend, age 92, who ran a gun shop for over 60 years brought me a Winchester Bicentennial model 94 which he said was a "John Wayne" 1776-1976 Bicentennial model 94. It's a silver finish with some filigree but the problem is some silver corrosion where the receiver meets the stock! Photos will follow when I feel better. I have a terrible cold that caused me a an ER visit this morning. Just wanted this posted so people could start thinking about how I could repair this beautiful rifle. Oh the rifle is in the original box with the Styrofoam packing insert!
Any idea what it's worth? he thought only about $1,100 but I thought with the box etc it should be worth more if in good condition.

jeanp1948

jack404 · 06-07-2011, 04:53 AM

A quick look at recent sales this model with box bringing $1200-$1450

heres some info from the big book of winchesters

The History of Winchester Firearms 1866-1992 By Thomas Henshaw

the "John Wayne" the "Souix" "Buffalo Bill" and a few other commemoratives are all based on this

some where in .44 and 44/40

jack404 · 06-07-2011, 04:59 AM

looking further the "John Wayne" was 32-40
and officially listed as ..
Winchester John Wayne, Model 94, 32-40 Caliber, Lever Action

jack404 · 06-07-2011, 05:04 AM

commemorative issues all based on the bicentennial model

Winchester John Wayne Model 94, 32-40 Caliber, Lever Action

Winchester Legendary Lawman, Model 94, 30-30 Caliber, Lever Action

Winchester Crazy Horse, Model 94, 38-35 Caliber, Lever Action

Winchester Chief Crazy Horse, Model 94, 38-55 Caliber, Lever Action

Winchester John Wayne, Model 94, 32-40 Caliber, Lever Action

Winchester US Border Patrol, Model 94, 30-30 Caliber, Lever Action

Winchester Wells Fargo Co., Model 94, 30-30 Caliber, Lever Action

Winchester Annie Oakley, Model 94, 22 Caliber, Lever Action

Winchester Cherokee Carbine, Model 94, 30-30 Caliber, Lever Action

Winchester Antlered Game, Model 94, 30-30 Caliber, Lever Action

Winchester Bicentennial 1776-1976, Model 94, 30-30 Caliber, Lever Action

Winchester Oklahoma Diamond Jubilee, Model 94, 32-40 Caliber, Lever Action

and this book is 1994 so there'll be many more not listed here

06-07-2011, 04:32 AM	#1
jeanp1948 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 135	Silver Winchester 1776-1976 model 94!!! Boy do I have a problem. An old friend, age 92, who ran a gun shop for over 60 years brought me a Winchester Bicentennial model 94 which he said was a "John Wayne" 1776-1976 Bicentennial model 94. It's a silver finish with some filigree but the problem is some silver corrosion where the receiver meets the stock! Photos will follow when I feel better. I have a terrible cold that caused me a an ER visit this morning. Just wanted this posted so people could start thinking about how I could repair this beautiful rifle. Oh the rifle is in the original box with the Styrofoam packing insert! Any idea what it's worth? he thought only about $1,100 but I thought with the box etc it should be worth more if in good condition. jeanp1948 __________________ You can have my gun, just let me unload it first, oops.......... -->

06-07-2011, 04:53 AM	#2
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Silver Winchester 1776-1976 model 94!!! A quick look at recent sales this model with box bringing $1200-$1450 heres some info from the big book of winchesters The History of Winchester Firearms 1866-1992 By Thomas Henshaw the "John Wayne" the "Souix" "Buffalo Bill" and a few other commemoratives are all based on this some where in .44 and 44/40 Attached Images Last edited by jack404; 06-07-2011 at 04:55 AM..

06-07-2011, 04:59 AM	#3
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Silver Winchester 1776-1976 model 94!!! looking further the "John Wayne" was 32-40 and officially listed as .. Winchester John Wayne, Model 94, 32-40 Caliber, Lever Action

06-07-2011, 05:04 AM	#4
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Silver Winchester 1776-1976 model 94!!! commemorative issues all based on the bicentennial model Winchester John Wayne Model 94, 32-40 Caliber, Lever Action Winchester Legendary Lawman, Model 94, 30-30 Caliber, Lever Action Winchester Crazy Horse, Model 94, 38-35 Caliber, Lever Action Winchester Chief Crazy Horse, Model 94, 38-55 Caliber, Lever Action Winchester John Wayne, Model 94, 32-40 Caliber, Lever Action Winchester US Border Patrol, Model 94, 30-30 Caliber, Lever Action Winchester Wells Fargo Co., Model 94, 30-30 Caliber, Lever Action Winchester Annie Oakley, Model 94, 22 Caliber, Lever Action Winchester Cherokee Carbine, Model 94, 30-30 Caliber, Lever Action Winchester Antlered Game, Model 94, 30-30 Caliber, Lever Action Winchester Bicentennial 1776-1976, Model 94, 30-30 Caliber, Lever Action Winchester Oklahoma Diamond Jubilee, Model 94, 32-40 Caliber, Lever Action and this book is 1994 so there'll be many more not listed here Last edited by jack404; 06-07-2011 at 05:06 AM..