1892 Winchester 25 20, what is it worth?
I have a 1892 Winchester in 25 20. It is in good shape for its age about 80%, the number on it is 44XXXX. I know it has been on the wall for a "look at me" piece for the last 15 years, until I got it last week. With ammo prices for this at $60- $70 for a box I was wanting to know if it is worth keeping. Any thoughts?
I just took a fast look and it seems like a pretty expensive gun.I seen a few prices in the $1000.00 to $2000.00 range.I would do a little research before I got rid of it if I were you.
There is tons of info on old Winchesters.Take a look on Gunbroker and the like for prices.
Originally Posted By cabinman30:
I have a 1892 Winchester in 25 20. It is in good shape for its age about 80%, the number on it is 44XXXX. I know it has been on the wall for a "look at me" piece for the last 15 years, until I got it last week. With ammo prices for this at $60- $70 for a box I was wanting to know if it is worth keeping. Any thoughts?
Trade for something you can shoot.
.22 LR 73 would be fantastic.
Factory 25-20 ammo is expensive. Right now, it's a reloader's caliber, but if you look around, there may be some smaller companies that load the round, that have more affordable prices for ammo. Sometimes searching the internet, you can find good deals on new old stock boxes of this stuff, usually the Winchester brand. Really good Winchester 1892s in that caliber seem to be going for at least $800 now, and usually higher. If the bore is really good and there is natural finish wear, I think with patience, you will find a buyer who appreciates it.
this topic is timely for me too!
ive got the same situation as you and was thinking
about sellin it so i can get a delta elite but it is a nice
little gun isnt it? i havent shot it but may have to find some reloads at the gun show
for it is it big enough for deer?
Get some pictures to post and then sign up on
Leverguns.com. The shooters there are very knowledgeable about Winchesters and many own and shoot the 25-20. They'll be able to tell you the value of yours with sufficient pictures and also give you information about ammo. Heck, you might even get an offer for it if you want to sell.
A basic reloading setup can be put together for around 300 bucks ––- you can cover your needs for this rifle and with the appropriate dies, any other rifle or handgun you have in your inventory for the rest of your life.
If ammo is 70$ a box retail and you can reload 60 rounds in an hour , you are making $210 an hour minus expenses (brass , powder and projectiles still cost something, but a pound of powder will last a long long time for a 25-20 )
I believe that is the same model Winchester i sold for my FIL a few(maybe 3) years back.
I walked the Wanenmachers show for 8 hours with it and got $1400 for it.
His was same caliber.
