Winchester 94 AE "Trapper" Lever-Action, 357 Magnum

[DTtuner 21]

Wondering if anyone has some tips or feedback on this rifle.

I'm considering purchasing it from a vendor who has this on consignment.

They are asking $875.

 

I know nothing about lever-action guns.

Don't have the serial number yet.

 

Let me know what you all think of the below, and whether it's worth the asking price.

 

** Will upload more pics shortly.

 

 

[T Bill 649]

Made from 1983 on I believe.  More than likely from the nineties, was a big push selling them then. Wood looks good.  For me $875 is way up there in price.  I, myself, would pass on this one.  A Henry Big Boy in the same caliber lists for $900 and is a much nicer rifle.

[1563621 388]

This one looks well used also.

[DTtuner 21]

Unfortunately, I don't have pre-64 money to spend.

 

Why would you pass? Just the price?

If so, what would you offer on this rifle?

[Parker 213]

The price may be a tad high for a Trapper Saddle Ring Carbine that's missing its saddle ring. But the price is close to what I've seen others go for lately. It's a pity they stopped drilling and tapping the receiver for side-mount peep sights sometime in the 80's. (This carbine just begs for one.)

 

These are fun guns to shoot. My friend has the same model in .44 Mag.

[W2MC 1,699]

The Cowboy Action group loves this rifle....hence the astronomical price. 

 

Judging by the "Cutout" button safety, it's on the newer-side (late 80's forward)...I forget exactly when this safety first debued, but it should actually drive DOWN the price. 

 

Essentially, the seller is high, but not THAT high...

[Parker 213]

Crossbolt safety was added in 1992.