I have a conundrum. I have been wanting a 30-30 or 45-70 lever for a farm gun for some time. I was set up at a funshow (selling my handcrafted knives) and jokingly made an offer at the next table. I said if you don't sell that winchester I will trade some knives for it. Well a couple hours later the gentleman did come over and looking at my wares, wanted five knives for his Winchester 94. It looks NIB, and unfired. He traded for it and can't say. I used to hot-blue guns and can spot a reblue pretty far off. I don't think it's been fired. It has the box, and warranty cards and such. From the serial numbers it's a late 66' model "antique". It's got the curly cue scroll work on the side.
Now, should I make a farm gun out of it and use it well, or pass it to a collector who would appreciate a fine older Winchester? I don't think that they are "that" valuable, but .....one never knows
Just looking for some advice... thank you gents...