Originally Posted by
McKenzie
Well, guys, it was an interesting auction. A brief recap of the guns I mentioned and their sale price.
The John Wayne commemorative, nib, went for $1400. About retail, I think.
The Model 92, in 44-40, went for $650. I have serious doubts that it was a Model 92. It did have the Winchester info and Made in Japan on the barrel, but no where did it say what model it was. It was right next to a Model 94, and to me, they looked identical. I let it go at that price, because I didn't really want to add another pistol caliber to the collection.
The Winchester Model 94, in 45 Colt, went for $875. My last bid was $850 because I just couldn't see spending that much when I can order a Model 92 knockoff in 45 colt for $550, or so. It did have a Marbles tang sight on it and all of the Winchester levers had fantastic triggers. Very smooth and crisp. Had to have been worked over.
The Win Model 9422s sold for $575 and $1100. The first being a plain wood model and the second a High Grade Legacy, 22Mag, with Exhibition Grade wood.
The least expensive Marlin Model 39 went for $400, and several others brought even more than that.
The cheapest of several 10/22s w/scopes was $240 and several over $400. I never figured that out.
A pair of Vaqueros went for $500 and $525. They were in like new condition, both 44-40s.
A Win 1885, Limited Series in 45-90 brought $850
A Browning 1885, in 45-70, brought $770
There was an old unfired Blackhawk, 3 screw, in 41Mag that went for $675.
Even though I didn't score any levers, this time, I did come home with a few new toys. A S&W Model 15-2 followed me home. I wanted a 38 for shooting those 75gr wad cutters, once I finally get a mold. The other revolver I brought home was a new in the box USFA Rodeo. I've been after a shorter barrel 45 than my Blackhawk Bisley.
I also managed to snag two long guns. The first a Win 1897 shotgun in 16ga. Not real pretty, but should be fun. The second was a Springfield Armory 1903. It has a pristine two groove barrel and a very nice stock. It was missing the front sling swivel and what ever goes into the bottom of the barrel band. The sight is also dinged a little, but I'm psyched about getting it for only $500. It shot jacketed very well. I have to get dies so I can start stuffing boolits through it. I'll have to do some research to figure out what I need to get it back to as issued.
The score of the day may have been about 1200 45ACP cases, mixed, for $7. It is cleaning up very nicely and should keep the grease gun well fed.
That's probably about all of the best info from the sale.
Gents, thanks greatly for the advice on the lever actions. I'll get out this week and get a Model 92 in 45 Colt ordered.
M