Buying guns from an old (90s) friend

[Fixxah]

I was plowing my friends driveway and he came out to say hi. He said he was selling all his guns and while most are not really attention getting, he has a Model 94 never fired in the box with everything that it was purchased with. Told him I would be down to have a look. I suspect it it is probably a run of the mill .30-30 but not positive. I don't have any lever guns atm and this would be a safe queen most likely.
There are a few S&W hand guns and a nine shot .22 that he hunted shot with. Not sure what. Leaning towards the 94 and the .22 for the moment.
Not really posting this thread for any reason specifically. Just trying to get an idea as to how many I should buy.

 

[Ricky_Bobby]

The only correct answer is ALL of them of course.

 

[Fixxah]

The only correct answer is ALL of them of course.

I figured that would be a little further down the page. Kudos on that.

 

[CMEBoston]

Yes




I have my late uncles 94 30-30
Mines a mid 70s model it’s fun to shoot, pre 64s are considered to be built better

I shoot 110g carbine bullets hand loaded for some fun low recoil plinking

 

[MisterHappy]

The correct answer is all of them, AND the ammo!

 

[Rockrivr1]

Nice! Any pickup is a good pickup. Though any vintage S&Ws you don’t want, share the wealth!

 

[Ricky_Bobby]

I figured that would be a little further down the page. Kudos on that.

I figured I had to do it. I’m a fan of lever guns. I only have one and it’s fun to shoot but most of the time it sits in the safe. It’s a marlin 336 and not a model 94.

 

[namedpipes]

I'll echo "everything"

 

[Picton]

Obligatory:

Hi, Maura!

 

[gerrycaruso]

It's difficult to say without more details but my gut feeling is all.

 

[Fixxah]

I was looking at prices on the 94 and sticker shock has me scratching my head. New from Winchester in .30-30 average $1,500. Heading over to look at what he has later this week.

 

[ChevyGuy91]

I was looking at prices on the 94 and sticker shock has me scratching my head. New from Winchester in .30-30 average $1,500. Heading over to look at what he has later this week.

I'll bet a dozen eggs were <$.50 when he bought that rifle, shit is expensive these days.

Definitely buy it though. I am kind of in the market for rifles worth handing down to my kids, lever guns are pretty high on my list.

 

[Marty McFly]

I was looking at prices on the 94 and sticker shock has me scratching my head. New from Winchester in .30-30 average $1,500. Heading over to look at what he has later this week.

Later this week!!? Oh man! This is going to go on like the @Mountain safe thread!

 

[HARRYM]

I was plowing my friends driveway and he came out to say hi. He said he was selling all his guns and while most are not really attention getting, he has a Model 94 never fired in the box with everything that it was purchased with. Told him I would be down to have a look. I suspect it it is probably a run of the mill .30-30 but not positive. I don't have any lever guns atm and this would be a safe queen most likely.
There are a few S&W hand guns and a nine shot .22 that he hunted shot with. Not sure what. Leaning towards the 94 and the .22 for the moment.
Not really posting this thread for any reason specifically. Just trying to get an idea as to how many I should buy.

I get that it's not likely......but......if the 94 is pre 64 the buy should be made without hesitation.

 

[Mark from ?]

I was looking at prices on the 94 and sticker shock has me scratching my head. New from Winchester in .30-30 average $1,500. Heading over to look at what he has later this week.

I paid about 1K for my new in the box Winchester 94 short rifle......not too long ago. The new ones are made in Japan by Miroku, and are very nice guns.

The key is it a pre 64 WInchester...they are worth a lot more to the market, and should be bought for sure. They fluctuate and are probably on a down cycle right now as boomers are selling them off, just like other levers...but they will always be worth decent money and there are always buyers.

Its likely not unless he bought it used, or he's old AF. Those are worth less than 1K in reality in most cases...honestly if I was going to spend 1K on a post 64 I'd rather buy a new one. The only caveat is that even the post 64 made in New Haven may eventually grab some value from just being manufactured in the USA.

I would offer him a fair package deal on everything maybe at 60% value...because that's likely what he wants to get rid of everything quick and easy. Then sell off what you don't want making sure the sale on your side will be quick and easy by buying the firearms appropriately. The FFL's are going to give him 40% so your not screwing him.

I would make it crystal clear that the values are higher than bulk selling to you, but thats going thru the process of listing them individually by himself and dealing with a bunch of cheap ass tire kickers in the process.....some people get it, but some might get butthurt after saying they could have gotten more.

 

[HARRYM]

I paid about 1K for my new in the box Winchester 94 short rifle......not too long ago. The new ones are made in Japan by Miroku, and are very nice guns.

The key is it a pre 64 WInchester...they are worth a lot more to the market.

Its likely not unless he bought it used, or he's old AF. Those are worth less than 1K in reality in most cases...honestly if I was going to spend 1K on a post 64 I'd rather buy a new one. The only caveat is that even the post 64 made in New Haven may eventually grab some value from just being manufactured in the USA.

I would offer him a fair package deal on everything maybe at 60% value...because that's likely what he wants to get rid of everything quick and easy. Then sell off what you don't want making sure the sale on your side will be quick and easy by buying the firearms appropriately. The FFL's are going to give him 40% so your not screwing him.

I have heard stories that some have old lever guns stashed but who knows......

 

[Mark from ?]

I have heard stories that some have old lever guns stashed but who knows......

Those are silly stories.....there aren't any people around stashing old Chicopee Falls Savage 99's or shit like that. Crazy talk.

Not that I want to offer your wife 50 bucks each after you croak or anything, like the rest of your "buddies"......

 

[Dennis in MA]

I had a friend from the 80's want to sell me a gun. It was a rust bucket. So I ran. I ran so far awaaaayyy. And I ran. I ran all night and daaaaay.

 

[Individualist]

Just do it and become this guy!

 

[Fixxah]

Just do it and become this guy!

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I wonder how many times he ripped his finger open on the trigger

 

[Broc Tuah]

I was plowing my friends

I was nto expecting you would follow that with "driveway".

 

[Dennis in MA]

FWIW, I "inherited" my wife's grandfather's pre-whatever 94 in 32WinSpl many moons ago. One of those guns I'll likely never use but likely will never sell.

 

[Maxrobot]

Does the old guy just want to get rid of the guns, or does he really need the money. It makes a difference.
Maybe you can arrange a partial trade if the cash value is too much. Does he need any handywork done?