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Question regarding antique .32-40 ammo
Posted on 12/1/14 at 12:53 pm
Posted on 12/1/14 at 12:53 pm
I don't usually post on the outdoor board, but figured this would be the best place to find people who know a thing or two about guns.
I have a Winchester 94 rifle which has been handed down through my family since it was purchased 1916. For a few years, during that time frame, the '94s were released with .32-40 ammo, which isn't very common. While digging through some of my fathers old belongings I found 3 boxes of rounds (like the ones pictured below) and am having no luck figuring out how old they are. Is anyone familiar with antique guns/ammo?
I have a Winchester 94 rifle which has been handed down through my family since it was purchased 1916. For a few years, during that time frame, the '94s were released with .32-40 ammo, which isn't very common. While digging through some of my fathers old belongings I found 3 boxes of rounds (like the ones pictured below) and am having no luck figuring out how old they are. Is anyone familiar with antique guns/ammo?
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Posted on 12/1/14 at 12:59 pm to KajunGator
Whatever you do, don't shoot it.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 1:04 pm to beHop
I won't
Actually thinking about making a shadow box for the rifle and ammo, hang it on the wall.
Actually thinking about making a shadow box for the rifle and ammo, hang it on the wall.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 1:29 pm to KajunGator
What kind of shape is the rifle in? Has it been reblued?
Posted on 12/1/14 at 1:44 pm to beHop
You can tell it has been used. I don't think my father ever fired it, so it probably hasn't been shot in 50+ years. No refurbishment has been done.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:05 pm to KajunGator
Got any pics? If it's in decent shape that gun could be worth a lot of money. You can do a little research and figure out exactly what year it was made by the serial number. Even if you don't plan on getting rid of it, it'd be cool to know anyway.
This post was edited on 12/1/14 at 2:06 pm
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:34 pm to beHop
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You can do a little research and figure out exactly what year it was made by the serial number.
Already done...1916
And depending on the condition, it can run from 1,000 to 3,000
This post was edited on 12/1/14 at 2:36 pm
Posted on 12/1/14 at 4:29 pm to KajunGator
Sounds about right. I would have expected that caliber to have been older.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 5:41 pm to beHop
Here is a picture of the actual rifle
Posted on 12/1/14 at 6:10 pm to KajunGator
man, the combo of gun and ammo is really a treasure.... 
Posted on 12/1/14 at 6:13 pm to KajunGator
Looks good. My BIL has a 1894 38-55 produced in 1895 but was reblued. He's trying to sell it against my advice. Unless you're strapped for cash I'd hold onto it. Congrats on the piece of history. 
This post was edited on 12/1/14 at 8:16 pm
Posted on 12/1/14 at 6:29 pm to beHop
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Congrats on the piece of history.
Thanks, it ain't going anywhere till I pass it down the bloodline
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