2024 Winchester rifle ratings and values

If you own a Winchester rifle and would like to know its value, and if you don't know, the period and model of your gun, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your weapon, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on today's market. Then, if you wish to sell your property, we'll guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.   

Rating and value of Winchester rifles

Winchester rifles are highly sought-after by collectors. However, price differences can be considerable, depending on model and state of preservation. Nowadays, prices for these objects can rise considerably under the auctioneer's hammer. Buyers from all over the world are interested in the sale of certain rare pieces. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €30 to €12,000, for the time being, a substantial gap but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to these weapons. In 2018, a vermeil Winchester ceremonial rifle without mechanism sold for €12,000, whereas it was estimated at between €3,000 and €4,000.

Value order ranging from simple to prestigious

History and development of the Winchester rifle   

Winchester rifles owe their name to the company that manufactures them: the Winchester Repeating Arm Company. Walter Hunt patented his repeating rifle in 1848, selling the patent and improving it until Smith & Wesson took a stake in the operation. With Oliver Winchester, they created one of the first fixed metal cartridges. They went on to create the percussion metal cartridge. After Smith & Wesson's departure, Benjamin Henry developed the more powerful 44 cartridge. The weapon was used extensively during the American Civil War, making it a prized and sought-after collector's item. The first repeating rifle model is the 1866, which is also sought-after for its history, having been used by French soldiers during the Franco-Prussian War.

The Model 1873 followed, manufactured from 1873 to 1923, and is remembered as "the gun that won the West". Other models followed, but the older ones were the most sought-after at auction.   

The success of Winchester rifles in collections    

Winchester rifles are very popular at auction, as they are a sought-after collector's item. Production was very high, as this weapon was used for a long time and equipped many armies.

The more famous and esteemed the owner, the higher the gun's value. The most highly-rated rifles are the ceremonial ones, with the model 1866.

Reasons to auction a Winchester rifle  

If you own a Winchester rifle, or any other model, and don't know how to sell it, auctions are one solution. Many collectors are looking for older models. 

These objects are not just weapons, but a historical testimony to the scientific evolution of weapons design.

Knowing the value of a Winchester rifle      

If you own a Winchester rifle from any period and would like to know its value, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your piece, as well as all the relevant information about it. If you wish to sell your property, our specialists will also be on hand to help you find alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.