lever rifles
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.35 Remington is usually hard to find. I posted on here a couple of years ago, looking for some. 3 guys on here all offered to sell/ship me a box or two. I took them all up on it and was extremely grateful for their help. I see it sometimes listed locally for sale by individuals. Usually they are asking $35-40 per box. No idea if they actually sell it for that. BTW- .35 REM is my favorite 150 yard round. I have a 336C that I bought new in either ‘79 or ‘80. Stupidly sold my Contender in .35 a few years ago. Just bought another one last week and am looking for a .35 barrel for it. You might ask on here- some of these guys still have access to it at their stores. I see the rifles on here sometimes in the $600 or so range.
I just took 2 444 marlins to a dealer he gave $600 for one that had some freckling and put the other very nice shape one on consignment for $1100 I was going to keep the nice one but if he can get that much out of it I wont miss it
Gramps
Gramps
contender
Ruger Guru
I've wanted to add a Marlin in .45 Colt to my stable of lever guns for a while,, but haven't found one in the "affordable" price range. (to me.)
And for a long time,, I've quietly watched gun shows & such for a .256 Win lever gun to go with my Hawkeye's. No luck either.
Prices are definitely up there.
The .444 Marlins are popular in my area for bear hunters,, so,, no luck in buying one of those "reasonably" either.
I sold a .44 Lever Marlin to a forum member several years ago,, and have kinda regretted it since.
And for a long time,, I've quietly watched gun shows & such for a .256 Win lever gun to go with my Hawkeye's. No luck either.
Prices are definitely up there.
The .444 Marlins are popular in my area for bear hunters,, so,, no luck in buying one of those "reasonably" either.
I sold a .44 Lever Marlin to a forum member several years ago,, and have kinda regretted it since.
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You think .35 Remington is high you should price some .348 Winchester. Ammo I mean, not to mention the rifle.
Yes, Marlin lever guns are pricey. I'm hanging onto the two I have, a 39 Centennial and a 1971 SRC .44 mag. Would love to find a 336T in .30-30.
Yes, Marlin lever guns are pricey. I'm hanging onto the two I have, a 39 Centennial and a 1971 SRC .44 mag. Would love to find a 336T in .30-30.
I understand that your looking at Marlin, but have you given a look at the Rossi 92 ?
Less $$$ and I am impressed with how well they carry in the woods. At present I have three of them with companion revolvers for each one. I have also been considering one of there Rio Grande models in 30-30. 8)
Less $$$ and I am impressed with how well they carry in the woods. At present I have three of them with companion revolvers for each one. I have also been considering one of there Rio Grande models in 30-30. 8)
bogus bill
Hunter
Dont ya just hate old timers like me that got our stash 20 to 65 years ago?
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powder smoke
Hawkeye
I'm not to jealous I have my share! Nice stash BTW! ps
A couple of Mo's ago I got the bug and was going to get a Marlin in 357 mag but after seeing how much people wanted fer them I aint about to pay that much, and I can afford a couple of them but aint about to be horned swolled.
Not sure if people think the owners should sell them below what they could get for them or what. Supply and demand is still a major ingredient of capitalism. The prices are up there because that's what they go for. Most of these folks bought them several years ago. YOU DIDN'T. So you have to pay todays prices if you want one. I don't see people on here selling their own good stuff below what the market calls for. Why should people sell their rifles for less than market.
I've got old lever guns and newer lever guns. The older ones cost me less when I bought them years ago, but when inflation is factored in, were they really less?
We now have some extremely popular lever guns, by Marlin, and there just aren't enough to go around. Supply and demand figure in, and since there's very little for the retailers to sell, if they can make a couple extra bucks on a certain item, and the other retailers are also selling them quickly at close to MSRP, that now becomes the going price.
So ya gotta step up, or you've gotta do without.
I paid nearly a thousand dollars recently for a Marlin SBLR in .357. The alternative would have been not buying it. I made the right choice. This is the most wonderful little trapper gun I've ever owned. Sometimes being cheap isn't a worthwhile savings.
We now have some extremely popular lever guns, by Marlin, and there just aren't enough to go around. Supply and demand figure in, and since there's very little for the retailers to sell, if they can make a couple extra bucks on a certain item, and the other retailers are also selling them quickly at close to MSRP, that now becomes the going price.
So ya gotta step up, or you've gotta do without.
I paid nearly a thousand dollars recently for a Marlin SBLR in .357. The alternative would have been not buying it. I made the right choice. This is the most wonderful little trapper gun I've ever owned. Sometimes being cheap isn't a worthwhile savings.
contender
Ruger Guru
I will say,, that while I really enjoy the older Marlins.. etc,, I have been giving consideration to the Henry line of lever guns.
American made,, and from what I've seen,, not too bad at all.
But,, now that Ruger owns the Marlin name & all,, I'll sit & wait a bit to see what happens.
American made,, and from what I've seen,, not too bad at all.
But,, now that Ruger owns the Marlin name & all,, I'll sit & wait a bit to see what happens.
Thanks for all your responses! I'll have to step up and buy what i can get. Bill you've got a nice collection of levers there and contender i'll wait and see what ruger comes
out with all so. Bear i'm not asking for anyone to sell below market prices. I have been watching prices rising on marlins and all levers going up and wish i would've bought what in wanted couple yrs ago. thanks again!
out with all so. Bear i'm not asking for anyone to sell below market prices. I have been watching prices rising on marlins and all levers going up and wish i would've bought what in wanted couple yrs ago. thanks again!
Contender, you are right. Henry is also a choice. But they aren't inexpensive by any means themselves.
Only own two. A Rossi 92, 16” stainless 357 and my pre-war Model 71 Winchester .348. I have plenty of ammo for both! Currently elk hunting with the .348.......
M. HALL
Bearcat
contender said:
I have heard a couple/few people that are buying the 'last Marlin lever actions' as a collectible as they don't have faith in Ruger.
I think the 'first series' of Ruger/Marlin lever actions will sell quickly for those that do have faith.
Ruger just can't win. I'm more optimistic.
I very much look forward to this next chapter. 8)
I very much look forward to this next chapter. 8)
WAYNO said:
^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^
contender
Ruger Guru
"Ruger just can't win. I'm more optimistic."
This is a short & sweet observation,, yet so true.
For decades,, I've listened to the gun snobs praise Colt, S&W, Remington, Winchester, etc, while at the same time show disdain for Rugers.
Yet,, looking at it,, I truly can not understand why.
American made,, built from a small company by a dedicated hard working intelligent man. A quality product that the working man could afford. Products introduced when other companies thought the market was dead,, that were still desired.
And I know we've all heard many comments,, such as; "Their bluing isn't as pretty as XYZ," or "My XYZ shoots better than a Ruger" or a myriad of other comparisons,, that shed a negative light upon Ruger firearms.
And even the gun writers,, for decades,, heaped mountains of praise upon others,, while giving more casual support for Rugers.
Yet,, despite it all,,,, Bill's company grew & prospered. And even today,, begrudgingly in some circles,, many have to accept the fact that Sturm, Ruger & Co. is successful. Yet they still find a way to talk us down.
Many folks lamented the way Remington handled Marlin. Many have lamented the way S&W have handled Thompson Center. Many have bemoaned the way Winchester has gone to Japan.
Change can & will happen in all aspects of life including business.
I firmly believe that Ruger will do whatever it can to return the Marlin name to a place of honor & respect. I think Bill would have whole-heartily supported the purchase of Marlin Firearms.
JMO of course.
This is a short & sweet observation,, yet so true.
For decades,, I've listened to the gun snobs praise Colt, S&W, Remington, Winchester, etc, while at the same time show disdain for Rugers.
Yet,, looking at it,, I truly can not understand why.
American made,, built from a small company by a dedicated hard working intelligent man. A quality product that the working man could afford. Products introduced when other companies thought the market was dead,, that were still desired.
And I know we've all heard many comments,, such as; "Their bluing isn't as pretty as XYZ," or "My XYZ shoots better than a Ruger" or a myriad of other comparisons,, that shed a negative light upon Ruger firearms.
And even the gun writers,, for decades,, heaped mountains of praise upon others,, while giving more casual support for Rugers.
Yet,, despite it all,,,, Bill's company grew & prospered. And even today,, begrudgingly in some circles,, many have to accept the fact that Sturm, Ruger & Co. is successful. Yet they still find a way to talk us down.
Many folks lamented the way Remington handled Marlin. Many have lamented the way S&W have handled Thompson Center. Many have bemoaned the way Winchester has gone to Japan.
Change can & will happen in all aspects of life including business.
I firmly believe that Ruger will do whatever it can to return the Marlin name to a place of honor & respect. I think Bill would have whole-heartily supported the purchase of Marlin Firearms.
JMO of course.
Seems Bill Ruger was a remarkable business man... he figured out how to not only manufacturer guns that the 'common' man wanted but to do it at a price they could manage to afford. I think way back when it was the average man's salary for a week. Hopefully they will be trying to do some of this with Marlins. Interesting side note and not sure where this is going but I heard with all Australia's restrictive gun laws, lever action rifles are still allowed. Not to be negative, but Ruger may be hedging its bets for the future here in the U.S. At least for what the 'common man' might be allowed to purchase down the road.
jgt
Buckeye
The trend I have seen in gun prices is driven by what someone saw at an online auction. From the start, those auctions were won by people with more money than good sense. That compounded by instant gratification syndrome. Did those guns sell at market price? Not in the real world. So, many of us went on shopping other markets. Today we are told to believe the guns we want are in short supply. Yet we can buy all we want at the "supply and demand" price. I'm not saying there are not guns out there that have models that were not big sellers when brought out on the market, so not many were made before being dropped from the line. But, The guns we are talking about are Marlins and Rugers. Guns made for the working man to afford and good value for the dollar. If I truly want one I usually find one at a price that is reasonable when inflation is factored in at an honest amount. The rest is all just made up hoopla to market anything from Shinola to snake oil.
chuck said:
I don't care if you buy something or you don't. I'm not trying to talk you into buying something. I'm saying, the price is the price. If you want to buy it, why should you get a special price?
contender
Ruger Guru
"The trend I have seen in gun prices is driven by what someone saw at an online auction. From the start, those auctions were won by people with more money than good sense. That compounded by instant gratification syndrome. Did those guns sell at market price? Not in the real world. "
Guns are selling at high prices.
I was watching & bidding on a couple of guns that were in an "on-site" auction last weekend. I didn't win anything. But the auctioneer & I were texting afterwards. He had over 500 people attend, and he said everything was selling "high." After taxes & premiums,, the 2 I was bidding on went well over what I feel the current market among educated gun owners would sell for. And neither one I was after were the latest "black, tactical, cool type" guns. One was a shooter grade Ruger 3-screw in .41 mag, and the other was a Rem 788 in .222.
The Ruger cost the buyer $882.75, and the Remington cost $588.50, and it was shooter grade.
Sadly, with all the "stuff" going on,, in many markets,, gun prices are crazy high. Yet, in other areas,, more "normal." But,, so is ammo.
Still, I believe that the Ruger-Marlins will be built well, and be fairly priced, according to their costs to build.
Guns are selling at high prices.
I was watching & bidding on a couple of guns that were in an "on-site" auction last weekend. I didn't win anything. But the auctioneer & I were texting afterwards. He had over 500 people attend, and he said everything was selling "high." After taxes & premiums,, the 2 I was bidding on went well over what I feel the current market among educated gun owners would sell for. And neither one I was after were the latest "black, tactical, cool type" guns. One was a shooter grade Ruger 3-screw in .41 mag, and the other was a Rem 788 in .222.
The Ruger cost the buyer $882.75, and the Remington cost $588.50, and it was shooter grade.
Sadly, with all the "stuff" going on,, in many markets,, gun prices are crazy high. Yet, in other areas,, more "normal." But,, so is ammo.
Still, I believe that the Ruger-Marlins will be built well, and be fairly priced, according to their costs to build.
When i started this conversation all i was asking what you folks thought about prices on lever rifles lately. I wasn't asking for any special price or even asking for anyone that might want to sale. I've got several
levers already and was looking at the prices on 30/30-35 cal. and couldn't believe what they were going for.
Bear jump the gun to speak on something completely different than what i was asking so he needs to PUT his GLASSES on and read it again. And believe me i do know what capitalism is all about.
Well said Contenter i agree, ruger will come up with some nice rifles
levers already and was looking at the prices on 30/30-35 cal. and couldn't believe what they were going for.
Bear jump the gun to speak on something completely different than what i was asking so he needs to PUT his GLASSES on and read it again. And believe me i do know what capitalism is all about.
Well said Contenter i agree, ruger will come up with some nice rifles
