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Marlin Guide gun

Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,184 ******
edited February 2016 in General Discussion
who has one how do you like it.
a friend wants my dan wesson pistol, told him to get me a
marlin guide gun stainless in 45-70,
Some will die in hot pursuit
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain

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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,184 ******
    edited November -1
    Looking for a little feedback here.
    I have the opportunity to pick up a NIB Marlin 1895G blued 45-70 from a young guy at my base that bought it and never used it about a year ago. Looks pristine and no rust or scratches and is still in the box.

    Now I love my 336 30-30 and was curious if anyone has one of the 45-70s and their thoughts on them. They go new around here (when one can find them) for around $420...this kid is asking $250 as he needs the money for other things.

    Thanks
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,184 ******
    edited November -1
    http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=544921652

    Saw one just like that at the Post Falls gun show over the weekend. It was just like that except: it had some very fine porting (appeared to be after market) and it also had the 6 round magazine instead of the 4.

    They wanted $740 for it and I passed because I was looking for something else, but now I wish I hadn't.

    It was used but looked brand new.

    Is that a good deal?
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,184 ******
    edited November -1
    Any of you guys own them? Likes/dislikes. Lets hear your opinions.
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
  • shilowarshilowar Member Posts: 38,815 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've wanted one of those, only with the grey laminate that matches the stainless....just a cool looking gun...I probably wouldn't hunt anything with it, just drool over it.

    I like this one, minus the rail

    http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=544966279
  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,184 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by shilowar
    I've wanted one of those, only with the grey laminate that matches the stainless....just a cool looking gun
    I like the real wood a little better, but I'd take the laminate too.

    Not sure what I would hunt with it. Maybe elk at shorter range than I do currently.
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
  • toad67toad67 Member Posts: 13,019 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Did you notice how they don't have any close ups of the left side of the receiver, or the end of the box so that you can't see the "MR" start of the serial number? Those both look to be "MR" stamped, or Marlins made by Remington and they don't have nearly the value of a genuine "JM" stamped gun. I'd guess that the gun that Mr. P seen would be worth close to $1K on the auction side if it was a JM gun and the porting was factory.
  • medic07medic07 Member Posts: 5,222 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Both of those are MR (Marlin manufactured at Remington) rifles.

    I will not even think about buying an non JM marked rifle without being able to hold it in my hands and inspect every detail of it.

    They are getting better, but not to the point the old pre2008/2009 models were.
  • Laredo LeftyLaredo Lefty Member Posts: 13,451 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've been looking for one of those but with a full length magazine.
  • savage170savage170 Member Posts: 37,446 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If it was a pre Remington gun that was a good price
  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,184 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by savage170
    If it was a pre Remington gun that was a good price
    I don't know as I didn't know to look. I'm guessing it wasn't.
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
  • OakieOakie Member Posts: 40,519 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by shilowar
    I've wanted one of those, only with the grey laminate that matches the stainless....just a cool looking gun...I probably wouldn't hunt anything with it, just drool over it.

    I like this one, minus the rail

    http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=544966279


    That is the BL. I saw them at the NRA show in Pittsburgh, the year they came out. I have wanted one since, just in 30-30 since I don't need anything bigger for PA
  • toad67toad67 Member Posts: 13,019 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Stay tuned Marlin lovers...I think I'm going to part with my 336sc in...........Yes..........219 zipper.
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