Author Topic: Marlin 38-55 Cowboy (Read 1115 times)

shilo · « **on:** February 09, 2006, 02:47:59 AM »

Came across a 38-55 Cowboy the other day in a gun shop in used but good condition. Is 499 a good price?

Dana C · « **Reply #1 on:** February 14, 2006, 04:34:44 PM »

Offer them less. Asking price is just that, "asking". not getting. Is it a good price, I don't think so but there is only about $50 of room in the deal.
If the rifle is really nice and you really like it, get it.

Big Hext Finnigan · « **Reply #2 on:** February 14, 2006, 06:52:28 PM »

Actually, if the rifle is clean.. that's a pretty good deal.
It's good to negotiate, but some places don't dicker.

Adios,

shilo · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2006, 12:49:34 PM »

I ended up buying the rifle. When I first saw it I didn't ask to handle it - trying to avoid temptation. After about a week of thinking about it, I went back to look at it. Very nice, didn't appear to have been fired or cycled hardly at all. Also had a Lyman globe front sight, rear dovetail filled, and Marbles tang sight which I didn't know. Couldn't resist. Offered 460 and that brought it home.

shilo · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2006, 12:51:37 PM »

I ended up buying the rifle. When I first saw it I didn't ask to handle it - trying to avoid temptation. After about a week of thinking about it, I went back to look at it. Very nice, didn't appear to have been fired or cycled hardly at all. Also had a Lyman globe front sight, rear dovetail filled, and Marbles tang sight which I didn't know. Couldn't resist. Offered 460 and that brought it home.

shilo · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2006, 12:54:04 PM »

I ended up buying the rifle. When I first saw it I didn't ask to handle it - trying to avoid temptation. After about a week of thinking about it, I went back to look at it. Very nice, didn't appear to have been fired or cycled hardly at all. Also had a Lyman globe front sight, rear dovetail filled, and Marbles tang sight which I didn't know. Couldn't resist. Offered 460 and that brought it home.

JONAH · « **Reply #6 on:** February 18, 2006, 03:41:24 AM »

Whith those sights already installed, you do good. That is a great rifle. I wouldn't sell mine for that price. In fact, I wouldn't sell mine for any kind of a resonable price.

shilo · « **Reply #7 on:** February 18, 2006, 03:41:11 PM »

Sorry about the duplicate posts.

Dana C · « **Reply #8 on:** February 20, 2006, 04:56:02 PM »

You did good. I picked up a 1893, (mfg. between 1904 and 06'). It started out life as a 30-30 but has been restored and sleeved into 38.55.
I can't tell you how cool it it. It is beautiful and shoots really well.
We both lucked out!