Marlin .35 Remington

[Maryland Hunter]

I posted this on the Marlin board yesyerday, but thought I'd put it here as well.
I was in a gun shop today and spotted something on the consignment rack that caught my eye. It was a Marlin lever action in .35 remington. Exterior of gun looked great, I didn't have a bore light to check the insides though. He wanted $320 for it, maybe room to dicker a bit. As I am unfamiliar with Marlins, is this a good deal or not, and anything in I should look closely at with this particular model? I believe it was an 1895.
Thanks for any help that you can provide.

MH

[victorcharlie]

If it was a Marlin it was more than likely a 336, probably a 336C.  You should be able to find a new one for around $360.  I've seen very good used guns for between $200 and $275.  I think if you look around a bit you might find a better deal.

[Maryland Hunter]

Thank you, VictorCharlie.

MH

[jvs]

$320 is a little high, did it have a scope on it?  If not, then $320 is high especially if it has a push button safety on it.  IMO.   If it happens to be a RC Model, then $320 is a good price.  The devil is in the details.  Also make sure it isn't a Marauder.  If it is....GRAB IT QUICK.

VictorCharlie is right on with the second hand prices for a 336C.  If this wasn't right in front of most hunting seasons, this rifle would be going for what VC said.