Author Topic: Marlin LA .35 Remington (Read 1853 times)

Maryland Hunter · « **on:** October 19, 2006, 02:36:06 PM »

Hey Marlin guys,
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

S.S. · « **Reply #1 on:** October 20, 2006, 05:57:35 AM »

Honestly sounds a little high to me for a used Marlin.
I paid 250.00 for mine and it was in almost new condition.
No dings in the wood, 99.99% Blue left.
I recently sold an 1895 in 45-70 for 250.00 also.
(I was selling it to my brother though.)
They just do not normally sell for a whole lot used around where I
live. They sit around in pawn shops gathering dust everywhere
because they are priced too high. They are nice rifles though.

Maryland Hunter · « **Reply #2 on:** October 20, 2006, 06:32:26 AM »

S.Sumner,
Thanks for the info. He is usually high on his milsurps, but this is the first "regular" rifle that I've looked at there.
Thanks again,

MH

Graybeard · « **Reply #3 on:** October 20, 2006, 06:38:15 AM »

I paid considerably less for both of mine. One came from an estate sale with a ton of guns owned by some old man who collected guns and was as new but the folks handling the sale sure treated them rough so it has some pretty bad gouges in the wood. It was the cheaper of the two. My other is newer but still rather old and just mint in condition. I don't recall exactly what I gave but it was a bit under $250 I think.

Maryland Hunter · « **Reply #4 on:** October 20, 2006, 10:12:46 AM »

Thanks, GB.
I think I'll let it pass.

MH

doorgunner · « **Reply #5 on:** October 20, 2006, 04:20:04 PM »

Marlin levergun prices are definately a regional issue. Down here in south Texas, a clean Marlin in .35 Remington will bring $350 in quick order. Even a very clean pre-safety 336C in 30-30 will bring over $300 without too much resistance. However, if you take the short drive north to Pennsylvania, the whole thing changes. The supply in that part of the country probably exceeds the demand.

I recently purchased a 99% condition 336 in .35 Rem, for $350 and was tickled to death to pay that for it. I firmly believe that it's all relative to where you are located.

Personally, I don't give a rat's rear end what the price on a gun is, if that's what I really want. I buy rifles to enjoy, not to invest in. To each his own, but if it's what you want, and you can afford it, why lose any sleep over paying $25 or $30 over what everyone else is paying?

I'd say that 95% of the rifles that I've purchased over the last 30 years were well worth every penny that I paid for them. I probably still own most of them, some of them have come and gone, but even those I got very close to what I paid for them back. What I lost, I more than made up in the price of enjoyment that I had in owning and shooting them.

Life's too short to get "wrapped around the axle" over nickles and dimes. Buy what you can afford, and have fun. Who knows how much time each of us has.

tanoose · « **Reply #6 on:** October 20, 2006, 04:57:15 PM »

How old is this rifle? I 've never heard of an 1895 in 35 remington ,i thought that all 1895 models were 45/70's only

ihuntbucks · « **Reply #7 on:** October 20, 2006, 10:13:48 PM »

I gave $400.00 even for my NIB 336C .35 Remy.Thought I got a good deal from my gunshop.That was out the door 400.00

......Rick

lance1586 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 21, 2006, 02:58:33 PM »

Last fall via Guns America I paid $ 275 for my 1970 Marlin 336 in .35 Rem it came with an old weaver Vari 2.5 - 7 scope on it but the wood was dried out from sitting in a guys closet forever and had some surface rust all over it. Mind you there was shipping and an FFL transfer fee so I ended up paying about the same as your guy is asking. I think you are in the ballpark with $325 if it's clean. Cash always talks louder than words lay out $300 and see what he says but as "doorguner" said even if you pay full boat for it you still aren't going to get hurt on the deal. Anything is worth what you are willing to pay for it. I sure like mine after refinishing the stock adding a Marble's sight and a Wild West trigger and a good recoil pad.

Maryland Hunter · « **Reply #9 on:** October 22, 2006, 01:20:18 AM »

Thanks for all of the replies.
Sounds like the prices vary, maybe it's not so high after all. Monday I'll talk with a friend that I work with who's an avid collector, and is more in tune to the local prices around here.
I think that it had 1895 on it, but I'm not sure. Actually, I thought it had 1890 on it, but after a little web searching, I figure it must be the 1895 model. I'm certain it was a Marlin, though. Like I said, I'm not real familiar with Marlin firearms. I picked it up and looked it over a bit, but after I left, my interest got more peaked. It may warrant another look-see.
Thanks again for all of the help.

MH

Graybeard · « **Reply #10 on:** October 22, 2006, 02:59:57 AM »

If it's a .35 Rem and it's got 1895 on it then something ain't right. It should be a 336.

markc · « **Reply #11 on:** October 23, 2006, 01:28:08 PM »

The one I recently bought is a 336 and I paid a little over $300. for it with a weaver style mount and rings with a BSA variable scope of some sort. Have yet to fire and sight it in. It will see alot of time on the woods this deer season though.

apollo · « **Reply #12 on:** October 25, 2006, 04:56:45 PM »

The 336 35 rem. I have was bought for $150 4 years ago from a pawn shop. The rifle was manufactured in 1969. I had to replace a few screws that had been boggered up and the band that goes around the barrel and mag. tube because it had somehow gotten gouged prett bad. I also refinished the wood. The bluing was good with just some very light surface rust that cleaned up nicely. The rifle turned out to look very nice and it shoots great.

Maryland Hunter · « **Reply #13 on:** October 27, 2006, 12:07:39 PM »

Just a quick update.
After speaking with some friends, who are more familiar with the local prices than I, I went back to give it another look. It was a 336, there was an 1870 on the barrel, establish date of Marlin. Sorry for the confusion of the numbers. The gun was in very, very good condition. Bore was very bright, wood and bluing excellent. The tag was $329. I decided that if he'd take $300 for it, I'd take it. With only a few weeks until gun season here, no go. He wouldn't budge. Oh well, a few good gun shows are coming up around here soon, I'll just keep my eyes open.
Thanks again for everyones help.

MH

jvs · « **Reply #14 on:** October 28, 2006, 08:55:24 AM »

I answered this one in the Lever Gun forum too.

If it happens to be an RC, grab it ! The RC's have deep cut Rifling, as opposed to Micro-Groove. An RC is more desirable in my book.

And if it happens to be a Marlin Marauder, definitely take it home.

His price hangs on the fact that hunting season is so close. If you arent in a hurry, there will be plenty more of these to pick from over the coming years. Patience, instead of "gotta have it now", will pay off for you. Let that dealer know that yo are no longer interested in it and see how much he drops... quick.

Maryland Hunter · « **Reply #15 on:** October 28, 2006, 03:19:51 PM »

jvs,
Thanks for the reply(s). Not really a case of "gotta have it", so it wasn't too hard to walk away. Of course, new toys are always nice! His used guns usually go quick, so I doubt he'll come down on it at all. Of course, he may have more in the future. It just caught my eye, but I didn't let myself get too attached. In answering your question on the Lever Action post, no scope, although it did have a mount, and no push button safety.
What is the "RC", and "Marlin Marauder" that you spoke of, and how do I tell those from any other 336?

MH

jvs · « **Reply #16 on:** October 28, 2006, 11:23:12 PM »

I dont know exactly what RC stands for but Marlin used those letters once upon a time for those .35's back in the 50's. Much like the 336C's of today, but back then they were RC's and they did have deep cut rifling.

Do you know what LA stands for? That is a Model/letter combination I am not familiar with.

The Marauder was a Lever Gun Marlin put out with a much shorter Barrel. I believe it was in the 60's but I'm not sure.

If you are going to be spending the bucks, why not look into a collectible Marlin, and Hunt with a little bit of history. If you really don't want to spend the money for a new one, look for something worth while and one with a following.

I haven't bought any new Marlin Levers since they decided to put that ugly and unnecessary safety on it. And I won't either. It's hard to believe that Marlin Lever Action Rifles are now more Politically Correct. Unfortunately, I do not accept change very well.

Maryland Hunter · « **Reply #17 on:** October 29, 2006, 12:55:50 AM »

jvs,
I simply used LA as an abbreviation for "lever action". Sorry for the confusion.

MH

jvs · « **Reply #18 on:** October 29, 2006, 01:24:03 AM »

Yeah. I figured that out for myself and I came back to edit my post so I wouldn't look too stupid.

But it didn't work.

doorgunner · « **Reply #19 on:** October 30, 2006, 06:03:16 PM »

$329 is right on the border of between a "smokin deal" and "outrageous". I agree that $300 is very fair based on your description. If he is too anal to give up $29+/- dollars of his asking price, then he's buried in it, or is too stupid to realize the potential of an interested buyer.

I don't play the game with gun dealers or pawn brokers. I'll give you one offer, and if you decline it, then it's your baggage, not mine. I don't mind paying top dollar (Fjestad's blue book price +10 to 15%) for a nice rifle, but don't jack me around.

I hate haggling, but I love paying cash for clean rifles. Why is it that so many pawnbrokers or dealers price their wares the way that they do.

markc · « **Reply #20 on:** October 31, 2006, 02:56:52 AM »

I guess I need to take a closer look at mine now to see what letteers it ahs on it, but I sighted it in yesterday at short distance (50 yds) with the new Hornady leverolution ammo and I love this rifle even more now. The limbsaver recoil pad I installed was very nice as well.

Mine has a really short barrell it appears, and will be my main in the woods rifle. The bolt gun will be for out in the hills, and the TC for all of it..