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Offline cherokee75

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Marlin .45/70
« on: May 29, 2007, 04:05:27 PM »
How long has Marlin made the .45/70?  I was wondering because I am going to look at a 1895 tomorrow that is approximately 30 years old but in mint condition I am told.  I have not personally seen it yet but apparently it has only had 40 rounds or so put through it and been locked in a safe most of its life.  Is there anything in particular I should look for in this particular instance that is of consequence for a 30 year old model.  Any info. will be helpful especially in the next 20 hours or so.  Thanks.
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Re: Marlin .45/70
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2007, 04:07:36 PM »
The new model Marlin 1895 was introduced in 1972.

Tim

http://www.chuckhawks.com/marlin_336_444_1895.htm
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Re: Marlin .45/70
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2007, 05:02:49 PM »
Went and looked at the rifle today.  It is very clean for a 30 year old rifle.  There are a few dings in the wood and a new hole was drilled  into the butt for a sling.  He said he has put less than 40 rounds through it and he bought it new.  It has a  Redfield 1.5-5 power (I believe) scope on it and it comes with a nice case.  He is asking $275 which sounds reasonable.  What do you think about it? What is it worth?  I suspect more than $275.  Also I forgot to mention the current owner etched his SSN by the trigger on top of the serial number.  You can still read the serial number and I suppose it could be buffed out.  Also, is this rifle capable of handling the full power loads of today's Marlins?
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Re: Marlin .45/70
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2007, 06:04:21 AM »
If it is as you described grab it now, $275 is a deal.  Most used Marlin 1895s in good condition are going for $395.  Why would anyone put their SSN on a firearm?  Hopefully, that can be removed and the area refinished.  A Marlin 1895 45-70 in good operating condition manufactured from 1972 to now has a safe operating pressure of 40,000 CUP.  To determine the exact year of manufacture subtract the first two digits of the serial number from 2000.
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Re: Marlin .45/70
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2007, 01:31:17 PM »
Cherokee75

This rifle came out in 1972 like quickdtoo said.  I purchased one in 72 and still have it.  It is one of my favorite rifles and still shoot it a lot.  My serial number is B0008XX.  One of the first thousand made.  I have a Lyman receiver sight on it and have used it for 500 yard target shooting, very accurate.  In 72 they only came in a straight stock.  The one question I have for you is in the serial number placement?  On my rifle the serial number is on the top grip tang.  The price is right if it is in good condition.

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Re: Marlin .45/70
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2007, 01:52:10 PM »
Yes, that's what I would consider a good price.   I priced a new one today at the local Sportsman's Warehouse.....$499.99
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Re: Marlin .45/70
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2007, 06:37:37 PM »
I am sorry to report I lost out on the gun.  Maybe next time!
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