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Offline PigBoy Crabshaw

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Marlin 1895G (45-70)
« on: January 23, 2010, 07:08:05 AM »
Should I be all over this like a bad habit?
On a local board, a member is selling a Marlin 1895G (45-70) w/Leupy base and rings.
Marlin 1895G Guide Gun. Its Blue/Walnut, 18.5" ported barrel - 45-70 $500
I have heard conplaints of new Marlins on quality. This appears to be 10-12 years old with 150 rounds down range.
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Re: Marlin 1895G (45-70)
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2010, 02:51:11 PM »
I think it's a tad spendy, but they've been bringing better money the last year or so, so it may be "ok", especially if you like it.

I liked my ported GG well enough, and it was plenty accurate - but I eventually tired of it, getting a 22" M1895 Sporter instead.

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Re: Marlin 1895G (45-70)
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2010, 05:20:03 PM »
$500.00 is about the going price for a used one. They are good guns, not many complaints on that model. Porting is no longer available, collector plus. I have that model and really do like it, mine is a .450. If you really want it, go for it. It is not a steal, but you are not getting burnt at all.
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Re: Marlin 1895G (45-70)
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2010, 07:46:40 AM »
The new blued ones are going for 590.00 around here, sounds like you may get one that is just starting to get broke in.  DP
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Re: Marlin 1895G (45-70)
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2010, 01:36:54 PM »
I gave $500 for a M model 2 yrs. ago. It was in superb condition, the shop owner thought it was a raffle gun that someone just traded for something else. I had started my quest looking for a G model but got impatient. In the end this gun is fine and dandy by me. No doubt there are better deals out there but $500 sounds like a fair price. If you are actively searching $100 of gas can be burned fairly fast.
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Re: Marlin 1895G (45-70)
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2010, 02:47:30 PM »
New 1895's can be found on gunsamerica.com for $500 and change all the time. I'd use this as a guideline unless you prefer an older model over a new one. 
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Re: Marlin 1895G (45-70)
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2010, 05:20:47 PM »
one thing about that ported barrel, and the reason I got rid of mine for the cb is it is LOUD!!!!

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Re: Marlin 1895G (45-70)
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2010, 03:45:27 PM »
The newer Guide guns are not ported, but my 444P is and yes, the darn thing is very loud to anyone around you.  DP
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Re: Marlin 1895G (45-70)
« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2010, 03:44:29 PM »
Well locally you can get them on the front range for 575 brand new. But, that doesn include the base and rings. I opted for the regular 1895 because the regular one is already short and handy. Anyway, I'd think it isnt too bad of a deal. My brand new one made in 09 is actually very well finished and shoots nicely. My only complaint is that the hood on the front site seems a bit loose. EJ
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Re: Marlin 1895G (45-70)
« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2010, 04:11:51 PM »
A little high and I'd avoid a ported gun myself.
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