What ya think?? Sorry, I dont have pics right now.
I think Jax is trying to get a whole lot of something for next to nothing. Hey, this isn't some clapped-out, trailworn, beat to hell Glenfield 30 A with a crappy Trashco scope that we're talking about here, after all. I'd a lot rather have a near new 336M than a brand spankin' new 336 SS and the Leupold Vari X III 1.5-5X scope is a known quantity to me, as I had that same excellent model on a .375 H&H I used to own. I don't regret parting with the rifle so much, but deeply regret not keeping that scope because they DO NOT make 'em like they used to. Furthermore, I think a fair deal is a two-way street, and since I am resoulte in my belief that niether Marlin or Leupold currently duplicate the quality once found in their respective products, I believe that I can't really duplicate this rife / scope combo on the new market. I know that if I tried to duplicate it with new, I'd be in to the combo for close to a grand and I'd be paying more for lesser goods. That isn't value to me, but I can definitely see
plenty of value in a near new condition 336M and Leupold Vari X III 1.5-5 combo for $600.00.
I'd give the guy $600.00 without any argument or dickering at all, assuming the discription of the goods is accurate.
JP