Marlin 1894 Cowboy in 32 h&r

[bknight]

Been a while since I've been on GBO.  I've got a question or two.

What makes the 32 h&r so expensive?

I've recently picked up a new, unfired '94 cowboy and can't decide whether to shoot it or save it. I already have a used,'94 in 357. Picked up the 32 on a whim, now not sure if I should shoot it. I found it secondhand sort of and was told it was new and unfired. It was just picked up from a closeout of another dealers stock. No box but no handling marks I can tell. No firing pin wear on hammer but rub marks ( bare metal) on hammer where it has been cycled.  It is really a clean and slick rifle
 99+%.

Anyone have any sage advice?  Thanks.

[J'hawker]

They're expensive because few were made, less than 1000, I think.

My advice - shoot it and enjoy.  As long as you don't abuse it or drop it in the gravel, it won't lose that much value.

[Graybeard]

Agreed, if you didn't get the box, papers and hanging tags then so long as you don't abuse it you shouldn't affect the value of it by shooting it. I expect most of the demand that has driven the price up is from folks who want to shoot them not collect them. Guns are made to be shot not to be put away. If you want an investment buy some gold or silver.