Marlin336A

[Bennett]

What should I consider the trade value of a Marlin 336A 23 1/2"barrel
made in 1953 in excellent or better condition?
thanks

[PetahW]

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I would take into consideration that trade-in prices are usually about half the true selling value of the gun, and sell it ILO trading.

That is for trading-in to an FFL dealer.

For private trades, the 2nd best way to determine it's true value would be to surf ONLY sold/closed, well-attended, gun-only auctions (usually online gun auction websites) for another like gun in about that same condition, to find out exactly how much John. Q. Public's actually been willing to pay for one - recently/today, and not whenever, or when some individual either bought/sold one for an exceedingly high or low price.

(The absolute best way to determine the value would be to place it in an online guns-only auction, like www.gunbroker,com , www.gunauction.com , etc.)


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[Jim243]

That's like asking what's the value of a 1957 Chevy. A trade will get you only 25% of the real value of that firearm. You want to sell it to a collector and not a dealer or shooter that really can't afford what it is worth.

PetahW, I think has the best solution "The absolute best way to determine the value would be to place it in an online guns-only auction"

Jim

I would not sell my 2008 model 336C in 35 Remington for less than $650.00 no mater what anyone says and your's I think is worth more than that. And if they don't like it they can kiss my back end. You can't buy what is not made anymore. (PS: mine's not for sale)

[Bennett]

I probably didn't communicate what my main reason for asking is
I was thinking of trading it for a good quality AR.
I know this is a collectors item and want to know how to get a fair trade
thanks for the responses, guys

[cecILL]

You really need to talk to Cheapshooter.

[McShooty]

The Model 336A was a lower cost model than, say, the 336C, mainly due to cosmetic differences. The A, for instance, has a hardwood stock, rather than walnut. I believe the mechanics are the same. I am not aware that a 336A has any collector value. When new, they generally sold for $400 or less. I paid $295 for a used one a couple of years ago. Go for what you can get, but most sellers of AR types would say you are trading up, and won't want to give you more than $200 in trade, IMHO.

[Bennett]

thank you for your help
I thought I had a rare item, it is in such beautiful condition

[badlander]

In 1953 the 336 A was not the cheaper version of the 336. It was the 24" barrel model. If it has not been drilled and tapped for scope mounts it is worth more than one that has. Got any pics?

[jaughtman]

I have one (drilled and taped with an old Weaver K scope on it) and get funny looks when I take it out...some of my buddies call it my "long range 30/30"... LOL

J

[jaughtman]

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It is the one at the top of my Marlins collection, obviously.....

J

[Bennett]

Thanks for the pic, beautiful gun!!!!!!!
I believe I will keep mine,

[FrankenMauser]

I have one (drilled and taped with an old Weaver K scope on it) and get funny looks when I take it out...some of my buddies call it my "long range 30/30".

They, along with the 24" Model 444s, were the original "XLRs".

[cecILL]

Good choice! You're rifle will never be made anymore. ARs will be everywhere.

[SteelChickenShooter]

If you take a look at the top rifle in post 10, I bought one like that for around $250.
I stripped off that bland factory finish with a knife edge, walnut stain and tung oil. If I remember right, by the serial number, mine was in the mid- 70's

[jaughtman]

My dad bought me in the early 80's when I was a teenager and I have killed more deer with it than any other rifle I own.....late 1960's vintage.

J