What would You pay for this gun??

[TheShootist1894]

I am looking at a lightly used Marlin 1895 Cowboy, used for some light target shooting and taken on one hog hunt in Tennessee, externally I would rate it at 98-99% and internally at 95-98%, always shot Jacketed bullets, and cleaned.
This is a first year production of the Cowboy, and if I had to guess Marlin probably fired the guy who used this wood on this gun, WOW it is nice
That being said, if you wanted it and you had the $$$ what would YOU pay?

[Hawg]

Not over 500.

[homefires]

First of all , thats not a target Rifle. That is a deer, varmit and two legged snake rifle. I'll give you $200.00:D:D

[TheShootist1894]

Serious Homefries??:eek:

Talk about a tight-wad:p

[Hawg]

You might find one cheaper over on the SASS wire but the wood might not be as nice.

[Eghad]

Used...offer him $500-$550

[TPAW]

Offer him $300 and don't go any higher than $400.

[elrod]

"Blue Book" sez $425 for a 95% gun, $360 for 90%. They are always conservative, price-wise. $400-$450 seems right.:cool:

[tINY]

You can buy a new one that's really similar for $550 at Wal Mart.

So, used - maybe $450. I'd start bidding at around $350.



-tINY

[teeroux]

$200 no higher than $300

[First Sergeant]

She is nothing like anything you can get at Wal-Mart except for possibly the caliber. Topped with a Leopuld VX-II 3-7X33 scope makes it even better looking and it becomes one fine hunting rifle. The scope of course will add to your cost. But 500 to 550 is more than fair. Bye the way speaking of Wal-Mart has everyone seen their signs that they will not facilitate the repair of firearms they sell and all sales are final according to them. I say support your local firearms dealer we get what we pay for.

[MacGille]

what caliber?

[First Sergeant]

From the looks of it a 45-70

[joshua]

Looks like brand new price for it is around $550 - $650, give or take a finger.
Used and if you know the person that had it took care of it, meaning he knows how to clean the rifle properly then a 90%+ condition, I wouldn't mind paying $400 to $450 for it. If it looks new and he's throwing in some factory rounds with it or reloading components and dies then $500 is not a bad deal. I've always wanted one of those intead of the shorter barreled version because it dampens the level II loads it can take and velocity is a bit higher. If they make them in stainless steel then I will have to get one, although the other SS model with 24" or 25" barrel won't be bad. Hmmmm... I love the 45/70 round, it's powerful enough to take anything in North America, maybe even Africa with some 450 grain hard cast loads. josh

[Hawg]

If it just didn't have that freakin cross bolt safety.:barf:

[Shane Tuttle]

If it just didn't have that freakin cross bolt safety.

True, but IIRC, you can remedy that. I just bought an 1894 without it thank God. But, a fellow member PM'd me a while back that if it did, there's a company that makes a cheap yet well made part to replace it.

I would say that I'd start at $350-$375. Not over $475-$500. It's nice looking, though. My question to you is this:

If it's a little more than what you want to spend, say $50-$75...is this dollar amount too much to keep you from getting what you really want? It would be worth it to me, but doesn't necessarily mean the same to you...

Let us know if you buy it. Sure like more pics in the future, too...

[fisherman66]

The wood is B-U-tiful.

~$600

[Hawg]

The wood is B-U-tiful.
Yes it is. That's why I said I'd go 500 on it but I sure would hate to give that much.

[TheShootist1894]

$595 is the price tag, and if I sell some stuff I got lying around at the gun show this weekend I might just buy it. . . .:rolleyes:

[Hawg]

The gun shows I've been going to lately haven't been seller friendly.

[TheShootist1894]

I have four tables. . .:D:p

[Dirty_Harry]

I am a cheap a$$, but offer $350 then go up to $420

[Spade Cooley]

I hear they kick like a mule. $425 from me, no more.

[Hawg]

Well. . .

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I have four tables. . .

In your case then it will be a sellers market, just not for the average walk in.:D

[First Sergeant]

The "Decelerator" by Packmeyer tames it considerably. The pad also adds a couple of inches to the length of pull and eye relief. A chestnut, horsehair sling by Browning adds a lot of class to the rifle also.

[JBriggs]

They cost b/n 500 and 600 new. Offer 400

[CraigC]

It's gonna be tough to find wood like that. I'd offer him $500 out the door. The 1895 balances and points beautifully, despite it's long barrel length. Feels much lighter than it is. Ditch the scope base and slap a peep sight on it.