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Posted: 9/8/2014 11:30:17 AM EDT
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I have it's cousin made in 1982. Yours has the XS Systems scout rail on it. That could be a positive or a negative depending on the buyer.
You owe it to yourself to shoot it before you even consider selling it, 357 lever guns are a hoot! And how can you even consider selling grandpas rifle? |
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It's practically worthless. Please send it to me for immediate disposal... 
(although you can OCCASIONALLY luck into one for around $500.00, most are going on GB for 850-1100 right now.) Quoted:
It's practically worthless. Please send it to me for immediate disposal...
(although you can OCCASIONALLY luck into one for around $500.00, most are going on GB for 850-1100 right now.) ^^HA!!^^ I've gotten that response from a couple of buddies of mine who are all lusting after this piece. That was basically what I've found searching various auction sites and the like...seems like you'll find an occasional beater for <$600 and most in good shape are running considerably more. Hell, there was a bone stock one in ~90% condition that I saw go for $1200 a couple days back. Quite a huge swing in price...no doubt! Quoted:
I have it's cousin made in 1982. Yours has the XS Systems scout rail on it. That could be a positive or a negative depending on the buyer. You owe it to yourself to shoot it before you even consider selling it, 357 lever guns are a hoot! And how can you even consider selling grandpas rifle? Actually, the rail that's on it is the full-length, Lever Rail (runs the entire length of the receiver...attaches with both front and one rear receiver screw and rear sight dovetail) and not just the shorter, forward scout mount that attaches using the front two receiver screws and rear sight dovetail. I have shot it and it is a very nice rifle indeed. Silky smooth action, points naturally (although it needs a little more height on the comb for me to get on the scope properly), fun to shoot, and was pretty darned accurate with the 158gr JHP Blazer Brass stuff I shot out of it. Before anyone thinks I'm being cold-hearted in considering parting with this one since it was a family rifle...I have several other rifles and handguns that came to me recently that belonged to my great-grandfather, then grandfather, and now me. The ones that I grew up shooting or otherwise have a special place in my heart/mind aren't going ANYWHERE and will be around for my little one when ready! This one, however, is not one of those and I'm really torn on what to do with it as I personally have zero use for a .357 levergun despite this one being a VERY nice one. 
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Ive been looking for one as well and I wish I was in a position where I could send you a PM with a decent offer... 
As you said, prices are all over the place. Last I looked on Gun Broker, in excellent condition, they are going for $800-1200. The scope and does not really add any value to the gun unfortunately, unless someone is looking for that exact setup. Your best bet is to put it up for sale for a price that you feel is fair and see where you get. Where that might be is beyond me. Id start at marlinowners.com to get a value on it. One thing I can guarantee is that if you sell or trade it it to a LGS, you might only get about half of what its worth. |
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OP that's a real desirable rifle right now and down the road you might kick yourself in the ass for selling it. It's a rifle that's not easily replaced as they are getting harder and harder to come by in good condition for a decent price. It might not be what your into rifle wise right now, but down the road you might want to get another one if you sell this one and it will be harder to find in the condition you already have.
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I lucked into a cousin of that rifle... Presafety 1894 in 38/357. Mine is stock without the XS rail.
Every range trip I get offers on it ranging from 500$ to over 1k. I don't think I will be parting with mine anytime soon... Presafety models in this caliber are very desirable and seemingly rare. Hang onto it and shoot it. 
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Well...after knocking the idea around in my head the last couple days, I think I've decided to hang onto this one at least for now (time for a bigger...or maybe just another safe anyways to accommodate this one and the others now in the flock). This 1894 Carbine seems like one of those items that will only continue to increase in value in the coming years (especially in light of the complete and utter crap that Remlin is cranking out these days) and it really is a great little rifle in every respect.
Thanks again to all who chimed in on this one. Your advice/guidance is much appreciated! |
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