Marlin 45-70 value

[mthillrunner]

Hey guys, I’m looking for a little help. I have a Marlin 1895gbl in 45-70 I’m going to sell. I’m trying to figure out it’s actual value. Seems like values are all over the place right now. I believe it was produced shortly after the Remington acquisition of Marlin. I have a cheap Nikon scope on it. It’s in good condition. Thanks for any help.

 

[jofes]

If its not JM stamped its worth whatever the going rate is minus wear and tear, If it has the JM stamp its worth much more. I assume that based the the time of purchase yours is not.

 

[kid44]

Is the "JM stamp" part of the serial number?

 

[Maki35]

You have a Remlin (Remington made Marlin). it's has "Ilion, New York" stamped on the barrel. That's the Remington plant.
Another way to tell: REP stamped on the barrel Or your serial# begins with MR****** then it's a Remlin.

The original Marlin plant was in CT.

JM is a proof mark (stamped on the barrel). Not in the serial#.

 

[mthillrunner]

Serial number starts with MR. I was fairly certain it was post Remington acquisition. The values I’ve found vary widely. I’m just look for a fair value. No way is it a $1400 gun & I’ve seen that price. I just want to be fair in price. I have 5.5 boxes of Buffalo bore ammo to sell with it if buyer wants as well

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

It’s worth what someone wants to pay. I bought one recently for $650. More than I felt it was worth but with the going rate I think I got a deal.

 

[wyosteve]

That looks like a Trapper version with a 16.5 “ barrel. I have 2, one stainless Trapper and a custom takedown with the longer barrel. If I were in the market, I’d think $850 to $950 would be a fair price with the scope.

 

[Corey Paulsen (teamkabob)]

List it on GB for your bottom dollar and watch it go for more.

If you have Ammo with it, list it with it too