I went back to the shop today to see if it was still there, and it was. I looked it over again and was amazed at how good the condition is.

That sounds like a pretty good price to me, if it's in decent shape!

If in good shape that is a good price. I have a 1894PG in .44 mag and it doesn't shoot anything under 200 gr very accurately, but the 230 gr go where I point them.

Rogmatt,

Actually you got an exceptional deal considering our prices here locally! Your net price was actually $160, and about the best I've seen for the last several years is between $250-$275 as a "best dickering price" at local shops and gunshows.

Good job! You won't regret picking it up! They're great guns, and for the price you couldn't go wrong.

Let us know how it performs.

Too, if this shop has other guns similarly priced, it sounds as though you have found a treasure chest!

You're a blessed man!

Thank you Marshall. How about 249.00 for a 336 in 35 Rem.??

Thank you Marshall. How about 249.00 for a 336 in 35 Rem.??

In my neck of the woods that's a pretty decent deal, provided the gun is in reasonable condition.

Bottom line in this game is this: A gun is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it!

Enjoy!

God bless,

A barely used 336, and I mean barely. I may be biased as I got mine new for the same price as the identical 36 30-30 ($268.00 + tax?). Granted, that was a few years ago, but prices for new ones haven't gone up that much around here.
Now, certain .35's have more value, like limited runs and such, so this may not be applicable, but I always ask to see the gun and since I know how to tell the age of a Marlin by the serial number, so used guns I buy aren't ever the "sticker" price. Hard to believe a guy who says he's got exactly as much money in the gun as he's selling it for, when a new one is only $20-30 dollars more. Ask how he stays in business and walk away!
Now really, counter offers often result in a good/better deal, as does walking away to come back after thinking about it, but sometimes there are great deals that just won't last long, and cash often gets you a bit of a discount too.
Now, if you have a knack for refinishing, just stripping the "Mar-shield" off Marlin stocks and doing some sanding in between coats of Tru-oil, you can significantly increase your rifles appeal for resale, and justify a higher price. Projects guns can be great fun and yield more money later on if you can do the simple things like that, re-blueing minor spots, installing new springs, etc.
Thank you Marshall. How about 249.00 for a 336 in 35 Rem.??

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