I was in a gun shop yesterday and saw an interesting Marlin 30-30 for sale. It was marked as a 30W had a gold trigger, cross bolt safety and absolutely not a mark on it. It was listed for $225. I don't know anything about Marlin's 30-30s so any info on this rifle along with a reasonable price range would be very helpful, it just caught my eye as I have never had a 30-30 and plan on getting one sooner or later, this just seemed like a good deal. Wanted to check it out first with you more knowledgeable guys. Thanks in advance.

-Matt

that is a very good deal for a mid-range Marlin. as you described, nuthin fancy, but sure functional and good lookin. gettin it for $200 would even make it better.

I have a Foremost [read Marlin] made for JC penney that I got from a board member on this site for about $125 bucks. It has the gold trigger, pressed checkering and a pistol grip stock.

I'd grab it, deals like this slip by too soon.

Here's a pic....
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL326/682422/5659534/96367481.jpg

that is a very good deal for a mid-range Marlin. as you described, nuthin fancy, but sure functional and good lookin. gettin it for $200 would even make it better.

I have a Foremost [read Marlin] made for JC penney that I got from a board member on this site for about $125 bucks. It has the gold trigger, pressed checkering and a pistol grip stock.

I'd grab it, deals like this slip by too soon.

Here's a pic....
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL326/682422/5659534/96367481.jpg


Went to the store today and it was gone! Come to find out used guns don't sit to long at this particular dealer's shop. Good prices and 5.5% sales tax are a hard combo to beat. I'm keeping my eyes open and watching the pawn shops, one will turn up sooner or later. Besides I wasn't really that interested, I have too many project guns right now anyhow.