$525 too much?

[Elkins45]

1995 Marlin 336 in 35 Remington in really good shape with a Leupold 4X scope. Is $525 too much? Gunbroker sold values are all over the place for 336's in 35 Rem. It has the crossbolt safety but it is in great shape, 95%+.

[imashooter2]

It's probably got at least 200 in glass, rings and mount on it. Seems fair to me, but I'm not the one paying...

[rondog]

If my local Cabela's is any gauge, that's probably twice what they'd pay for it and half what they ask. I've seen .35 Rem 336's in there before, and they're right proud of 'em. Don't even ask what they price Garands at.

[jaysouth]

If I needed a rifle and Leupold scope, $525 is a good deal.

[TXGunNut]

I'd buy it and I don't need it. Which Leupold?

[phonejack]

That would be an average price in my area WITHOUT THE GLASS !

[dragon813gt]

Priced right to move it quickly. The scope is going to be worth more on it's own. The crossbolt does take some value away. But just the rifle would have an asking price of $500 around here.

[shoot-n-lead]

The crossbolt does take some value away. Only for morons...as you said, the gun is worth the money.

[TXGunNut]

I never allow much for a scope but will figure any (other than maybe the lower lines) Leupold is worth $100. If it's a VX-3 probably $200. If there's something wrong with it just send it off for repair. I have a nice 336 in 35 Rem and it's one of my favorite hunting rifles in one of my favorite chamberings. I almost bought a twin to it soon after I found this one and probably should have. I don't think there's a better CB hunting rifle made.

[6pt-sika]

A Leupold fixed 4x in decent shape is worth about $100-125 . Subtract that from the initial cost and another $40 if it has Leupold or Redfield base and rings and you're under $400 for the rifle by itself .

Generally in this day $400 for a decent 336 is relatively CHEAP .

[kungfustyle]

People have there heads in the sand with the JM Marlins. Blue book is down about $300 or so. If I were dropping $500 on one, I would go to budsgunshop.com http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/36_323/products_id/41034/Marlin+336C+.35+Remington+20%22+Walnut+Stock and get the lifetime warenty for $20 with the transfer fee you are just about what you are paying for the 20+year old Marlin. just my $.02

[Shawlerbrook]

I would say that is a fair market price. No comparison in the quality of Ct.-made Marlins compared to NY guns. Just go to Marlinowners and read the Marlin Rant forum.

[Outer Rondacker]

A few weeks ago at the last gun show you could find a 35rem from 325.00 to 699.00. No reason on the prices other then people said you cant get ammo for them. Makes me smile. In my area some dealers are finally getting past the gun hype bs and putting a fair price on a used item. I can not help you on this mater just share what I know. I have to say I have never seen so many 35 rems in one show. Over 40.

[Uncle Grinch]

I just picked up a 1967 Marlin in 35 Rem last week in decent shape. Paid $350 and was happy.

[Elkins45]

I'd buy it and I don't need it. Which Leupold?

M7 with fine crosshairs. 4x fixed magnification. Everything looks good on the scope as well.

[Clay M]

Great deal. I have the 4X Leupold on my Marlin .30/30

[northmn]

4 years ago I paid 475 for a 35 Marlin but it was a G model. Came with a 3X0 scope whcih I immediately removed and replaced with a 1.5X4.5, and also a hard case. The G model is an older one with a 24 inch barrel and a 2/3 magazine and Ballard rifling. Have not seen one before nor since so it was worth it to me. As to the one made in 95 with the 4X fixed scope I would let it pass as I think one could get a 35 for less and the 4 power is a little over powered for a 35.


DP

[Clay M]

M7 with fine crosshairs. 4x fixed magnification. Everything looks good on the scope as well.

I also have the M7 vintage 4X Leupold .One thing I can tell you is mine didn't have enough elevation adjustment at 100 yds ,so I shimmed it.
It works fine now.

I bought my Marlin .30/30 used in 1970 for $60. If you use an inflation calculator that is equal to $370.37 today.

[TXGunNut]

Can you keep a secret? ;-) Got an e-mail from Midway today; they got some Hornady 35 Rem brass in. Hurry or you'll miss out!

[OverMax]

I personally think the price of 525.00 is a bit to high myself for a 336 35 cal. Something to consider also: Mounted scope's upon Trade-in are a definite inconvenience to a store front stocking gun dealer. Most FFL dealers would prefer you to buy a new scope & mounts than he leaving something mounted regardless of who made the scope and its mounting hardware. But to a prospective buyer scopes are eye candy and prepared to dig a bit deeper in his wallet just to have it and what ever it happens to be attached too. Even if it happens to be a 20 year old {cross bolt safety} Marlin 336 35 cal.

[6pt-sika]

I personally think the price of 525.00 is a bit to high myself for a 336 35 cal. Something to consider also: Mounted scope's upon Trade-in are a definite inconvenience to a store front stocking gun dealer. Most FFL dealers would prefer you to buy a new scope & mounts than he leaving something mounted regardless of who made the scope and its mounting hardware. But to a prospective buyer scopes are eye candy and prepared to dig a bit deeper in his wallet just to have it and what ever it happens to be attached too. Even if it happens to be a 20 year old {cross bolt safety} Marlin 336 35 cal.

You're off base a bit !

If you brought me that gun to sell I'd separate the scope from the gun and then sell them . And I would get $100+ for the scope as long as it's in decent shape .

The rifle would go online also with an asking price of $549 for it and the scope base .

Used quality scopes are not an inconvenience , but on the other hand a used Tasco Simmons or some such is of no value to me in a trade or sale in either direction . If I bought the same gun at that price and it had a Tasco Simmons etc I would again separate and sell the junk scope for $39.99 and then sell the gun at the original cost plus a bit .

[Shawlerbrook]

The American made quality and unlimited lifetime warranty of Leupold makes them very attractive and easy to sell.

[Clay M]

I am thankful that Hornady has stepped to the plate and is making the factory brass ..

Just bought some yesterday after a long dry spell.

[TXGunNut]

I am thankful that Hornady has stepped to the plate and is making the factory brass ..

Just bought some yesterday after a long dry spell.

Yes, they make some fine brass. I bought a few hundred rounds of other Hornady brass recently mainly because I like it better than what I have on the shelf. I pestered a Hornady rep about brass at the Dallas Safari Club show a bit over a year ago about brass, he acted like that was happening a lot.

Bought that rifle yet, OP?

[Elkins45]

Bought that rifle yet, OP?

Yes I did.

[jonp]

People have there heads in the sand with the JM Marlins. Blue book is down about $300 or so. If I were dropping $500 on one, I would go to budsgunshop.com http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/36_323/products_id/41034/Marlin+336C+.35+Remington+20%22+Walnut+Stock and get the lifetime warenty for $20 with the transfer fee you are just about what you are paying for the 20+year old Marlin. just my $.02

That's what I'm talking about. I'd never pay used for a gun I could buy new for the same or less unless it was an antique. For me, scopes and rings don't add value because it seems they are rarely what I would buy myself. This does point out the need to shop around.

[TXGunNut]

Yes I did.


Congrats, hope it works out for you. Need to get back to work on mine. I call her Scopekiller for good reason but I finally have a scope on her that she hasn't managed to break. Now she just doesn't want to shoot like she used to so I need to figure out what's up.

[FergusonTO35]

Elkins, are you planning to keep the scope and rings? If not I might be interested.

Given the way Bud's does everything else I'm surprised they don't make the $20.00 "warranty" mandatory. I would rather take my chances with the Remlin service department. If you buy a gun from my local guy and it has a problem he will make sure it gets taken care of, even if the factory won't.

[6pt-sika]

That's what I'm talking about. I'd never pay used for a gun I could buy new for the same or less unless it was an antique. For me, scopes and rings don't add value because it seems they are rarely what I would buy myself. This does point out the need to shop around.

That's certainly your prerogative . But I on the other hand wouldn't buy a new Marlin at the moment regardless of the price . I KNOW I can sell the old ones easily enough because I've sold about 100 from my own personal collection .

It's kinda like I won't buy a Winchester that's not Pre 64 or a Browning that wasn't made in Belgium . I also tend to lean to pre 1990 Remington 700's .

You fail to realize just because a gun was made in the lets say last 15-20 years certainly doesn't keep it from having collector appeal . I've bought maybe two dozen recent manufacture JM Marlins NIB after they quit making them , taken them out and fired them some then turned around put them up for sale and always gotten my money back and in several cases doubled my money .

The Marlin 1894P , 1894CP , 336CB and several others have almost a cultish following . So who am I to argue when I list one of these for what I paid and generally they are LNIB , and the bidders decide to run the price up . I'm not holding a gun to there head forcing them to bid .

I think the difference in your and my opinion is you look at a rifle as a tool where as I look at it more as a toy and an investment . And for the tool minded person I won't argue your view , but on the other hand if you're buying to keep awhile and resell later then you best heed what I said .

[Elkins45]

Elkins, are you planning to keep the scope and rings? If not I might be interested.

Given the way Bud's does everything else I'm surprised they don't make the $20.00 "warranty" mandatory. I would rather take my chances with the Remlin service department. If you buy a gun from my local guy and it has a problem he will make sure it gets taken care of, even if the factory won't.

I don't know where you got the idea I was buying it from Bud's. It was a private sale.

Yes, I'm going to keep the scope.

[wv109323]

In my area the lever action .35 Remington is not that popular. I bought a 92% Marlin .35 Remington with a 3-9X Tasco for $300.00. The pawn shop had it marked $399. I had in mind $325 but I asked the owner for his best price. He came back at $300 so now I own a .35 Remington. That was 3 years ago. Rifle was made in late 1970's.