Would a very clean one with nice wood be worth $950?
Would a very clean one with nice wood be worth $950?
Sounds like a Gunbroker number. Seems a tad steep to me. Its all down to the eye of the beholder.
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Brand new ones have been higher lately. You are right though, a few years back it would have been much less.
Last edited by Cosmic_Charlie; 11-26-2021 at 04:32 PM.
1951 would make it a Waffle top Marlin. So take the price of a clean JM 30-30 336. Add the 35 R value. Then the fact that it's a Waffle top. On tip if that the high current demand for firearms in general. 950$ is not outrageous.
Keep in mind a 1951 was not drilled for scope bases. If its drilled that negates the added value of a Waffle top.
Rick
Last edited by Rick B; 11-26-2021 at 04:47 PM.
Not to me, but it isn’t a ridiculous number if you want it and have the cash.
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I bought a 35 about 15 years ago at a local farm auction. I paid $300. There wasn't many who wanted it but me. Glad to see my choice has gone up in value. But the value of the $ has slipped alot too.
$950 seems a little steep but in todays market with Biden Bucks who knows? Waffle tops have Ballard style rifling and get a premium in that respect also.
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Cosmic Charlie, I agree with all the posts so far....it seems like the price is steep but look around and what is not more expensive today. When I bought my 1951 waffle top it was tapped but I need a scope to see anymore and the price was a little high when I got it but it was what I wanted. I shoots like a dream and when I finally found some brass and loaded ammo it quickly became a great woods and thick cover gun....not for sale and I suspect that when you get yours you will fall in love with it as well. Half the fun is the hunt.....
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They don't make them anymore.
It's not an outrageous price.
Buy it and move on.
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You guys make me feel better about the offer I just made. a 30-30 and a 35 Rem 336 for $1K and the offer was accepted. I now just have to drive 90 minutes to oick them up.
Bill
We have one and I would not sell it for $950. But then it has a special significance to me.
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25 months ago I paid 425 for mine. Top was d&t’d unfortunately and some wear on the blueing. As has been mentioned though they are Ballard cut rifled and drilled for receiver sights already.
Not giving mine up!
In my neck of the woods, $900 and up is a fishing price. Last few I have seen sold were in the $750ish/ to $800 range. Having said that, not a lot of 35's showing up so????
Tony
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