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I would appreciate the forums input as to the value of this 94 serial number 258230 . The caliber is 38-55 . The seller is telling me it all original and in near new condition.
Thanks Gerald
Gerald,
The light make the metal look dark so you can’t see any detail on the metal but I remember seeing it a few years ago on here., it looked real to me.
Bob
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It looks right to me also. I’m going to stick my neck out and say $2800.00-3800.00…nice rifle but round barrel and no special features. What is the seller asking for it? Peter
Assuming that it is 100% original, that rifle would sell for a minimum of $5K at any of the larger auction houses.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Im no expert, but in that condition with that caliber my number was 5 to 7 if two guys in the same room both decided they had to have it. I dont think you can buy it off the shelf anywhere for 5k. its pretty nice, very basic but very nice.
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I have one pretty similar cond. ser#350904 26″ r.b.-f.m.-38-55 that I’ve been asking $4,800.00 Canadian ($3,800.00U.S.) for with no takers yet. I sold one similar only with an oct.bbl. a few months back for$5,200.00 Cdn. Any ways a very nice piece and very difficult to find in that condition.
W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.
My above thoughts on the sale price were based on the OP’s gun being sold by a private party, which I think is the case. We all know that big auctions really bring out the stupid prices where the folks with boat loads of money get in the “I’ll show you” mode. That’s a lot different than than what is going on here as Henry just confirmed. A lot of us common folks won’t even consider these auctions because that’s where stupid meets stupid and we can’t/won’t afford that. Peter
Thanks for the replies. He wants 5000.00 and guaranties 100 % original and 98% condition. I wish it was octagon.
Thanks Gerald
My asking price for the rifle is actually 4,650 CDN i had posted it on here for all to see , but MY pictures were CRAPPY.to say the least. Glad to see
everyone likes and enjoys the rifle its been a pleasure to own this little gem it was purchased from one of our very wonderful member of the site
I do still own the rifle, but it is for sale. on hold for today, someone is taking a drive down to see it in person.
Peter, Wow,you were right in there on the value. The prices have really fallen on standard guns compared to the red book values, however I agree with Bert and you, at auction the gun would fetch a higher value. I’m like everyone else I like guns with special features but to find a standard gun in very high condition don’t come by very often. I have a high condition 38-55 in take down configuration and thought I would add a standard configuration to my collection.
Once again thanks so much for your opinions Gerald
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