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July 8, 2012
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Hello All,
Does anyone have a copy of William S. Brophy’s book on Marlin Firearms they’d like to sell?
If so, please PM me with your asking price.
Thanks,
Al
March 31, 2009
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Quick search and Abebooks wants $165. There are some on Amazon for a lot more money.
July 8, 2012
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thanks Chuck. I saw those, but thought I’d ask to see if anyone here had one they would part with.
Some of the prices on line seem very high.
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Al-
I have a copy you could borrow for a few months if that would be helpful. It’s not an especially good reference book IMHO but it does give some valuable (if a bit tedious) insight into the internal workings of Marlin and some of the other players during that time period.
Mike
March 31, 2009
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tionesta1 said
thanks Chuck. I saw those, but thought I’d ask to see if anyone here had one they would part with.Some of the prices on line seem very high.
I agree about the prices. The market fluctuates as the inventory online rises and falls. A lot of times you can make them an offer. I have negotiated lower prices more than once.
July 8, 2012
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TXGunNut said
Al-I have a copy you could borrow for a few months if that would be helpful. It’s not an especially good reference book IMHO but it does give some valuable (if a bit tedious) insight into the internal workings of Marlin and some of the other players during that time period.
Mike
Mike,
That is very kind of you, but I would like to add one to my library because I see some interesting Marlins for sale from time to time, and would like to have a reference to refer to.
Thanks,
Al
July 8, 2012
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Chuck said
I agree about the prices. The market fluctuates as the inventory online rises and falls. A lot of times you can make them an offer. I have negotiated lower prices more than once.
They must fluctuate because it seems that just a few months ago I was seeing them for sale in the $90 range.
November 7, 2015
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tionesta1 said
Mike,
That is very kind of you, but I would like to add one to my library because I see some interesting Marlins for sale from time to time, and would like to have a reference to refer to.
Thanks,
Al
Al-
You’re quite welcome, that’s exactly why I keep it around. Not a big Marlin fan but they do come along now and then. I found the parallels between Winchester, Marlin, Colt, et al very interesting and Brophy takes the time to explain the events of the early days of Marlin in great detail.
Mike
