Just Found... Model 97, Octagon Barrel

[mxitman]

Hi, I was just over at a friends house today picking up something from him and he's a bit of a collector of junk and stuff like that. Well he doesn't know a thing about firearms and usually gives me first crack at what he has recently picked up. He just got a Marlin 97, I don't think it was the 1897 just the 97. It has a Octagon barrel, I think it was a take down but in all my excitement I didn't double check. The serial number is 4057**. It's in pretty sad shape with a broken buttstock and plate. Lots of wear on it probably in the 40-60% range. He picked it up for $120 and told me to give him an offer... From what I can find looks to be maybe around $400-600 in that condition?

[GunHugger]

As always, as a guide only here's BB info.

MODEL 1897 Add to Collection
- .22 S, L, or LR cal., tube mag., 16, 24, 26, or 28 in. barrel, case colored receiver, takedown, open sights, plain straight or pistol grip stock. Mfg. 1897-1922

Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%
 N/A N/A $2,500 $1,750 $1,475 $1,250 $1,000 $850 $625 $450 $400 $375
 
Add 100% for 16 in. barrel "Bicycle Rifle."
Add 15%-20% for takedown model, depending on condition.
Add $100 each for special sights (including correct Lyman, Marbles, Beeches combo, etc.).
Factory special orders/features will add premiums, depending on the desirability of each option and the gun's original condition factor.
Strong, original case colors over 95% condition can result in $2,500 asking prices.

[swany]

Do you own it yet?

[Big Shrek]

Prior to 1905, it was designated & stamped as the Marlin Model 1897...1906-1922 would be stamped Marlin Model 97.

The 97's are Takedown models.  Most of the 1897's were as well.
16", 24", 26" & 28" barrel lengths.
Plain, straight-grip stock, but pistol-grip stock available at additional cost.
Tube Mag holds 25 Short, 20 Long, or 18 LR.
Standard sights were open rear, bead front.

Gunhugger did well

If ya know he's only got $120 in it...tell him to give you a price

Stock is out of stock at numrich at this time...but at least it's listed
http://www.e-gunparts.com/product.asp?chrProductSKU=584410D&CatID=4107&mySort=1


these guys reportedly have 'em in stock
http://www.gun-parts.com/marlinstocks/

#1 27-29-37 Walnut Crescent Cut

Semi finish ..........................................$100

#2 36-39 Walnut Pistol Grip Semi Fin. $90

#3 39-97 Mountie & Carbine Semi Fin $90

#4 93-94-97 Straight Walnut Semi Fin.$90

#5 95 Straight Walnut Semi Finish......$90

#6 94 Old Model Oil Finish................OUT

#7 94 Cowboy Crescent Cut Semi Fin.$110

#8 92 Crescent Cut Semi Finish..........$110