[MOOSE EARS]

Is a like new 375 Marlin pre-safety rifle worth $1,700?

 

[alawrence]

Is a like new 375 Marlin pre-safety rifle worth $1,700?

The only answer is a question, “is it worth $1700 to you?”
For me, a like new pre safety might get me to put out $800, but not $1700.
Andrew

 

[cajun56]

I had one in my hands at pawnshop, price was $600, too bad I brought Susan with me as she want a diamond ring.........😥😥. She won out!

 

[TKM]

1700!Damnit boy.

 

[Woodsmen 30]

The Marlin bug is hard to beat . That is a lot of $ for a 375 marlin. You might consider buying a marlin 30-30 and having it rebored by Jess and saving yourself about $500.00. If you reload they shoot both lead and jacketed bullets well.

 

[RACWIN375]

NO I only paid $120 BUT OF CORSE no scope oh and it was 1981 LOL

 

[gunscrewguy]

It's what you are willing to pay. For an original, Maybe. For the original, it's whatever you are willing to pay. I've spluge before and know I paid too much. It was worth it for me though for those very few moments. Not a regular way to spend money if you are not rich.

AC

 

[TnHunter356]

Nope

I've owned FOUR at one time. 99% of Marlin .375s were pre safety. All 4 of mine were.

 

[miket156]

Is a like new 375 Marlin pre-safety rifle worth $1,700?

If you want it, have the money, buy it.

Is it over priced? Absolutely. That said........

No one is making any more of THAT rifle anymore. However, I recently sold a Marlin Pre-Safety 35 REM for $800 to a Collector. He was looking for that rifle for years. He told me the 35 REM is going for $1000 on Buds Gun Shop. There is still ammunition available for the 35 REM, not so the 375 unless you roll your own.

You can always offer him $1200 and see how it goes. If you really can't afford it, walk away.

Mike T.

 

[Ret_Eng]

I paid 700 bucks for my 1980 model back in 2018---first Marlin 375 I had ever seen in person. Can't buy them for that now.....

 

[phwebster]

Like most have said only you know your budget and desire. I think patience would find you one for $1k-$1200. Ammo is real tough to get. That turns a lot of potential buyers away. I know one thing, The 375 is an absolute deer dropper.

 

[MOOSE EARS]

I have a 94XTR Big Bore coming but still want a Marlin. Ammo is available thru reloading for me. 100 brass cases will last me a very long time.

 

[black1970]

I believe back in the day 30-30 Marlins were sent back to the factory and 375 barrels were installed for customers that wanted it. Hence the 375’s with a safety. I have read where this was done. BTW, Winchester does a run of 375 every few years. Last time was about 3 or 4 years ago. Midway had some for 30 bucks a box. Bought 2.

 

[Rifle Shoppe]

If you have a desire for a "set" of 375 rifles, then spend away ! I belueve $1700 is high, 1200 to 1300 or so is more in line with todays warped reality. Just my opinion. If you are going to regret...not getting it in the future, spend the $$ and be happy

 

[flatnose]

If you have the money and you want it, get it. I paid a high price for a marlin 783 .22 magnum because it was out of the box perfect and I wanted it. If you are in a situation to do a little dickering, you could offer 25 % less and see what happens. If you can't, it's a decision you have to make. That is probably the highest I've heard of one going for, but if it's as nice as you say it is, and you keep it that way, that price might be average down the road a bit. If I wanted it, I'd get it. You can make more money, but they don't make JM Marlin Model 375's anymore.

 

[256WinMag]

Only 1983 had safeties. I would look for a pre safety, but $1700. .......????
Guess I will keep mine. Worth that to me, but I have no immediate needs...

 

[Ripster]

I bought one in Estacada, OR for $400 five years ago. Prices have been crazy ever since.

 

[RACWIN375]

Only 1983 had safeties.

yes I was going to say the last 375's made had safeties

 

[highlander]

Marlin prices are crazy. Just watched a Marauder sell, I think it was Monday, for $3025 on Gunbroker. Excellent shape, but still.

 

[fdashes]

It may very well be worth it to you,,,,I hope not but some people have too much money. lolol