[Mc556]

I bought a SS JM model from a friend and gave him $900. All others I've seen sold for quite a bit more and fast

 

[vtchopperdude]

Checking in for price update. Looking at a coupe JM stamped guide guns on Gunbroker. One looks to be in mint condition for a "Buy It Now" of $1600 and the other has some wear and tear with bidding starting at $1,300 and a "Buy It Now" of $1,700. What are yal's thoughts? Is $1,600 for a mint condition 1895G about right??

 

[guerra_379]

Checking in for price update. Looking at a coupe JM stamped guide guns on Gunbroker. One looks to be in mint condition for a "Buy It Now" of $1600 and the other has some wear and tear with bidding starting at $1,300 and a "Buy It Now" of $1,700. What are yal's thoughts? Is $1,600 for a mint condition 1895G about right??

In my opinion that’s a bit on the high side.

 

[vtchopperdude]

In my opinion that’s a bit on the high side.

Thanks for the input. Looks like a brand new 1895G goes for under $1k. I understand and appreciate the older JM stamped models, but at a certain point, I'm not sure if the little JM stamp is worth that much of a premium. I hear really good things about the new line of Marlin firearms. It seems the ugly days of the Remlin guns have passed. Thoughts? Get a new 1895G or a JM stamped 1895G for 50% more?

 

[mathewj]

You did good 👍

 

[Jeeper44mag]

Here it is...
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What’s with JM stamps on the left side while the others are in the right?
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You're going to LOVE that thing! It's just like mine with factory porting. FWIW, mine shoots MOA with Hornady LeveRevolution 325gr FTX.

Luis

 

[Jeeper44mag]

Thanks for the input. Looks like a brand new 1895G goes for under $1k. I understand and appreciate the older JM stamped models, but at a certain point, I'm not sure if the little JM stamp is worth that much of a premium. I hear really good things about the new line of Marlin firearms. It seems the ugly days of the Remlin guns have passed. Thoughts? Get a new 1895G or a JM stamped 1895G for 50% more?

IMO, IF you can find a clean JM 1895G for about the same price (or even a little more) than a new Ruger/Marlin model, I'd take the JM. But I surely wouldn't pay a premium like $1600 unless you're just stinking rich and the cost is irrelevant. For THAT kind of dough, the Ruger is the better deal.

Luis

 

[vtchopperdude]

For THAT kind of dough, the Ruger is the better deal.

That's the input I'm looking for. Appreciate it. I may bid on the one that is currently at $1,200 but much more than that seems like a price gouge.

 

[leverbros]

I'd wait and get a brand new Ruger/Marlin before I'd pay that price on GB.

 

[jstanfield103]

excellent

 

[abqjoe]

Checking in for price update. Looking at a coupe JM stamped guide guns on Gunbroker. One looks to be in mint condition for a "Buy It Now" of $1600 and the other has some wear and tear with bidding starting at $1,300 and a "Buy It Now" of $1,700. What are yal's thoughts? Is $1,600 for a mint condition 1895G about right??

I'd say $1600 is a bit high for a G. $900-$1200 is what I've been seeing for the JM stamped 1895G and I have been watching several times a day because I'm looking for a JM stamped 1895 GBL at the moment. Now, if you could find the stainless JM stamped 1895 GS for $1600 you'd be doing good

 

[abqjoe]

Thanks for the input. Looks like a brand new 1895G goes for under $1k. I understand and appreciate the older JM stamped models, but at a certain point, I'm not sure if the little JM stamp is worth that much of a premium. I hear really good things about the new line of Marlin firearms. It seems the ugly days of the Remlin guns have passed. Thoughts? Get a new 1895G or a JM stamped 1895G for 50% more?

A couple of weeks ago I did get to handle a couple of Ruger made Marlin's and I have to say that yes, they are nice, but no, I do not prefer the feel of them to my JM's. I didn't like the skinnier hand guard on the Ruger's and the action didn't have the same feel to it eighter. Just my opinion though, I'll stick to chasing after the JM's.

 

[vtchopperdude]

I didn't like the skinnier hand guard on the Ruger's and the action didn't have the same feel to it eighter.

Interesting. I have an 1866 Winchester Yellowboy which is a pretty heavy rifle. After holding it, then picking up my Winchester 1892 carbine, I almost throw it out of my hands inadvertently because it's soo light compared to the 1866. I do appreciate some heft to a rifle, so I can appreciate the thicker stock on the JM guns as well.

 

[vtchopperdude]

Just picked up my new-to-me 2001 JM ported 1895G. It’s in better condition than I expected! I won the GunBroker auction at $1,225 which I think is pretty fair considering the condition and current market. I just checked and people are wanting $1,600 and up for Remlins and non-ported JM rifles. I think I did good!

 

[vtchopperdude]

A couple more pics of it. It has some scuffs and whatnot on it, but I always like a bit of patina on my working rifles. I put a Ranger Point Precision peep sight on it along with a saddle ring. Excited to get it to the range for sighting in and then in the scabbard for it's true "guide gun" purpose.

 

[Jeeper44mag]

Looks pretty freaking mint to me! Very nice!

Luis

ps. Here's a great link to top rust prevention products. There was a similar one by Brownells but with less products, but I can't find it anymore.

Comprehensive Corrosion Test: 46 Products Compared | Day At The Range

dayattherange.com

Both had similar results. WD-40 may be a poor lubricant, but it's a FANTASTIC rust preventative.

FWIW, I've used WD-40 as an exterior wipe down on all my guns for 40 years now, and NEVER had a spec of rust on any of them.

 

[vtchopperdude]

Looks pretty freaking mint to me! Very nice!

Thanks! I'm pleased with it!!

 

[supercrew]

congrats on the new toy

 

[vtchopperdude]

Went to the range again! Love this Guide Gun!!! Goes well with my other 45-70 rifles too!! Guess I need to start buying 45-70 in bulk...!!!!

 

[Jeeper44mag]

Costs so much, can't bring myself to buy in bulk. What I DO is order a 2-3 boxes every few months. Sitting on something like ~300 rounds atm... slowly building up a reserve.

Luis