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Hey guys, I am new to this forum and this is my first post. I figured you all would be the best to ask the following question...
I have been looking for and wanting a JM Marlin in 45-70 and I just haven't really found one that I like or at the right price. I did stumble upon a Marlin model 1895 XLR in 45-70 and JM stamped manufactured in the old plant in 2007. It has a full tube magazine under the barrel, not the short one which seems to be what most of them have when I google search them. It also has a larger lever loop than the standard sized ones, but not as big as on the SBL, sort of between those two sizes.
I have been having a hard time pricing them, the guy wants $900 but I think that seems a bit high. Blue book of gun values 2018 values this gun at $800 in 100% condition (the gun is close to 100% condition and only had 1 previous owner who hardly shot it). I know that the XLR is no longer produced and it is JM stamped so I figured those two factors might add value to it, but I want to make sure I am paying a fair price. In my research online there is not a whole heck of a lot of info out there about the 1895 XLR in 45-70.
Is $900 a fair price or overpriced in your guys opinions? Thanks a ton in advance and I look forward to hearing from you guys!
I have been looking for and wanting a JM Marlin in 45-70 and I just haven't really found one that I like or at the right price. I did stumble upon a Marlin model 1895 XLR in 45-70 and JM stamped manufactured in the old plant in 2007. It has a full tube magazine under the barrel, not the short one which seems to be what most of them have when I google search them. It also has a larger lever loop than the standard sized ones, but not as big as on the SBL, sort of between those two sizes.
I have been having a hard time pricing them, the guy wants $900 but I think that seems a bit high. Blue book of gun values 2018 values this gun at $800 in 100% condition (the gun is close to 100% condition and only had 1 previous owner who hardly shot it). I know that the XLR is no longer produced and it is JM stamped so I figured those two factors might add value to it, but I want to make sure I am paying a fair price. In my research online there is not a whole heck of a lot of info out there about the 1895 XLR in 45-70.
Is $900 a fair price or overpriced in your guys opinions? Thanks a ton in advance and I look forward to hearing from you guys!