[king66]

Hello all, I have a chance to pick up a marlin Texan a few towns over. it's in .35 Remington. Ser# starts with an "R" is this a 1957 rifle? would this gun have Ballard rifling? seller wants $400 for it. I have been told it's in great shape- from the pictures it looks nice. any info on this gun would be a big help. thanks to all.

 

[pondhill]

Buy it now or tell me where it is.

 

[Ret_Eng]

That rifle was made between 1957-1958. It should have Micro-groove--I think the MG rifling began in 1955 or 1956. That is still one heck of a find for 400 bucks. They are going for twice that on GB--35 Rem Texans are hard to find.

 

[dhansen]

That be a nice find for $400.00

 

[Sidespin]

I have one, paid $225 for it 15 yrs ago. Wouldn't take a gold monkey for it now. $400 is quite a price.
Ss

 

[deerhog]

would this be the one on Armslist?

 

[gmmccaslin]

That rifle was made between 1957-1958. It should have Micro-groove--I think the MG rifling began in 1955 or 1956. That is still one heck of a find for 400 bucks. They are going for twice that on GB--35 Rem Texans are hard to find.

As above Ret_Eng is correct. I have a "P" (1957, My DOB) which I bought from a fellow member here with XS Ghost Ring sights for $480. It was a great buy.
Stop Now, Do Not Pass Go! and buy the rifle pending condition. They don't make any more "R"s or "P"s. It will only go up in value.

G. Mac

 

[old-machinist]

A few towns over you say. Just what towns would they be? Aww just go buy it.

 

[AZsparrow]

If as nice as you think, that would be a good price. I've seen them go from that timeframe for much more than that myself.

 

[papabear]

I surely wish mine was a Texan. Do it!