Hold. "from my cold, dead hands."

 

Love your sig. I find myself unable to put a dirty rifle away... makes me uncomfortable.

 

I've sold a few rifles this spring that I've either lost interest in or am just not happy with in order to help finance new purchases. It's a good time to sell with rifles that could be had for $300 or $400 a couple of years ago bringing two or three times that much. I figure if I haven't shot something in two or three years it's probably time for it to go and I'll get something that pushes my current buttons.

 

mikej,

Agreed, if you have your eyes on a new best friend and the old friend has not seen use for years, it may just be time to make it someone else's new best friend. Use the money to scratch new itches. If a JM, hold. They will increase in value like the Ballard did over time.

 

I never regretted parting with a rifle I kept. Years ago, one by one, I sold off my old Marlins when I lost interest. When that interest returned, as surely as it always does, I had none. And I was kicking myself. Now all my Marlins are Remlins and, fortunately, they are great. I won't make another mistake and part with them again.

 

Who said the whole Remlin/Marlin/Ruger thing was "now settled"? I must have missed class that day.

 

Remington went bankrupt. The court put the marlin division up for sale. Ruger purchased it for $28 million. Ruger has since announced they plan to re-release Marlin rifles soon.

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Be well.

 

I'd have to say, over the years, I've experienced both of these as well.

I recently looked over a long list of rifles I have sold over the years. A few I truly regret, like an M1 I got for $300 back in the day that would now be $1,000, or the SMLE that I got in cosmoline for $179. But others I don't really regret, as I lost interest and used them to fund what I was more interested in at the time, like selling an SKS and Mauser I never shot to help fund my first AR15 years ago.

Live and learn.

 

When the riots begin, the first thing you'll realize is that you can accurately shoot only one gun at a time (unless you're blessed with four or more arms). Keep the guns you really want for that purpose, and recreation; make sure you have a good supply of ammo for the guns you keep, and let someone else be the caretaker for those in which you've lost interest and/or never use.

 

What a warm, welcoming online community. If we, with common interests and hobbies can't even be courteous to a "new guy," what hope is there?

Sorry I posted here. Have a nice day.

(unsubscribed)

 

@Carbineguy - you are most welcome to the Forum - and @rob42049 has a rather unique sense of humor - don't let it offend you. He's a great guy - I don't need to carry his water, but don't judge too quickly.

The whole issue of rifle / firearms value is actually pretty sensitive based on your perspective. I have firearms that I never shoot - just because. I hope that in the long run my investment in them will pay off for my wife and family. My best friend, Tom, used to say that the three best investments in life are: God, Gold, and Guns - he was not wrong about that!

 

Prices are up and now is the time to sell anything you have been wanting to sell. But don't be discouraged, if you hunt around you will always be able to find the right bargain to apply those high earnings toward. Case in point: Two weeks ago I sold a Kimber 1911 that I'd had for a couple of years and shot several hundred rounds through. I got more than I'd paid for it even after giving a gunshop a commission for making the sale. Then, last week, I located and purchased a new-old-stock, in the box, 300 H&H Model 70 for a price so low it would have even been considered a bargain a couple of years ago.

I don't know what's going to happen with the Marlins but I don't think they can go any higher. If you sell what you don't use now then you'll only have more to use to buy what you really want later.

 

I certainly didn't mean to offend Carbineguy, but as of today Ruger has yet to release any Marlins, and the Nation is still gripped by a gun buying frenzy. So as I see it, nothing pertaining to value, pricing, supply and demand has been settled. Ruger's release of a few selected Marlin models will not dilute the market nor devalue JM Marlins, in fact just the opposite may occur. Ruger's version of the Marlin design may make JM Marlin rifles more valuable. A little clarification of the question posed and some back-and-forth discussion is what open forums are all about.

 

When I read through the post I didn't notice anything discourteous. But if someone is actively looking for something to be offended about they can always find it.

 

Carbineguy, don't let your embarrassment keep you from enjoying great forum.

 

Carbineguy,
Think you just misread people. This has been a discussion on what Ruger would do ever since the Bankruptcy of Remington. I want to welcome you to the forum and hope to hear more from you in the future. I truly believe that the prices will drop and if you are looking to make a profit now is the time to rake the cash in. JM will never be a bargain again, Remington will get cheaper unless people realize that not that many were made over the few years they Butchered them. I own several Remlins myself. So who really knows the future, but I believe in Ruger and what they said that the lineup will continue. I believe that they will produce an outstanding rifle as good as if not better than the JM rifles. But to me all will drop in price the next two years.

 

It appears that @Carbineguy has chosen to unsubscribe - which is unfortunate

 

While you ‘don’t’ shoot them anymore you ‘might’ shoot them one day. There’s the rub. I have recently sold 2 rifles but bought another donor for a new project, it never ends. Planning on selling some .22 Colts that are more collectible soon. Not selling any Marlins.

 

The true JMs will continue to rise---just like the Colt SAAs.

 

From what I am seeing on GB, some people are asking very high prices. The sold items kind of seem to be going down from where they are in the shooting grade. The jury is out on Ruger for awhile. They will not make an more Marlin Marlins so they will grow in value in the collector grade. I kind of like the shooting grade.

 

When you get right down to it, what matters is the quality of the rifle thats in your hands. I'm less picky about whether or not a particular rifle was manufactured by JM, or Remington, or Ruger. If the fit, finish and function is good...and it shoots accurately...all the other stuff is irrelevant IMHO at least.

 

if I had had a pre-64 Winchester 70 I wouldn't have even considered the late marketing or commercial evolutions. (Ruger or not)_
the Smith & Wesson Bangor-Punta didn't make me want the late models. (Ruger or not)_
the Colt ....Cz or not, and I could go on with the list.
if it's a question of money, or of plain lack of interest, auction off yesterday what you don't use: your stuff, your life, your money, and don't look back .
I have one Remlin only, bought new: I don't use it too much, but it works and I like it_ it's mine, here I can't find an Outfitter, I enjoy my rifle. period_
a well known Col. wrote that the Queen wasn't for sale, in The Art of the Rifle.
I can only add: Ruger tomorrow or not.
(all without offense intended to anyone, Ruger & Ruger Owners🍺 first, of course)

 

I have sold/traded guns in the past. I regret it now!

 

There will "never" be another JM stamped rifle made again. I'll keep my peace's of history for now.

 

^^^^^^ This ^^^^^^

I think that even if Ruger manages to produce an equal or even better quality marlin, JM Marlins have been around a long time, even passed down from generation to generation and they have a loyal following amongst hunters and collectors.

I can't see anywhere they would go in value except up in the future, regardless of the current buying frenzy coming to a grinding halt or not.

For me, I can't see any other way except to hold. Because if I lost interest, and then regain it, how would I replace them.

JM Marlins are like land now, they aint making any more of it/them.

 

I have an 1894c in 357 magnum with a JM stamped on the barrel. I have never really cared for. Out of the box I had trouble working the action. It got worse over the years and I finally sent it back to Marlin. They fixed it with a upgraded lifter and lever. The gun works fine now but I will probably let it go. I like my other Marlins

 

A welcome to the forum might have been a better approach.

Yesterday I visited a friend in a rehab facility who is an avid Marlin collector. He may never go out and fish or hunt again.
Maybe I'm just jaded at the moment but I hate to see us send someone packing without at least welcoming them first.
Yes , I understand it was his choice.

 

A welcome to the forum might have been a better approach. Maybe I'm just jaded at the moment but I hate to see us send someone packing without at least welcoming them first. Yes , I understand it was his choice.

I don't think any of the other forum members were out of line.

 

The JM marlins will never be in the outrages price category, the remlins will stay about the same.
Once Ruger comes out with their 336 nobody will care about the others except people that want/collect JM's.
JM's had their issues also, so did the early remlins, later on I say they were fine. That's me though.
I don't care what should or will happen to the price because idc about JM's. I don't need or want one .Simple

 

The JM marlins will never be in the outrages price category, the remlins will stay about the same.Once Ruger comes out with their 336 nobody will care about the others except people that want/collect JM's. JM's had their issues also, so did the early remlins, later on I say they were fine. That's me though.
I don't care what should or will happen to the price because idc about JM's. I don't need or want one. Simple

You've pretty much said the same thing I said in an earlier post, but you put a different spin on it. The point is still the same. BUY THE GUN at a reasonable price for its fit, finish and function. Don't pay extra just for a particular makers mark stamped on it.

 

I'd sent an email to him with the hope that he'd reconsider leaving. We'll see. While I don't think that anything posted was out of line I have to remember that a few of us have been here a long time and we forget our manners in welcoming new members. Hopefully he'll want to come back and be a part of this crowd.

 

I think the reason the older Marlins will continue to appreciate, is primarily the quality of the walnut in the stocks and the finish. I have Remlins that I like and that function fine, but the stocks and the finish just don't compare to a gun made in the 50s or 60s. Even 70s and 80s guns have better aesthetics. It is similar to an old Colt 1911 or a Python compared to a new one. The polish and bluing just don't compare. Even if demand goes back to more normal levels which seems debatable at this point, quality materials and finish demand a premium. I can't see Ruger producing that level of finish at an affordable price.

Regards,

Kris