Marlin 1894CL

[gamekeeper]

I have found a second hand 1894CL .32/20. According to the seller, in very good condition showing very little sign of use and fitted with a Williams receiver peep sight. The guy wants £450 which works out about $897. Plus another £20 shipping.

Seems a bit expensive to me, what do you guys think?

[Idiot]

The price is about double what it's worth.

[jnyork]

Just bought one at the Yuma, Arizona gunshow last fall for $340.00 in excellent, like new condition with factory sights. Saw another in not quite as good shape at Riverton, Wyoming gunshow for $395.00 which I thought was a bit high but probably could have bargained it down a bit. Your seller seems very proud indeed.

[gamekeeper]

Thanks guys, I thought it was a bit over the top!!

I guess I'll just keep looking.

[45Jack]

About 2 years ago they were selling for between 550.00 - 600.00 USD. Brand new.
Jack

[6pt-sika]

Alot of it is based on which version it happens to be !

The original uncheckered version from the mid 80's until the early 90's in like new condition do sometimes bring a bit more .

But if it is the latest production version from a couple years ago in my mind it isn't worth as much ! FWIW the later model looked pretty much the same except for the checkered stocks .



The one at the top is the latest production 1894CL in 32-20 .

The next down is a 1894CL in 32-20 from the 198-1991 production .

Next down is a 1894CL in 25-20 .

And the one at the bottom is a 1894CL in 218 Bee .

The newer 32-20 I had my local dealer get when they first came out . The older 32-20 I bought off Auctionarms about 2 years ago NIB from a guy in NC . The 25-20 and the Bee I bought at a gunshop and a gunshow in northeast PA .

[JerryB]

At least you are on the right track. Just keep looking. If I could I would loan mine to you for a couple of months, then you would probably pay most anything for one, they are that great.

[AJMD429]

In the U.S. they go for less but aren't pretty much ALL guns WAY more expensive to get hold of in the UK?

...besides - how can you buy a MARLIN,





when (get ready)





you (this one's a killer)





live (I couldn't resist)






in "Winchester?"

[brucew44guns]

I bought 2 new checkered ones, my daughters husband needed one. We gave 1000.00 NIB for 2, plus 25 shipping for the pair. 512.50 each, and am still glad to have those 32-20's. Look on the Gunbroker, they appear often.

[gamekeeper]

In the U.S. they go for less but aren't pretty much ALL guns WAY more expensive to get hold of in the UK?

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Yes we often have to pay £ for $ for a lot of American goods.

I see lots of bargins on Gunbroker but all US firearms have to be proof tested here which adds to the cost and the complicated paperwork!

I think the one I saw advertised is a new model, as the 32/20 is not common here and I know that last year someone was importing them and selling them at £600 or $ 1,196.

The guy who is selling the Marlin also has a Winchester 92 in 32/20 built in 1913 for a mere £1,150 or $2,291

Both guns can be seen on " guntrader UK "

AJMD429 I don't get no cash discount on Winchesters sure wish I did!

[shawn_c992001]

Game Keeper, do I see a new fox popper in your future?

[gamekeeper]

Game Keeper, do I see a new fox popper in your future?

Yes sir, that's what I want one for!