Marlin 375

[Goat]

Can some one tell me more about this model Marlin ? Perhaps someone has an older Marlin catalog they could quote from. What years were they produced and what variations were available? What barrel lengths were there? How hard are they to come by and what prices are "shooters" going for now? I am sold on Marlin's 35 and wondered how it would would compare in the real world of hunting in the woods. (I am on a quest to find a straight gripped 336 to have re-bored to 38/55 or 375 to be a companion to my 35.) Tell me about your 38/55 or 375 and your results on game.
Goat

[Old Savage]

I think they were made from about 78 to 83??? $400 - $500 would be the going rate out here. We don't see many. 20" barrel with a short tube is the standard and they are somewhat more powerful than the 35 Rem.

They will shoot 375 or 38-55 factory ammo. Those who have shot game report very good results.

[TedH]

They're not too hard to find, not like the Marlins in 356 Win. I think something like 16,000 of the 375's were produced in the early 80's. If you watch the internet auctions you should be able to find one for around 5 bills.

I've got a Winchester 375 that I would like to trade for a 375 Marlin to kind of go along with my 356 Marlin.

[new pig hunter]

here's a start .....

http://oldguns.net/q&a7_99.htm
"The Marlin Model 375 was introduced in 1980, the design was based on the Model 1895 and came with a 20 inch microgroove barrel, 5 shot tubular magazine, folding semi Buckhorn rear sight and ramp front sight. The stock was American black walnut with a fluted comb and full pistol grip. Overall length was about 38.5 inches and weight was about 6.75 pounds. The .375 cartridge did not catch on with sportsmen, probably because only Marlin and Winchester were manufacturing rifles chambered in for it, and so ammunition was sometimes difficult to obtain. Due to lack of popularity Marlin ceased production of the Model 375 around 1983-84 after manufacturing only 16,315 rifles. Suggested retail for the Model 375 at it's introduction in 1980 was $210.95, and in 1983 at the end of production $283.95. Because of the small number of rifles produced, Marlin collectors now consider the Model 375 to be a Marlin collectible."

Cheers,

Carl

[Old Savage]

I stand corrected if you are correct sir!