Marlin lever action

[dbord130]

Bought a new to me 1894 marlin in 44 magnum today. the rifle looks like someone put it away and never used it. There was some very lite surface rust on both sides of the receiver that rubbed off with an oily rag. It has the micro groove barrel and the Marlin safety. The barrel is marked THE MARLIN FIREARMS Co. NORTH HAVEN, CT,U.S.A. SN: 1009XXXX. I got the rifle for $450.00 out the door. Would like to know if I got a good deal and approximately the year it was manufactured. Sorry but I don't know how to post pictures.

[Pisgah]

The SN indicates a 1990 manufacture date. Personally, I would not pay over maybe $375 for a nice one(and I could probably stir one up for 350, if I worked at it) , but $450 is certainly in the price range I see nice used ones marked at in stores.

[claybob86]

I'd feel good about that price for that rifle as described.
Of course, pictures and a range report will be necessary!

[Borregos]

If you are happy with it then you got a good deal

[Dan 444]

Here in the Northeast and as desribed $450 OTD would be a good price....especially for a North Haven manufactured rifle.

Dan

[.45colt]

You likely won't ever see them made like that one again. they are easy to work on,easy to scope,or mount reciver sights if You want.... and if You reload a really affordable gun to own.I'd have bought it.Have Fun. Merry Christmas.

[buckeyeshooter]

You did just fine on a 'real' Marlin. Enjoy your rifle!

[dbord130]

Thanks for the replies.

[jcw]

You got a fair deal.

[3leggedturtle]

Seems reasonable enough to me. Have not seen a real Marlin in 44. around here for under $400 in quite awhile.

[Griff]