PRICE CHECK - Marlin 1895

Jason_W · Post by **Jason_W** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:10 am

After much consideration, I've decided to sell my 1895 in 45/70. With the exception of some ligt scratches on the stock, it's in like new condition. I'm asking $425 and I cover the shipping.

I always have a tough time pricing stuff. I want to price it to move, but at the same time, I don't want to cut my own throat.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:17 am

Jason_W wrote:After much consideration, I've decided to sell my 1895 in 45/70. With the exception of some ligt scratches on the stock, it's in like new condition. I'm asking $425 and I cover the shipping.

I always have a tough time pricing stuff. I want to price it to move, but at the same time, I don't want to cut my own throat.

If you're in a hurry, that is a very good price.....If you want to wait it out, you could do better. Me? I'd start and 5 and work down if necessary....Who knows?

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:48 am

Jason_W · Post by **Jason_W** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:50 am

At least I know I'm not expecting too much.

TNBigBore · Post by **TNBigBore** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:51 am

That would be considered a very good price for an essentially new 1895. You should get that asking price no problem.

TNBigBore · Post by **TNBigBore** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:53 am

I guess I assumed it was a new version with the checkered stocks and pistol grip. If it is otherwise, it would be worth more in almost new condition.

Jason_W · Post by **Jason_W** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:58 am

TNBigBore wrote:I guess I assumed it was a new version with the checkered stocks and pistol grip. If it is otherwise, it would be worth more in almost new condition.

Yeah it is the newer model with the chackering and pistol grip. I don't have the sight hood or the factory rear sight as they were absent when I bought it. But I have a peep rear and millet post front on it which I hope sweetens the deal.

I could tell it was virtually unfired when I bought it, and I've put fewer than 100 rounds through it myself.

Post by **Hobie** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:54 pm

Ask $500 shipped and be willing to go a little less. You can always negotiate down to a good price but can very seldom negotiate a buyer up in price.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:04 pm

Does it have the safety?

505stevec · Post by **505stevec** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:05 pm

I am sorry but is this a Marlin 1895 or Winchester 1895? If Winchester I will take it!!!

Jason_W · Post by **Jason_W** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:11 pm

505stevec wrote:I am sorry but is this a Marlin 1895 or Winchester 1895? If Winchester I will take it!!!

Marlin.

I forget that both companies have an 1895.

Lefty Dude · Post by **Lefty Dude** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:43 pm

Winchester never chambered the 95 in 45-70. .405 Winchester which was TR's favorite gun. He took several to Africa and killed lots of big dangerous game with the piece.

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:50 pm

Jason_W wrote:
I want to price it to move

$150, you include shipping

-----All kidding aside, at 4 c-notes it will move fast. Take it to any show and ask 4.5. Even though it is like new, people are willing to spend another hundred or two and buy it NIB.----------Sixgun

505stevec · Post by **505stevec** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:45 pm

Thanks, I really dont know the Winchester 1895 too well but decided that sometime in the future i need to get one. The cheapest i have seen anywhere is $900 or so. so if they did chamber it in 45-70 I was ready to jump on it

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:12 am

Your price is about right in my market area of lower 'bama for a preowned marlin 1895.Like others have said hit a large gunshow and start at $500.

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