need info on Marlin model 92 made between 1908 and 1915.-22 cal.diamond grip stock "s' style butt plate.Need to know worth?
2006-08-20 07:45:52 · 7 answers · asked by changeling 6 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
thank you H
2006-08-20 08:03:47 · update #1
I have to disagree with H, Marlins of this type are very collectible especially in .22 caliber.
From the limited info here you appear to have a Model 1892 lever action chambered in .22. They were made from 1892-1916. These guns are valued at between $375 to $1500 depending on condition.
It appears I need to add a footnote about the accuracy of the Blue Book of Gun Values.
Show me a dealer or a SERIOUS gun collector and I'll show you a man that owns & relies on the Blue Book of Gun Values. Serious collectors rarely buy off of Internet auctions because it is so very difficult to judge condition by only viewing pics. The difference between an 90% gun and an 85% gun can be hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars.
I also took a few minutes to review the Model 1892's that actually sold on Gunbroker and found without exception that they fell within the values listed in the Blue Book.
I'm not quite sure why "itsa_fact_jack" would question the accuracy of the book that every SERIOUS gun collector owns, perhaps it's because he doesn't own one.
2006-08-20 09:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by Lancer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The condition of your rifle means everything. A .22 Caliber Model 1892 Marlin is a nice collectable. The Blue book of gun values IMHO isn't very accurate.. The best way to find out what your rifle is worth, is to find out what it is actually selling for. Check these two sites for like condition rifles and what they "sold" for. The asking price on some may at least give you an idea but asking is not the same as selling.
http://www.gunbroker.com there are 3 up for auction at this time..but if you use the "going going gone" search feature there have been quite a few for sale in the past 90 days....one sold for $430, and on one very nice one the asking price was $750 but there were no takers..There were others...
The other site is like the classified adds http://www.gunsamerica.com use the search, there are 5 .22 caliber 1892's up for sale right now.
2006-08-20 22:33:34 · answer #2 · answered by jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are in the right category, hunting.
Marlins are not real collectible. The answer depends on many things. Condition of the gun. How many were manufactured. Has it been refinished?
The serial number is a good place to start. If it is an extremely low number, like one or two digits, it could be worth a mint. The higher the number, the more of the same type were manufactured during that year, thus making the rifle more common.
I hope this helped.
H
2006-08-20 15:00:07 · answer #3 · answered by H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try GunsUSA orGuns America both sites offer sales and info,
There are Marlin collectors out and about
Value is primary based on overall conditon and rarity.
The National Rifle Association offers a Q&A website if you care to search
2006-08-20 14:56:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-20 15:29:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first for a 22 to have diamonds ok? but it will cost you about 200,000
2006-08-20 15:48:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-20 14:56:24 · answer #7 · answered by john d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋