Can someone shed some light on the pricing of the SBL’s? Seeing them for sale anywhere from 700-2000 usually 800-1200 but still. Why the massive price gap? Am I missing something or is it just the open market?
This rifle has been on my list for years. From stuff I have read, several years ago Remington moved their production. They went from the Marlin plant to two different Remington plants. I have read many complaints about the QC coming out of the Remington plants. Apparently quality has improved quite a bit the last few years.
Long story short, I assume some may depend on when it was made.
Wow, I went to GB to take a look and prices are crazy. With the suspension of production from Marlin and everything else going on it's just gougers looking to make a buck, probably won't get any better. What was shocking was not that people were asking high prices but that they had actual bids!
nothing to see here folks..... just late to the party is all.
Hmm ok wasn’t sure, looking to possibly put hands on one but wasn’t sure what was up. That all makes sense
I think Marlin is going have a real chance to jump ahead in quality IF Ruger does it right. If Ruger can use their takedown patents on some of those leverguns it'd be even that much better. However, I think with Henry bringing out the side loading gates on all of their lever guns now is going to take away a lot of the reason people would buy a marlin over a Henry besides price. Personally, my next lever gun is going to be one of those Henry's with a side gate.
Except Henry's are extremely ugly (at least the centerfires) lol. It's like a lever action Hi-Point.
I think we're talking about two different Henry's. Personally, I think their case hardened 45-70's are some of the nicest looking rifles I've ever seen.
I think Marlin is going have a real chance to jump ahead in quality IF Ruger does it right. If Ruger can use their takedown patents on some of those leverguns it'd be even that much better. However, I think with Henry bringing out the side loading gates on all of their lever guns now is going to take away a lot of the reason people would buy a marlin over a Henry besides price. Personally, my next lever gun is going to be one of those Henry's with a side gate.
The thing driving Marlin prices up now is they haven't been made in a minute. With that little Remington bankruptcy thing going. And not sure how long till Ruger churns them out.
So good luck. I havent seen any Marlins on shelves or supply chains for a couple months or more. And more so for the Bankruptcy than Covid buying spree