what's this 30-30 worth?

It's my dad's, and it's been in the family a long time, but he's got two other 30-30s that are more sentimental, and is thinking of selling this one to buy something else.

It's a Marlin Model 1893. It says Marlin Safety on top of the reciever, and the serial number on the bottom of the reciever is 37907*. The blueing is pretty worn, and the wood has a few nicks and stuff, but it still looks pretty decent overall.

My dad said the ejector might be bent a little too, but not sure. I haven't shot it in over a decade (neither has he), and it seemed to shoot just fine then.

What's this gun worth?

Thanks.


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The 1893 is one of the earliest Marlin rifles suitable for smokeless powder. In the condition described (fair?), and not modified in any way, it should fetch around $500.00 or so. Condition, of course, will dictate the going rate for this rifle but, unfortunately, condition is, by definition, a very subjective matter.