Recent content by Kurly

I was curious whether any of you'lls front fore-arm sling swivels move. I inadvertently thought I could simply unscrew it to replace it with an Uncle Mike's QD set. Turns out, I didn't need to and now the front swivel moves back and forth instead of staying set like it did before. Tried...

SwampWolf -- If you're interested in changing your trigger's creep my modifying the hammer, there's a great pictorial over at marlinowners.com. You have to register to see it but it's got excellent instructions on how to lighten your trigger and eliminate creep. I by no means consider myself...

Scott, Thanks for the offer on the trigger job -- I do wish that I DID live closer to you as I would definitely take you up on the offer. The trigger is the ONE thing that I'm not terribly crazy about. I'd estimate the pull to be about 7-8lbs but thankfully it's crisp. You wouldn't by chance...

Scott, No problem -- it's often difficult to tell one's intent or implication on these type boards so no hard feelings. I've been doing some number jigglin' and feel that even if I could sell the Mountie for $900, it'd probably take $750 to buy one that's close to it's condition. What with...

Scott -- why the hate? I know what sour grapes looks like and seems to me you've taken it to a new level by ending with a personal attack. So I've decided that just for you, I'll part with my newly acquired Mountie for the low, low price of $1,300. Hope it makes your day shine and future...

I could buy another Mountie and that's the direction I'm leaning towards depending on what a NIB one in this age range would sell for. Problem is, they're few and far between in a condition between 90-95% and certainly sell for a premium. While I do have an itchy trigger to try this out, the...

I do think I've stumbled across a once in a lifetime opportunity by finding this and in the condition its in. And no doubt the value will continue to go up. I guess my question is whether I should go ahead and sell it and make several hundred (what WOULD a NIB '67 Mountie go for...

Hey folks, I happened upon a NIB 1967 Marlin 39M Mountie, NIB - never been shot. The gentleman I bought it from was a lifelong collector of rifles and don't think he knew what the value of it was as he sold it to me for $450. Box is a beat up but for a 45 year old gun, I guess that's to be...