Price Check on a Marlin 39A Golden

[TCB in TN]

Hey guys, I need a price check on a 1977 Marlin 39A Golden. It is about an 85% wood and metal, but the rear sight and tube have been replaced with new stuff. Action is tight, and shoots clean and straight. Guy has it priced at $325. What do you think?

 

[tubeshooter]

Sounds like a fair price to me. I wouldn't feel that I was getting ripped or anything. Actually, if I found a 39A for much under $300 I'd probably be wondering "what's wrong with it?".


Going rate for new nowadays is just under $500. The one you are looking at is pre-safety if I'm not mistaken. I'd say go for it!

 

[woof]

I recently sold one the same age in better condition, prob 95% and with no problems for 400.

 

[vicdotcom]

Thats a pretty fair price nowadays. Especially since new they are running about 600 now. If I saw one in good condition at that price, id buy it even though I already have one.

 

[TCB in TN]

Thanks guys, I haven't seen any used and was just wondering I am going to run back by and pick it up.

 

[76shuvlinoff]

Got a 1977 myself in very nice condition all original except it has a scope mounted on it. I don't know enough about the system to "rate" it but I wouldn't give it up for $325.00

 

[TCB in TN]

Went back and made an offer and ended up bringing it home for $275. I am very pleased!

 

[alde]

You stole it at $275. Good for you, they are great rifles.

 

[aka108]

You said it shot well so guess you were able to try before buy. You got yourself a deal.

 

[TCB in TN]

Yep, got it from an individual. Shot a tube out of it, and it shoots great.

 

[tubeshooter]

That's a real steal; glad to see it. [EDIT: *Plus* you got to shoot it beforehand. Can't beat that with a stick.]


I tried for years and years to run into one used, but never did. I had to go new a couple of years ago. Some people have all the luck, I guess.

 

[TCB in TN]

I got lucky alright, but I have been looking for several years myself.