which is the better buy?

[test drive]

i found 2 guns that iv been trying to hunt down over the last few months. a 97 winchester COPY in like new for 350 otd or a marlin 1894 .357 16in bbl. in good condition for 470 otd.i can only get one.

 

[jbr]

Both classics - tough choice - i guess i'd lean towards the Marlin

 

[surjimmy]

^^^^^

 

[Kyle88]

Marlin

 

[mnrivrat]

Another vote for the Marlin

 

[steveo452]

I'd go with the Marlin also.

 

[Ranger30-06]

Marlin all the way. Even if you don't want it, you could turn around and sell it for $500+ on gunbroker.

 

[Sav .250]

An original beats a "copy" every time.

 

[bannockburn]

I would also go with the Marlin lever gun over the Winchester 97 copy.

 

[CountryUgly]

+1 ^^^

 

[ColeK]

Marlin

 

[LJ-MosinFreak-Buck]

The votes are unanimous... Go get that Marlin

 

[MrDig]

Another vote for the Marlin, I could not be happier with mine.

 

[dbent1856]

+10

Another vote for the Marlin.

 

[BJ Orange]

Marlin. Was it cut down to 16" from the original 18.5"? Is there any chance it could be one of those rare 16"ers with a synthetic stock and in stainless steel?

 

[CaliCoastie]

Marlin, 357s are getting really hard to find, don't hesitate (especially if its the stainless/laminate model)

 

[tubeshooter]

Get the Marlin.


That's a shorty, which is a) hard to find and b) definitely no Remlin. Pretty good price, too.

You could turn around and make $75 selling it with zero trouble, if you wanted.