This is not an attempt to sell. Help give idea of value of my1948 Marlin 336A 30-30

[DoggyDaddy]

Value and what you can sell it for can differ by quite alot

G43x (pre MOS ) $500
TLR-6 $100
Red extended controls $30 + $30 + 30
Red Tungsten Guide Rod $90
Ghost Connector $25
Wheaton Trigger $140
Ameriglo sights $80
Grip Tape $20
Kydex Holsters $30 + $30 + $30
3- extra Mags $75

~ $1,250 but because not MOS lucky to get $ 500

None of these things sound related to a Marlin 336...

 

[bgcatty]

Everyone knows you look at Gunbroker and other auction sites to see what a particular firearm is “going for” these days. You research and do some analysis and come up with a reasonable and correct selling price. Simple, really!

 

[1nderbeard]

I saw a glenfield at a shop local to me for, I think, about $700-800. It was an old JM. Really nice gun that I would have considered if I didn't have one already.
I would guess yours would be just above that. Maybe less because you're not all original parts. Hard to say really.

 

[Sigblitz]

Are there any recommendations for an honest firearms appraiser in the Indianapolis area?

I have several inherited pieces that I would like a value on.

500 Guns has seen everything.
They might charge for their expertise.

 

[Sigblitz]

Everyone knows you look at Gunbroker and other auction sites to see what a particular firearm is “going for” these days. You research and do some analysis and come up with a reasonable and correct selling price. Simple, really!

Aution sites is emotional bidding. I rely more on private sales.
I value modern firearms as a percentage based on condition.

 

[Jaybird1980]

I would say private sale pice would around $750-$1000 range.

There are guys out there looking for pre micro groove guns who may pay a little extra. The fact that there haven't been any sling studs added helps also.

BTW, Welcome to that's a nice rifle.

 

[radar8756]

None of these things sound related to a Marlin 336...

It was a example of what it Cost vs what you can sell for and applies to Guns / Cars / Houses - there are exceptions

 

[snorko]

Welcome and here are my two cents. I bought a 1949 waffle top Md 336 at a local auction like 15years ago. It was solid with a smooth action but cosmetically challenged. I did some research then and concluded that there was no super significant premium for them over other JM 336s. So I went to town on it as a project gun. The point is they were running about what other older Marlins were selling for.

I saw a JM Marlin 336 at a local gun show recently. It was chambered in .30-30, was in very good overall condition, and they were asking $875 IIRC. Seemed high to me.

Finally I just bought a REM era, made at the New Haven factory, Md 336 Youth Model for $575. It is in excellent condition, no box. I feel it was a fair price plus it was effectively a local transaction.

 

[Thor]

he explained that

No he didn't. He said it was cracked at the top screw not that it was the wrong butt plate.

 

[Firehawk]

No he didn't. He said it was cracked at the top screw not that it was the wrong butt plate.

The pic shows the top of the butt plate is broken off. The OP said he has a replacement ordered for it.