Keep or sell?

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Mike Irwin

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I was looking over some of my firearms the other night, and I came across my Marlin Camp Carbine in 9mm.

I got this rifle on a whim when I was working at the gun shop a couple of years ago, and have never even fired it.

It's almost as new, no box, no paperwork.

I'm in a quandry.

Should I sell it, and invest in another handgun?

Or should I hang on to it?

I just really don't see myself using it any time soon, and it is, really, wasted capital.

Any thoughts?
 
If you have no use for it, replace with something better. For example, you might wish to get a rifle in a caliber you already own.
 
Those take the S&W 59 mags, right?

From what I have heard from folks who own them, they're pretty accurate out to about 125 yards or so. Not much energy left at that point, but you can hit what you're aiming at.

Personally, if I have never shot a firearm in my collection, and I know that I'm not likely to do so anytime soon, I get rid of it and invest in something that I will use. I'm not really a collector. In my "collection" they either get shot or they move on.

Sounds to me like you've just about made up your mind. ;)
 
As long as you are going to replace it, why not sell it? While the Marlin isn't the most prolific firearm out there, there isn't a collector interest, so there isn't much sense in keeping it.

zane
 
Mike, my dear, dear friend. Please let me help you with this terrible dilemma. "Keep or sell?"

Do neither! Ship it to me! :D


Seriously, I have rarely failed to regret letting go of a firearm. Except for my first one. A very beat up 1911, which I swapped for a decent Rem 870 and some cash. That was a good deal.
 
(Note to self: STOP trying to read people's minds!)

I know what you mean, Mike. When I decided to "go Glock" I sold my little P239 to fund the purchase of a G19. I wish I had just kept the Sig and "found" the money another way.

I know several guys who own those Marlin's, and they like them very much.

But my thought process is the same: If I'm gonna use it, then I'll keep it. If I'm not, then it's going to be moved on for something that I will use. That's just me.

Hope you can find a decision that's not too painful one way or the other. :D
 
You could do a long term loan to me and when I gave it back it would be a lot easier to get rid of, being so old and worn out.
 
My approach to guns I don't shoot, and by shoot I mean use, is to buy something that will appreciate in value.
 
Selling guns is against my religion. I've got a number of "safe queens" that only come out of the safe once a year for cleaning, whether they need it or not. No, they're not for sale. In this godforsaken state, I never know when I might be able to replace a gun...

M1911
 
David,

That's probably the best advice yet. That way I'll know if I'll regret getting rid of it or not.

To those of you who want me to loan it to you long-term...

Do the letters FOAD mean anything to you? :D
 
Mike: I have regretted every firearm I have sold. Therefore, I never sell any! You can always save up the money for something else. Remember, the way things are going, you probably won't be able to replace that firearm in the future, even if you decide you want to. Don't sell anything. Buy, buy, buy! (I have to learn to be more direct! :) )
 
I agree with David..........shoot it a bit, it may learn to like you. If you ever got into a bind, ammo always available from or off of somebody nearby. If it doesn't get along with you, then trade it for something usefull, like money or another hand ejector.

Sam
 
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