My brother and I spent some time at the range yesterday. He was shooting his Marlin Bolt action 12 gauge, which I guess is now discontinued. It is a heavy mother but shoots dead on. He is thinking about selling it. It's in great shape, and has all the original paper work. Of the ten or so years he's had it, he's only hunted 5. He is looking to sell it becasue he wants one gun that he can change barrels for slugs and birds. We saw this same gun in crappy condition at a local shop for $359 which seems outrageous considering he bought his for $120. Any input on what you think he can get for it. I will try to get pics. but it is in pristine shape, not a scratch on it. Thanks in advance.
Marlin Bolt 12 gauge
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The Gamemaster
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Maybe $75, depending on how generous a gun shop or dealer is...
They were the bottom of the line shotguns mfg. by Marlin.
With all of the used pumps and auto's and double barrel shotguns out there - there isn't much of a market for bolt action shotguns anymore.
My book shows a Model 55 - 59 for around $65 - $80
They were the bottom of the line shotguns mfg. by Marlin.
With all of the used pumps and auto's and double barrel shotguns out there - there isn't much of a market for bolt action shotguns anymore.
My book shows a Model 55 - 59 for around $65 - $80
essexcounty
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Not much intrest in bolt shotguns, but I see them as great utility guns that are available at great prices on the used market. They are simple and sturdy. I keep an old Mossberg by the back door and have taken more than a few birds with it. At one time I had a Marlin that was in pristine shape and felt it was well made and finished. I don't think I've ever paid more than $85.00 for any of mine. Enjoy it and to heck with the snobs. Essex
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One of my Uncles that I enjoyed hunting small game with has a J.C Higgins that is about twice as old as I am. ( probably made in the 1940's)
A 16 Gauge with a full choke barrel and clip..
He shot lot's of rabbits with that gun before he bought a Remington 870 Wingmaster shotgun.
He was principal at a local elementary school and one of his students asked him if he would like to buy the Wingmaster because it kicked too much.
I think he paid $75 for it.. Not a bad price in 1972 money....
It was a brand new gun.
I wonder what would happen today if a 12 year old kid brought his shotgun to school.. They arrested a teacher a few years ago that had one in her car.
She was moving from one apartment to a house that she had just bought and forgot that it was in the car. She almost lost her job!
A 16 Gauge with a full choke barrel and clip..
He shot lot's of rabbits with that gun before he bought a Remington 870 Wingmaster shotgun.
He was principal at a local elementary school and one of his students asked him if he would like to buy the Wingmaster because it kicked too much.
I think he paid $75 for it.. Not a bad price in 1972 money....
It was a brand new gun.
I wonder what would happen today if a 12 year old kid brought his shotgun to school.. They arrested a teacher a few years ago that had one in her car.
She was moving from one apartment to a house that she had just bought and forgot that it was in the car. She almost lost her job!
Buckmark has it right! Card or Block shooting matches are shot with reworked bolt action guns. If I was in your neck of the woods I would take it! I am hesistant on buying a used gun without checking it. Of course if you want to just send it to me as a gift I will pay the postage. lol
. If the barrel is over 29" You can go to www.turkeyshooters.org I think you can list it somewhere otherwise just post.
. If the barrel is over 29" You can go to www.turkeyshooters.org I think you can list it somewhere otherwise just post.More detail
My borhter is going to get me the model and serial number. It was made in the 90's, it has a rifled slug barrel and has a detachable mag that is supposed to hold 2 shells and 1 in the chamber but it has never worked well. It holds 1 and 1. I will try to get more details.
My borhter is going to get me the model and serial number. It was made in the 90's, it has a rifled slug barrel and has a detachable mag that is supposed to hold 2 shells and 1 in the chamber but it has never worked well. It holds 1 and 1. I will try to get more details.