MSRP of 1149.00,,, They may see 999.00 in some shops.
www.gunsinternational.com
5 years ago, these Marlins that are fetching 1600-1800,,, Were 650-750
Maybe. But figure inflation/higher production costs. Even if they made it the exact same way, Ruger is dealing with probably 10-20% higher production costs in just 2/3 years because of increased labor costs, energy, transportation, materials costs.
I have one and its is excellent. Smooth action, fit and finish are great. I got it for less at an IP.
I've seen exactly one in a LGS at this point (while I was picking up another gun from 7-day purgatory). It was the trapper model. Going all in if I see the new Guide Gun (former GBL model) on the racks. Still curious that after a year, production hasn't seemed to ramp up appreciably. Also wonder if the 336 gets introduced before the 1894s.
I like the trapper. I will let you know if I see a guide gun.
Seems like they last a day or so once they hit the shelves. The Trapper I saw was at Hafer's a couple of months ago. Asked them in about two weeks ago about it. Said that they are essentially only getting one at a time from Marlin and not necessarily regularly.
they are all over GB for crazy prices, or at least they seem crazy to me.
Crap, that is crazy! Hell- they are a little cheaper on GB.
My LGS has had The Stainless Trapper 45-70 for the last month or 2,, seems like they get 1 at a time. They are selling for 1250.00
