Marlin 1892 .22 value?

[PAINTBALL GUY 3]

Hello all,

Well, there's one rifle that I've been wanting really bad more then any other ever since I saw one, and that's the Marlin 1892 in .22 LR. I figer I should start seriously looking for one of these before there all snatched and no one wants to let them go. (hopefully thats not the case right now)

The specific configuration I'd like to have..........

Barrel: Round thats at least 24"

Stock: Straight grip with a metal crescent butt plate.

Finish: I think blued would be best because I wouldn't shoot a Color case hardened one. (too pretty)

Thats pretty much what I want in one. I what a shooter, not a collector.

So how much would you guys say I'd be looking at spending? Anywere from minty to poor.

Thanks all.

Ti

 

[mikeystew]

Poor condition about $500, a decent to mint could run anywhere from $600- $1200 depending on age, condition, and features, but good luck finding one. these bad boys are VERY collectable and most who own one are not going to part with it. you would probably have better luck finding one if you lived in the states, up here it's going to be a tall order. Post a WTB on the EE and wait is the best thing you can do, good luck to you in your search.

 

[Killer Kanuck]

Keep in mind these old Marlin rimfires can only be shot with standard velocity ammo. Any "hyper velocity" or "high speed" ammo and you run the risk of cracking the bolt.

 

[mikeystew]

it's also worth pointing out that you can't buy parts for these anymore anywhere. the firing pin is the same as the one used in the model 1891, but it changed for the models 92 (not 1892) 97 and 39. all those models have an interchangeable pin. the 1892 does not and if it breaks it's game over unless you can find a parts gun. the extractors are also unique to each breech bolt and would be a nightmare to find a replacement for. it would make a pretty wall hanger, but i'd be a little nervous plinking with a 95+ year old collectors item.

 

[PAINTBALL GUY 3]

Keep in mind these old Marlin rimfires can only be shot with standard velocity ammo. Any "hyper velocity" or "high speed" ammo and you run the risk of cracking the bolt.

Yes, and I'm totally prepared to change my ammo choice. I shoot CCI CB's anyway, so I cool with it.

Mikeystew - Oh, excellent. Those prices are actuly less then I expected. But ya, I'm going to post up a WTB on every Canadian forum I can find to give me a better chance.

As for parts thou, you can actuly get new parts..............

http://www.wisnersinc.com/rifles/marlin/rflever.htm

But I do see your point.

Thanks.

Ti

 

[mikeystew]

As for parts thou, you can actuly get new parts..............

http://www.wisnersinc.com/rifles/marlin/rflever.htm

But I do see your point.

Thanks.

Ti

I stand corrected... i suppose you CAN find anything on the net.
And it also seems my memory of the earlier models was not correct either. after i posted i got curious and re-discovered that the 1892 is the same gun as the 92, it was just a redesignation after 1905..

 

[PAINTBALL GUY 3]

I stand corrected... i suppose you CAN find anything on the net.
And it also seems my memory of the earlier models was not correct either. after i posted i got curious and re-discovered that the 1892 is the same gun as the 92, it was just a redesignation after 1905..

No problem man, we learn somthing new every day eh!

Thanks.

Ti