Marlin 1895 in 40-82

Advertise on the EE and you MIGHT find one. Pics are needed for value really though in general a 95 Marlin will go for roughly half of what an 86 Winchester in the same chambering will go for in my experience at least. Collector interest is much higher in Winchesters(bigger market). The old Marlins are fine guns.
 
Marlin used a wide variety of rear sights, if you want to keep it period correct you should pick up Col. Brophy's book "Marlin Firearms: A History of the Guns and the Company that Made Them". It's expensive, but very good. Only worth it if you collect them.

Frankly, if you don't care about keeping it correct, just look for any Redfield or other generic rear leaf sight that fits your existing dovetail. Likely cheaper and easier.

Good luck...might be interested if you want to sell (depending on condition and price)
 
If its a square bolt 95 (its gotta by for a chambering that old), that is a rare gun, much rarer then an 1886. They used 3 sizes of frame back then for the centerfires (1893,94,95) and your squarebolt 1895 would be the biggest.

Its impossible to give you a value without knowing the condition and a picture or two. If you had a 45-70 or a 40-65 you would have a much more desirable caliber, and that would bost the price.
 
If you post pictures, include:

- tang (make sure all the stampings are clear)
- some shots of the metal-wood fit
- bore, if possible (shine a light up through the ejection port)

Also provide a serial # range (i.e. 19###); if there are any letters make sure you include those too. Marlin serial #'s are NOT straightforward (after 1915??) or so, records have been lost. And prior to that, guns would be assembled sometimes years after the parts were made, resulting in out-of-sequence shipping. But a serial # still can provide some useful info.

Couple more things to consider:

- Is this a half magazine, full magazine?
- How long is the barrel?
- Full octagon barrel (most likely)?
- Any factory checkering on the stock or forend?

Good luck.
 
hickstick_10 said:
If its a square bolt 95 (its gotta by for a chambering that old), that is a rare gun, much rarer then an 1886. They used 3 sizes of frame back then for the centerfires (1893,94,95) and your squarebolt 1895 would be the biggest.

Its impossible to give you a value without knowing the condition and a picture or two. If you had a 45-70 or a 40-65 you would have a much more desirable caliber, and that would bost the price.
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Unfortunately rarity is not the only criteria for value. The Winchester buyers market is much larger than the Marlin market especially here in Canada and prices are much lower for vintage Marlins than vintage Winchesters. Good for guys who collect Marlins, not so good if you wish to sell one. In my neck of the woods the .40/65 is no more or less desirable than the .40/82 but the .45/70 will fetch more. Sort of illustrates the rarity issue in chamberings, there were far more .45/70's made in the 86 Winchester then .40/82's but the .45/70 will bring a higher price.
 
Mike Webb said:
Advertise on the EE and you MIGHT find one. Pics are needed for value really though in general a 95 Marlin will go for roughly half of what an 86 Winchester in the same chambering will go for in my experience at least. Collector interest is much higher in Winchesters(bigger market). The old Marlins are fine guns.
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I would agree with you on the 93 and 94 Marlins but the 95 seems to be a different kettle of fish. South of the border I think a 95 will hold it's own or maybe even better most 1886's of comparable features and condition.

Marlinowners.com will be your friend on info and finding a "period correct" sight for it.

X2 on the "Brophy" bible, a must have for any Marlin student. The chapter on the 1895 in the Brophy book was actually written by a fellow from just south of Calgary, (photo's credited to D.S. in the book are his). I have visited with him a couple of times at the Calgary spring show Very knowlegable on the old Marlins, particularlly the 95, but unfotunatelly I have lost his contact info.
 
Would like to thank you gentlemen for your responses.
The photos of rear sight were very helpful. An old friend has passed away and I am trying to help his wife recoup some value.
Not very good with the posting of photos but will try to get some up. Frankly it was kind of silly to post my question without photos, selfishly trying to guage interest in the market.
This will probably be sold as soon as possible.
Am I correct in my interpretation of EE rules as far as selling for a friend? Seems that is frowned upon but what are widows supposed to do, is there an exception for this kind of circumstance? If not, I believe there should be as this is surely a common occurrence.
If I have to "take possession" of these items to get this done then that is what will happen.

Thanks again.
 
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