Many dealers are unaware what Marlin 1894 in 357 are selling for on the internet sites. So many are to busy running their businesses to spend time shopping the Marlin market place.
Any Marlin 1894 in blue finish under $800.00 is likely a deal, the stainless "JM" stamped Marlin in .357 over the last 2 years have been selling from $1,800 to $2,600 on Gunbroker. GEEEZZZ!!!
A private seller unaware of the present DEMAND of Marlin .357's is an exercise in patience on your part waiting for the right gun for a $$ purchase price based on the guns condition.
I was on the hunt for a Marlin 1894 in .44 starting last January.
Not being impulsive on the auction sites I ended up with a Marlin
1894 in .44 with "Pistol Grip" for the price of a standard 1894.
Doc
