You got a great deal on the 375. I have two and love them. I have seen them going for a high as 6oo a piece. I also have two marlins in 375 as well as two savage 99s, seeing a pattern here. I will agree that the marlin is a great gun. But I don't think they should even be compared to the Ruger. For what it is the ruger is a great gun. But not a great lever action.
