Marlin Garfield model 30
Is anyone familiar with a Marlin Garfield model 30 30-30 lever action with a coin in the stock showing " White tail buck edition.
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Is it like this one?
http://www.americaremembers.com/product/whitetail-deer-tribute-rifle/0 -
I don't see a coin in the butt stock.
If you don't get any answers here you could try the marlin collectors http://www.marlin-collectors.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=18183
Yours sounds like a small production run like the one in the link.0 -
Believe the OP, is referring to the Glenfield Model 30? Glenfield was a trade name that Marlin used, on their more enconomically priced versions. The guns wouldn't be as well finished, or have as good wood as the top priced models.
Got this photo off the net of a Marlin Glenfield model with a deer stamping on the pistol grip. Notice the birch stock, under the finish.
Nothing wrong with the Glenfields. They were every bit as good, as the top of the line Marlins. Only way they would be worth big bucks to a Marlin collector though, IMHO. Is if you had one brand new in the original box, with all paperwork and accessories it came with.
Since Remington took over Marlin in 2008. They have curtailed production, of a lot of the previous produced models. NIB Glenfield White Tailed Deer Model, would probably be very desirable to a Marlin collector.
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Its not like that one. It just has a coin in the stock, Thanksquote:Originally posted by toad67
Is it like this one?
http://www.americaremembers.com/product/whitetail-deer-tribute-rifle/0 -
quote:Originally posted by monteromann
Is anyone familiar with a Marlin Garfield model 30 30-30 lever action with a coin in the stock showing " White tail buck edition.
You probably mean Marlin GLENFIELD, as "Glenfield" was the house name used for lesser graded Marlin built rifles. Typically these were similar or identical to the standard Marlin guns, but with lesser graded wood, and no bells or whistles.
In this case, GLENFIELD model 30 is identical to the Marlin 336, just with birch (not walnut) furniture, and some with shorter magazine.
Marlin has put out a number of commemorative models 336 with gold colored medallions in the stock over the years. This probably isn't the exact one you have, but are you talking about something like this?
I don't know if Marlin put out any Glenfield branded guns like that, but maybe. . . Its also possible that you have a Glenfield branded action dropped into a Marlin Commemorative stock.
If you're asking about value, that's going to depend on condition and accessories, but for a used one in good shape, I'll guesstimate about $300. In this case, I don't think "commemorative" medallion in the stock is going to add much to value. That's only really going to add value to a collector, if the gun were unfired and especially if it came with the original box and paperwork.
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More internet digging shows Marlin Glenfield model 30 had smooth stock and was put out from 1966-68. Glenfield model 30A had checkered stock and was put out from 1969 until Marlin stopped selling "Glenfield" branded rifles (some time in the 1980s).
Marlin itself has been around for a *LONG* time and keeps good records. If you have the rifle serial number, you can probably contact their customer service and get a year (if not exact date) of manufacture.
There are also a number of sources that correspond serials to date of manufacture you can look up on the internet. Don't know if the Marlin serial numbering scheme was used on Glenfield branded rifles, but it may have been. See here:
http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin-serial-numbers-dates-of-manufacture-1664.html0
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