need advice

SCREWEDUP

September 09, 2002 11:42

I have a gun I am thinking of selling. No idea what kind of gun it is because i cannot find it in any books. Description is as follows:It reads Marlin 1898. It is lever action. 38 w is the caliber. Has a octagon barrel. The action and barrel are chromed. Can anyone tell me it's worth and any facts?

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  SCREWEDUP

  September 09, 2002 11:42

  Has anyone purchased a gun online to find it wasn't in the condition described? How did you resolve it? What if the seller is unwilling to remedy the issue? I am just looking for advice from the experts who I am sure have run into this problem at one time or another.
  
  I appreciate your help.

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  fergusonmorse392

  September 09, 2002 14:04

  could it be 1889? look with magnifying glass could it be 38wcf?>>>>>>>>>>>>no model 1899 listed... 1889 38/40 (38WCF) $200.00 to 1200.00 depending on condition>>>> HOWEVER ALL THAT IS OUT THE WINDOW AS MARLIN DIDN'T CHROME OR NICKLE, IT WOULD BE BLUE WITH CASE-HARDNING, VALUE WOULD BE ON THE LOW END. have a gunsmith check out the proper caliber, if 38/40, get some lead cowboy ammo & shoot, have fun>>>>>some cowboy reinactor may give more for it.

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