Over the past couple of years I have bought a number of Marlin levers most of them used ( 357, 44 and 45), they will take anything I hunt here in SC. A few months back I got a great deal on a used Guide Gun ( that I didn’t need). I have ran across an individual wanting to sale a Marlin 375, have not looked at it yet. The asking price is $525. How is thsi price? I have also found a used 444 for $400. I was really leaning toward a 444 before I bought the Guide Gun? Other than I just want it, is there a good reason to look at the 375? I could leave for my grandchildren.

Thanks


Peace be with you.

Well, the 375 would be a nice addition to your collection. that might be reason enough there. however, i think the $525 is high, at least $75 high. i don't care how rare it is, it isn't worth more than an 1895GS, that's fer **** sure.

the 444 for 400 would be a much better deal, and i think if you looked around, you could find one for less than that.

I think every Marlin lever gunner should have a 375 in the cabinet. Even if you just add it to your collection and leave it there. I didn't give near that for my 375, but they are getting higher and higher. I'd go for the 444 because of the price, but I'd definitely keep an eye out for a 375.

I paid $350 for my marlin 375, but that was a year or two ago....
I've seen them since in the 350-400 range, so 525 sounds pretty high to me.

Read this article by Paco Kelly about the .375 Win. That should seal the deal.

http://www.sixgunner.com/backissues/paco/375win.htm

The price sounds a little high for the 375. The 375 is a great gun. I would rank it equal to a 356. I have owned a 375 Marlin and I own a 356 Winchester. The 356 is a little faster bullet, but the 375 shoots a little larger diameter and heavier bullet when handloaded. The 375 has an advantage over the 444 past 150 yards and gives better penatration (In my opinion.) The disadvantage is finding ammo, if you do not reload. I would rank the 375 as a good deer gun out to 200 yards using 200 grain bullets. I would rank the 375 as a good elk, moose, and black bear gun out to 165 yards using 255 grain bullets.

On the other hand, the 444 is a great gun also. If you hand load and shoot gas check hard cast bullets, it becomes a beast. Either way you can't go wrong.

The .375 has moderate recoil while being accurate and deadly at over 200 yards when using handloads. Just the same, the price is too high. These rifles regularly bring between $3-400.

I agree, Sunday Creek. The numbers you quote definitely apply to the Winchester rifles. However, from what I've seen, the Marlins are a lot rarer. Therein may lie the origin of the higher price.

RSY

RSY - No, I'm talking Marlins. Though I have seen a rare NIB M375 advertised for $450-500 the used Marlins I have seen advertised have all been from $300 to $425 and most fall in the $325 to $375 range. On the defunct 336 forum at Marlin Talk a .375 was listed for sale about every three weeks and almost all of them fell in the range that I purchased mine in. A year ago I stopped at a local gun show and left with a very nice M375 and a box of ammo for $350.

I agree that this is too high. Some of the online dealers are stretching the envelope on prices to see what the ceiling is. I believe an accurate price would be in the $350-400 range. There were a little over 16,000 Marlin 375's made and they are more rare than the BB94. But street prices don't seem to support this. It boils down to which rifle you like the best, Marlin or Winchester. The Win is classier but Marlin's is a very solid rifle. I have one of each and this is my take. I've only hunted the Marlin so far.

As for comparison with the 444 it depends more on you. The 444 can crank out more raw power at any range, that those flat points work to, but the 375 with good handloads will be close on it's heals. And the 375 is much more manageable and not as loud.

I'm a 375 Junky...so take my comments with a grain of salt. :D

Thanks to all of you for your comments. Based on your comments I will let this 375 pass and keep my eyes open for a more reasonable price.
Thanks again for your help.

sounds like a couple of excellent choices. i had a 444 regret getting rid of it every day. i took one deer with it it left a trail for about twenty yards a blind man in the dark could follow.dont know much about the 375 i just picked on up from a friend of mine. it came with dies,2 boxes of slugs, about 100 rounds and about 30 new brass for 200.i guess i got a heck of a deal. i was gonna put up a post about it today i guess my questions were answered

SCSOUTH,
If your still looking for a 444 I've got a real good one e-mail me. Starrbow@aol.com

Check your PM................................................ .....Marko

[QUOTE=Duckbill]I think every Marlin lever gunner should have a 375 in the cabinet. QUOTE]

:rolleyes: Now why did you have to go and say that! Please don't encourage my weaknesses!

I know of three shooters/friends who have recently become owners of a Marlin 375. Being a fan of the mid-30 calibers, I am finding it harder and harder to ignore this rare Marlin. Not being a handloader, however, has kept me from really considering it a MUST have. But if I keep hearing comments like that, I will have to reconsider my "next purchase" options.

Sorry LEVERPULLER. I had no idea your condition was as bad as the rest of us. Prescription: Buy 2 Marlins and call me in the morning. :D

Leverpuller,

I don't reload either but I own a .375. You can get all the ammo you need at Wisconsin Carteridge Company at a reasonable price... you just ran out of excuses.

Just for the record, I paid $400. for mine in 97% condition. It is one gorgeous rifle!

SS

Leverpuller,

I don't reload either but I own a .375. You can get all the ammo you need at Wisconsin Carteridge Company at a reasonable price... you just ran out of excuses.

Just for the record, I paid $400. for mine in 97% condition. It is one gorgeous rifle!

SS

Actually Sidespin, you were one of the fellas I was referring. I didn't realize that factory ammunition could be had at all, much less at a reasonable price. I have always heard the reloaders praise it's performance.

Yep, I guess you're right. I don't have any excusses left. Right now I'm waiting for the H&R .22-250 to arrive. There's a gun show this weekend in Asheville. Lord help me!

Winchester still makes 375 Win - 200 grain Power point. Unless they've discontinued it very recently.
They list it on their website as available.

Here's a decent looking shooter for a fair price.

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976444723.htm

Bart, that is a nice one and $300 is a good price.

SCSOUTH- Hey, somebodys waving a 444 in your face- PICK IT UP!
But don't forget the .375- I agree, every Marlin owner should have one....

leverpuller
i also have a .375 levergun and eat your heart out
a .375 double rifle
tom

Saw a Marlin the other day for $400 U.S. A shade pricey for me, as my 375 needs are being filled this minute, but if you all have an interest, I can vector you in.

Regards,

Steve

Thanks, I have been away for a while. After my first post on this topic. I took the advice given in regard to pricing a 375. Went to a local gun show a couple of weeks later, saw only one and it was priced at $369. I felt that the condition should have been better for the price. I will keep looking.