Chickamauga Slim Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I found a new rifle that I'd like to buy but need to raise some extra cash to make it happen. I have a Marlin 1894 Cowboy Limited (JM stamped) in 357/38spl with a shortened stock (12.5 lop). My wife used it until she fell in love with a '73. I started SASS in 2008 with a Henry Big Boy, 45colt, that I already owned. It didn't take long for me to get fast enough to outrun it. They have both been in the safe unused for a while. So my question is, which one should I sell? Any advice will be welcomed. Thanks, Chickamauga Slim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Sell the Henry. No question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Can you buy a new Marlin Cowboy Limited in case you get sellers remorse? No? Then sell the Henry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCandless Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 My opinion, (everybody has one), is that the Marlin would sell fastest. But you probably wouldn't use the Henry again, and you can use the Marlin as a backup, especially if you get a Widdermatic action job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 16 minutes ago, Chickamauga Slim said: I found a new rifle that I'd like to buy but need to raise some extra cash to make it happen. I have a Marlin 1894 Cowboy Limited (JM stamped) in 357/38spl with a shortened stock (12.5 lop). My wife used it until she fell in love with a '73. I started SASS in 2008 with a Henry Big Boy, 45colt, that I already owned. It didn't take long for me to get fast enough to outrun it. They have both been in the safe unused for a while. So my question is, which one should I sell? Any advice will be welcomed. Thanks, Chickamauga Slim That Marlin sounds kinda familiar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Big Boy !!! Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Sell the Big boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purly SASS # 57438 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Sell me the marlin I sold you for your granddaughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickamauga Slim Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 39 minutes ago, Captain Bill Burt said: That Marlin sounds kinda familiar... Wonder why? It seems unanimous that I should sell the Henry. Interestingly enough this is the same advice my wife gave me last night! So, I've never tried to sell a gun online. Where is the best place to post the Henry, I don't think anyone here would be interested in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I would put it in the Wire Classifieds, just in case, and also on Gunbroker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Steak Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Sell the Henry Give me the Marlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Opinion: Sell the Henry Big Boy. Keep the Marlin: Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Spade Mikey Wilson Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Sell the Henry Big Boy....Keep the Marlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 List it in the classifieds and have Branchwater post it on the Wartrace Classifieds you might be surprised. Bring it to the range June 6th if you still have it. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Chickamauga Slim said: Interestingly enough this is the same advice my wife gave me last night! Wait! Wait! Wait! Your wife already told you what to do and you sneak in here for "advice"? You, Sir, are very brave indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickamauga Slim Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Hendo said: Wait! Wait! Wait! Your wife already told you what to do and you sneak in here for "advice"? You, Sir, are very brave indeed. well I've never been accused of bravery, but I have been know to make errant choices from time to time. Running your comment through my memory bank makes me realize this is one of those times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Hendo said: Wait! Wait! Wait! Your wife already told you what to do and you sneak in here for "advice"? You, Sir, are very brave indeed. Or a newlywed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Montana Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Listen to your wife, sell the Henry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Leave the gun, take the cannoli. Oops I mean sell the Henry, keep the Marlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kloehr Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Let me put it this way... If you list the Marlin and my lady sees the post, she could buy it in a heartbeat. If you list the Henry, she might let out a yawn. I'm sure if I tracked that listing, someone will buy it in a week or two. If it were me, and if my lady is anything like your's... Sell the Henry! But if you go against my advice and that of your lady, I might show my lady your listing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 don’t sell anything, just buy another gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo casey #19191 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Just keep them all.You can never have too many GUNs. Largo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Remember a Married Man can Either Be Happy Or Right .... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Creek Kid Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Sell both and get a 66. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickamauga Slim Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 16 hours ago, Marshal Hangtree said: Or a newlywed. Been a newlywed for 44 years now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickamauga Slim Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Thunder Creek Kid said: Sell both and get a 66. I have a 66, love it, the lever is bent & timing is off. Easier to buy a new rifle than to find a lever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickamauga Slim Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickamauga Slim Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 7 hours ago, Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 said: Remember a Married Man can Either Be Happy Or Right .... Jabez Cowboy JC, I've been married 44 years. My wife leaves the seat up for me & I leave it down for her. Often I'm happy & right, sometimes I'm happy & wrong. Either way, from 62 years of observing married couples and women in general, I won the wife lottery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Only a Working on year 36 .... Got 3 new Grand Babies Scheduled in for this Year ... One any Day ... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe E.S. Corpus SASS #87667 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Post the Henry for sale on non-cowboy listings. Take advantage of the name recognition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Henry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dan Dawkins Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 On 5/20/2020 at 11:43 AM, Captain Bill Burt said: I would put it in the Wire Classifieds, just in case, and also on Gunbroker. I have sold everything from guns to outdoor gear to farm implements on Outdoors Trader, not sure where you’re located, but all of my transactions have been positive. Outdoors Trader covers Georgia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Creek Jack Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Bye bye Henry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 On 5/20/2020 at 11:36 AM, Chickamauga Slim said: Wonder why? It seems unanimous that I should sell the Henry. Interestingly enough this is the same advice my wife gave me last night! So, I've never tried to sell a gun online. Where is the best place to post the Henry, I don't think anyone here would be interested in it. I would make a different suggestion. If you have a reputable local gunshop that does consignment, seriously consider it. They get to deal with potential buyers. They get to advertise. If something breaks, they get to deal with that too. I have bought and sold gun online or through ads, but always felt more comfortable dealing directly with my local gunshop. Yeah, they take a fee for the service, but I think it's well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkeep Casey Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 15 hours ago, Dirty Dan Dawkins said: I have sold everything from guns to outdoor gear to farm implements on Outdoors Trader, not sure where you’re located, but all of my transactions have been positive. Outdoors Trader covers Georgia. Those guys at Wartrace all have confusing names Chickamauga Slim does not live in GA and Nantahala Ned does not live in NC...… Randy Saint Eagle can't even fly, just plain confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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