ORIGINAL: statjunk
I don't think Remington will ever put thier name on a Marlin gun. Would reduce it's value over night. As for the savings for Marlin because of the ability to buy in bulk, I think that is going to be the downfall. Some guy sitting his a$$ in an office that maybe shoots a gun once or twice a year is going to make a bone headed decision to save what amounts to 10 cents per rifle by buying some slightly different metal or slightly less quality wood and ruin a good gun.
Tom
You think so? I think overall in America, Marlin is considered a cheaper product than Remington. I maybe wrong, but that is just my view of America. So not sure how you would reduce a value of a lever anymore than it is.
For example. I have 3 levers. and none really hold much value. I have a 1895 45-70 with microgroove, and you can't get $300 for that gun, even though new its $450. But I can get new 700's BDL's for $600-$650, and still find buyers for $450 to $500. I have other newer 30-30's that I would be lucky to get $240 for.