I suppose that when Remington folded they quit making them. Then buyers decided that they had to have one and there weren't that many available.
Question...did the early 1895's have the JM stamp? If so, that would add to the guns value if the mark existed.

I also think I have read that Ruger has resumed production after an upgrade to tooling so there will be some more on the market. Don't know the price of the Marlin/Ruger.

I have no "inside scoop" it's all speculation on my part.