I'M ALMOST ASHAMED OF MYSELF!......ALMOST!

[Pathfinder]

To the OP, it is fun finding pearls out there, ain't it? I picked up a like new Marlin 336 at a farm auction one time in gorgeous condition, a very little wear around the ejector, otherwise in great shape. I was pleasantly surprised to find it was made in 1952.

When I sold the ranch, I sold the rifle, and was filled with regret as I handed the buyer the rifle. So, I did what any of you would do in a similar situation - I went out looking for another. And I am pleased to ay, I found one. It is in rougher shape than the first was, but has one thing going for it - it was made in 1948. BTW, that is the first model year for the Marlin 336.

So the finds are out there, and since so little cash was involved in yours, I would say - Congratulations!

[Solus]

Private sale!  Write up a very simple bill of sale that has both your names and addresses, what was exchanged (guns by make, model and SN, and the cash that changed hands), both of you sign and date, and file it with your personal papers.

I have a friend who, in addition to the bill of sale, has anyone he sells/trades to fill out Form 4473 just as an FFL dealer would.  He doesn't send it off anywhere, but keeps it for CYA.  He figures it will show "due diligence" should the buyer turn out to be trouble.  He also verifies and records drivers license info.


Coroner, if you should sell that Single Six in the near future for that ~$600 figure, you might sleep better if you sent that guy 15% of your profit on it as a finders fee...