Marlin 120 MXR Magnum w/ 40" Barrel - Sell or chop?

[david.graham]

My dad gave me a Marlin Model 120 MXR Magnum in 12 gauge with a 40" barrel. He doesn't hunt, and I'm already set up. I don't need it, I don't really want it, but it seems like a rare barrel, so I wanted to see what you all thought about options:

(1) Sell it.
(2) Cut the barrel down to 18" for home defense.

If this is a rare barrel I would hate to cut it off. At the same time, if there's no market for it, the last 22 inches of barrel are going in the trash.

Any thoughts? Is there a market for this monstrosity?

Thanks!
David

[Regnier (gunrunner)]

David;

I would not cut it. Marlin made 6,984 of the 40 inch barrels, so eventually someone out there will want it for a collectors item. If anything, offer to trade it to someone that might be interested in such a deal. I have seen other barrels for the Model 120 for sale or at auction on the internet, so you might look there first before you do anything.
If you buy a new barrel, you could post your barrel here under the "FOR SALE" section of this site.

[Wishbone]

I have been looking for one of these with the 40" barrel. Please PM me should you decide to sell.

WB

[Regnier (gunrunner)]

Bob;

Offer to buy him any barrel he wants and trade with him...........

[Wishbone]

Good idea, Rick.

david.graham ,
Figure out what barrel length you want, I'll buy it and trade you for the 40 incher even-Steven.
Deal ???

WB

[david.graham]

Thanks for the thoughts, guys. Wishbone - I PM'ed you.