My original intention was to shoot the gun, but I think I am going to try and keep it new for at least a while. One day I am just going to say the hell with it, and take it out. I always felt that guns were for shooting not saving, I can't take it with me that's for sure. I am going to have to work on this one. The only difference with this gun is the dating on the receiver 1894 to 1994 that's it. Price I paid was $470.00 in new condition. Good, Bad, who knows, but I know there are not many out there and someone is always looking for 356's. I read that a Marlin 356 on the Auction Arms site was in the $1400.00 dollar range, that's nuts.