Author Topic: Year old Marauder Never been filled Buy or No-Buy? (Read 2415 times))

Glasstomb · « **on:** March 30, 2019, 08:19:25 PM »

Hello all-

Looking at what would be my 1st PCP. It's an M-Rod. The seller has had it for a year. He never used it and it's never been filled. So it's been stored empty since purchased.

I thought all PCP's should be stored charged to at least 100BAR. Similar to leaving one or two pumps of air in the old vintage pumpers.
Will a dive/paintball shop fill it? (He does not have a pump) Other than bad seals/leaking what other issues might it have?

ShakySarge · « **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2019, 08:23:42 PM »

What Gen? If it is a Gen 1, buy it if it is below 365 bucks shipped. If it is a Gen 2, with a synthetic stock, buy it if under 375-400 bucks. But that is my opinion. Should be a Gen 2 since only a year old. Even if the gun was never filled, it comes factory with a tiny fill. If it has been empty, still not an issue. Seals are cheap as dirt. BUY IT.

Back_Roads · « **Reply #2 on:** March 30, 2019, 08:30:20 PM »

I bid $325 shipped

I have seen NIB for that, any lower they may think you are low balling them, but under the statement it has been empty, it will need some work.

AmBraCol · « **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2019, 10:02:56 PM »

The question is - are you comfortable tinkering with your own rifles?
Next question is - is it a good price?

If the answer to both questions is "Yes", buy it. If not, only buy it if it's a killer deal (like $200 so you could afford to send it off for a reseal and a tune)

Machinist · « **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2019, 10:39:56 PM »

Do you know about the Crossman barrel lottery?

Steve

ShakySarge · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2019, 10:42:58 PM »

Quote from: Machinist on March 30, 2019, 10:39:56 PM

Do you know about the Crossman barrel lottery?

Steve

Inapplicable now. That was only an issue for about a year and a half with the Gen 1 .22 right at the end of the Gen 1's production. It never affected the Gen 2's nor the .177 and .25 Gen 1s.

ShakySarge · « **Reply #6 on:** March 30, 2019, 10:46:47 PM »

Do you have anymore info on the gun such as caliber and stock material? If you can get it at the right price, I will gladly send you all the seals you need and some lubricant for it free of charge and can talk you through re-sealing it instead of you sending it off to someone that would charge an arm and a leg.

fatmike · « **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2019, 10:50:02 PM »

I bought mine .25 marauder gen2 for 340$. New. If the price is right pick it up and get a 40$ hand pump to fill it.

anti-squirrel · « **Reply #8 on:** March 30, 2019, 11:15:31 PM »

I'd buy it if that price was worth it. O-rings are the only thing that could possibly fail if it has never been shot- and they are likely just fine.

Glasstomb · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2019, 01:50:11 PM »

My thanks to all of you for responding

Here's more info:
Gen2\.22cal\Wood stock
Ask is $400. Local deal so no shipping cost.

I've resealed vintage airguns both pumpers and Co2 so I'm confident that I could handle resealing the M-Rod if needed.
Also I've read that the M-Rod is fairly quiet. It would serve as my backyard (garden saving) groundhog eliminator.

Thanks again. The GTA is such a great place.

anti-squirrel · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2019, 02:04:40 PM »

Quote from: Glasstomb on March 31, 2019, 01:50:11 PM

My thanks to all of you for responding

Here's more info:
Gen2\.22cal\Wood stock
Ask is $400. Local deal so no shipping cost.

I've resealed vintage airguns both pumpers and Co2 so I'm confident that I could handle resealing the M-Rod if needed.
Also I've read that the M-Rod is fairly quiet. It would serve as my backyard (garden saving) groundhog eliminator.

Thanks again. The GTA is such a great place.

Offer $350, be prepared to walk away. Bottom line is it is still used.

CraigH · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2019, 02:16:19 PM »

If it has "never been filled", it probably leaks. Would have left the factory with air. Buy one new from Crosman for $404.99 (with discount - and free shipping Friday) and has a warranty.

starlingassassin · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2019, 03:14:15 PM »

Quote from: CraigH on March 31, 2019, 02:16:19 PM

If it has "never been filled", it probably leaks. Would have left the factory with air. Buy one new from Crosman for $404.99 (with discount - and free shipping Friday) and has a warranty.

for the price thats the way id go myself.

now if the guy was asking like 250 or something id snag it,but 400?

id look elsewhere,or haggle him down to 275 lol

Glasstomb · « **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2019, 03:31:06 PM »

Quote from: starlingassassin on March 31, 2019, 03:14:15 PM

Quote from: CraigH on March 31, 2019, 02:16:19 PM
If it has "never been filled", it probably leaks. Would have left the factory with air. Buy one new from Crosman for $404.99 (with discount - and free shipping Friday) and has a warranty.

for the price thats the way id go myself.
now if the guy was asking like 250 or something id snag it,but 400?
id look elsewhere,or haggle him down to 275 lol

Craig/Chris

Thanks for the tip. It was listed less than 24 hrs ago. May just let it sit for a while then make him aware of the Crosman deal. Then start @ $250.

Thanks again for the help.

n2omike · « **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2019, 03:38:31 PM »

The Gen 2 .22 is still a 'barrel lottery' gun. I bought a Gen 2 .22 and it shot like &^^&. Plus, it had the POI issue. It would be zerod one day, and would group somewhere else the next. There are band-aids to fix this, but it's best to just avoid it. If I were set on a new .22, I'd get a new one. You can also order them with the LW barrel nowadays. I fixed mine with a new Hammer Forged barrel. However, it's really tight and needs cleaned constantly. Also used some 1/8" sticky foam tape around the ID of the barrel band to help keep the barrel from getting moved and affecting the POI.

That being said, I have a .25 and it's perfect. Extremely accurate with the factory Green Mountain barrel and no POI problems. If I were set on a .22 I'd either look into a NEW Marauder if I wanted to play with mods, or get something like a Gamo Urban if I just wanted to fill and shoot it.

Good Luck!

UlteriorModem · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2019, 03:46:24 PM »

To answer or actually ask his original question.

What damage could be done by it never being filled?

I thought the idea to store a gun with some pressure is to mainly keep dust out, and check for slow leaks?

Cjs180 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2019, 06:35:04 PM »

What discount is available to get a new one for $405? If that is true I may have to buy one.

maypo59 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 31, 2019, 06:36:28 PM »

Quote from: CraigH on March 31, 2019, 02:16:19 PM

If it has "never been filled", it probably leaks. Would have left the factory with air. Buy one new from Crosman for $404.99 (with discount - and free shipping Friday) and has a warranty.

Just out of curiosity since this is one on my list, in .25.. What is "the discount"? Crossman shows $540.. and don't see anything about "free shipping Friday"...

Thanks..

Back_Roads · « **Reply #18 on:** March 31, 2019, 07:28:06 PM »

There was a link for 20% off in the link below this video, and Fridays Crosman offers free shipping. I see this one is no longer valid, there was also an Airgun Nation code, will see if I can find the link.

http://www.pntra.com/t/RkBFRkhGR0BKTE...

Cjs180 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 31, 2019, 09:35:21 PM »

The code is AGNATION and still works for 25% off. Brings the cost of a 25 down to $420. I may pull the trigger on one next Friday.

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Year old Marauder Never been filled Buy or No-Buy?

Author Topic: Year old Marauder Never been filled Buy or No-Buy? (Read 2415 times))