Last updated September 28, 2026
Colt AR-15 vs Marlin 1894
Real price comparison based on 37 tracked r/gundeals deals — Colt AR-15 priced on new deals, Marlin 1894 on new.
Bottom line
Cheaper historically: Colt AR-15 at $650, tracked Dec 3, 2025.
Lower average: Colt AR-15 at $909.
More deals tracked: Marlin 1894 (25 vs 12).
Set alerts on both — Colt AR-15 · Marlin 1894.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Colt AR-15 | Marlin 1894 |
|---|---|---|
| Historical low | $650 Dec 2025 |
$725 Dec 2025 |
| Tracked average | $909 | $1052 |
| Median price | $973 | $1032 |
| Highest tracked | $1080 | $1500 |
| Real-deal threshold | < $899 | < $899 |
| Steal threshold | < $750 | < $879 |
| Deals tracked | 12 | 25 |
3 cheapest Colt AR-15 deals
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[rifle] PD Trade Colt MIL/LE marked LE6920 - $650 Shipp…$650Dec 03, 2025 · summitgunauctions.com
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[Rifle] Colt M4 LE Carbine with KAC rail and VFG- $750$750Jun 25, 2025 · shop.gafiringline.com
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[Other Gun] Colt LE6920-OEM1 - $799.95 + FS$800Jun 03, 2026
3 cheapest Marlin 1894 deals
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[Rifle] Marlin 1894 .44 Mag 10 Round 20" Lever Action R…$725Dec 18, 2025 · gradysoutdoors.com
- $761
- $879
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Frequently Asked Questions
Colt AR-15 or Marlin 1894 — which is cheaper?
Historically, the Colt AR-15 has the lower floor at $650, tracked Dec 3, 2025. By average, Colt AR-15 wins at $909.
Which has more deals available?
Marlin 1894 appears more often in r/gundeals deals (25 vs 12).
Should I get the Colt AR-15 or the Marlin 1894?
Set free alerts on both. Pick whichever drops to its real-deal threshold first that matches your use case.
About the editor
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We track every priced post on r/gundeals, fingerprint products, and verify dealer reputations. This page is updated as new deal data arrives.