Marlin Model 39A

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  • mp40man
    Member
    • Sep 2014
    • 58
    #1

    Marlin Model 39A

    I lucked into this at an estate sale in the small town that I reside in. It is a Marlin Model 39A lever action .22 cal from 1956. I had one years ago but let it get away. The previous owner put a sling swivel stud right through the bullseye and it was missing the the front sight hood. An easy fix. Here' a few pics and thanks for looking. Rich. 100_1668.jpg100_1665.jpg100_1667.jpg100_1674.jpg100_1675.jpg
    IGNORANCE IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE COMMODITY THAT YOU CAN OWN
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    • barretcreek
      Senior Member
      • Sep 2013
      • 6065
      #2
      Does that have Micro-groove rifling or conventional? Almost bought one of that vintage which was pre-Micro-groove.

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        • mp40man
          Member
          • Sep 2014
          • 58
          #3
          Originally posted by barretcreek
          Does that have Micro-groove rifling or conventional? Almost bought one of that vintage which was pre-Micro-groove.
          Micro-Groove rifling. Rich
          IGNORANCE IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE COMMODITY THAT YOU CAN OWN

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            • joem
              Senior Member, Deceased
              • Aug 2009
              • 11835
              #4
              Very very nice!

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                • bruce
                  Senior Member
                  • Sep 2009
                  • 3759
                  #5
                  Beautiful rifle. One of the finest lever-action .22 rifles ever designed or produced. The ones I've fired have been extremely accurate. A receiver sight allows even better accuracy. Enjoy! Sincerely. bruce.
                  " Unlike most conservatives, libs have no problem exploiting dead children and dancing on their graves."

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                    • butlersrangers
                      Senior Member
                      • May 2012
                      • 533
                      #6
                      Nice looking rifle - Every young man needs an old Marlin 39 in his 'wardrobe' !!!!

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                        • Emri
                          Senior Member
                          • Aug 2009
                          • 1649
                          #7
                          Very Nice !!! My first thought was "is it micro-groove" or before then. As a gunsmith, I knew the change over was mid 50's but still don't know the exact date. I see them seldom in the shop for repairs and almost never see one traded in for a "new" gun. They hold their value well. A new one ( if Marlin ever makes anymore ) is over $600 retail.

                          I mowed grass all summer long in 1972 to earn enough to buy mine. ( Mom had to do 4473, still have it and it appears in as new condition ) It was right at <$100 with tax and a 4X Marlin (cheap) scope. The amazing thing is it will shoot one ragged hole at 25yds with anything from cheap promo loads to premium stuff.

                          Hope your's shoots as well !!

                          Thanks for posting pics,

                          Emri
                          Last edited by Emri; 06-01-2016, 10:24.

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