Marlin 39A ?

SP45

November 28, 2014 18:18

Looked at 3 today.1st one had checkering on the pistol grip and forearm and on the left side of the receiver there were 2 holes besides the four pins that should be there,they were up by the forearm...possibly for a scope mount?And shrouded front sight,$395. 2nd one was in 22mag very rare accordding to the dealer,decent condition had some rust spots on the receiver and some one took some steel wool to it,didn't work well.$550

3rd one said it was pre warning on the tag,think he met pre war? in excellent condition.$625

I don't know anything of the 39A,you guys here got my interest in them and these are the first ones I have run across. Need opinions please. THANKS HD

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  SP45

  November 28, 2014 18:18

  I know the marlin book states that one year, early 50s sometime, the 39A was drilled and tapped on the barrel for a side mount scope. Does anyone know what year that was and what the letter prefix was for that year. Thanks

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  kimi

  November 28, 2014 21:26

  Chronology of the 39A
  
  "1954 The Model 39A-Mountie barrel now shown as Ballard type. Sears guns to have four telescope mounting holes in the barrel." Reference page 289, Marlin Firearms, Brophy.
  
  The micro-groove rifling was added in place of the Ballard type in 1954 as well. Same reference.

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  SP45

  November 29, 2014 04:06

  Thanks. Both of these guns have an L prefix which would make then 1954 but have micro groove barrels?

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  Fatstrat

  November 29, 2014 07:17

  I believe 48 0r 49 was last year of Ballard barrels.

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  fordsix

  November 29, 2014 07:43

  seen one did not buy it look crappy with the barrel side holes seen to many 22 of the eara with that side hole scope mounts

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