Marlin 39A
I just mounted a Leupold scope on a 39A for a customer. I won't say the best rimfire rifle made cause there are other good ones but I do love them. Got my first when I was 9 years old and my dad called from Pendelton and told my grandfather it was time I had a rifle and to take me and let me pick one out.My uncle took me to J.M. Fields where they had a good selection. I fell in love with the Marlin 39A and while my uncle was trying to talk me into a nice little bolt action of some kind I was having none of it.I'm not sure what thet rifle cost but I'm guessing it took a good chunk out of a Marine Gunny's pay check. Whatever the cost it was worth every penny for the enjoyment I received from that rifle.
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I am a BIG Marlin lever action fan. I am thinking of adding a 22LR to the mix and wanted to know if anyone had the 39A in their safe and what you thought about it.
All the write-ups on it give it good marks.0 -
Is Marlin still making the 39A?
Nobody seems to have any.0 -
So what year is a B 378, i can't find it on Marlin Dates Of Manufacture. 0 -
I have an opportunity to buy a Marlin model 39a golden. I have not seen the rifle, the seller tells me it is in very good shape and has not been fired much. I really don't need another 22. From looking on the internet this seems like a good deal. What are your thoughts? 0 -
So what has happened to the 39A market? 6 months ago the used rifles in fair condition were going for over $400 and the NIB for $600. I notice now that anything over $300-$350 isn't even getting bid upon. Any idea's as to why the interest and price has dropped? 0 -
I have two marlin 22's, one's a 1953 and one's a 1956, the 56 has a weaver b6 scope on it, both are in good shape, any idea what they might be worth. mike 0 -
What is a Marlin 39a prefix C worth?? in great shape???????????? 0 -
They are lots of fun, not to mention tack drivers. 0 -
Solid rifle. Steel and wood..good balance and accurate to boot. I have a couple..and feel they beat Winchester and Browning all to pieces.
That being said...the Henry lever .22 I have is an absolute joy to shoot..fine trigger and just seems to not miss..and is the smoothist action I have ever felt, in a lever.
THAT being said..I cannot recommend the Henry..because subsequent experiences with Henry seems to indicate that MINE is the only decent Henry on the planet.0 -
I have a 39A Article II. I think it looks good. It's fun to shoot and it's more accurate than I am. Good rifles. 0 -
There is no alternative. The 39 is the one and only .22 lever gun. Do not be fooled by imitators. 0 -
C'mon, Scorvers..don't be SHY..tell us how you REALLY feel...!![:D][:D] 0 -
I have one, and I have loved the Model 39A since 1956. It has the longest production run of any firearm, any where, any place. It is an American icon that also happens to be the very best .22 caliber rifle ever built.
Did I mention that I like them?? [:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]
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I have a 39 also. There is just something about an antique or vintage marlin "square-bolt" lever gun that somehow feels right. The 39 is a great .22. No way to go wrong by getting one. 0 -
Thanks guys. I absolutely love my Marlin lever actions:
30AS 30-30 in factory camo
1895G 45-70
Model 410 shotgun (yeah...shotgun)
Think it is about time to add a 22 to the family there [:p]0 -
Grew up shooting a 39A borrowed from my older brother. Kept it off and on at various periods of my younger days. He'd never sell me his and I don't care for the silly safety added to the newer models. Was fortunate to recently acquire a long-desired, older model 39A in a trade. Haven't had the chance to shoot it yet, but I have noted that I'm sleeping much better just knowing that it's in the house and it belongs to me.[^] 0 -
That 1895 45-70 ? Shooting the new pointed bullets, they will misfeed the last round.
The fix is a new magazine follower that is concave, instead of convex..and it has a little dimple at the rear center. Feeds like a charm.
And...talk about SECURITY...that handy little bundle with the GREat big bore...sure feels 'right'...0 -
I8m on my second Model 39. I got stupid and sold the first one. This is a rifle everyone should have . Just pick one up and see how it feels 0 -
Highball...I am not using the Leverevolution ammo. Something about 405gr of lead just makes me feel secure [:p]
I really do love that rifle...people kinda look at me with amazement on the range when they here the report.
And yes...it is one of the guns that stays ready and available in the house.0 -
I have one I bought 2 years ago from nunn. It was made in 1956 and is in pretty sad shape (it was cheap). Wood looks worn and barrel has rust from abuse and neglect.
But it works and shoots just fine. A full-size 22 rifle.0 -
My dads had one since Jesus Christ was a little boy.Its my favorite "borrow gun"[:D][:D][:D] 0 -
Mine is my first gun, a "Golden 39A Mountie". There is no way I could tell you how many boxes of ammo it has consumed. Right now it is full of CCI shorts and scoped (for my old eyes). Got it dialed in at 25 yards and it has accounted for 14 squirrels so far this year.
If you get one, keep it or you will forever regret letting it go.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Ramtinxxl
Grew up shooting a 39A borrowed from my older brother. Kept it off and on at various periods of my younger days. He'd never sell me his and I don't care for the silly safety added to the newer models. Was fortunate to recently acquire a long-desired, older model 39A in a trade. Haven't had the chance to shoot it yet, but I have noted that I'm sleeping much better just knowing that it's in the house and it belongs to me.[^]
Ram, tell me more about the "silly safety added to the newer models". I've had a 1894SS .44 MAG on order since June and the last time I talked to Marlin they said I should have it by the end of deer season. I didn't know nothing about no "silly safety added to the newer models". [:(]0 -
Uh-oh..you WON'T be happy. The lawyers are designing guns, nowadays... 0 -
Leave the safety off and use the half-cocked hammer. That's what I did with my newer Win 94 before I sold it. I forgot there was even a safety on it. 0 -
At the tip of the red arrow. Just don't belong there. Messes up the classic lines. Highball nailed it...dammm lawwwyers! Guntech59 is prolly right, though. I just didn't like the looks of it--and the idea that I was too stupid to handle a gun without that safety added. [V]0 -
Don't they make a plug to get rid of the stupid button. Seems I saw sumthin' posted on RimfireCentral.
Ramtin- I'm off Wed and Thurs if ya wanna go shootin' at HR or go to the camp and shoot sumthin'.0 -
I bought a 1897 Texan (which is a 39 action w/octagonal barrel) for my wife a few years back and next to my M52, it's my favorite 22. 0 -
I've been plinking a lot for the last three years with a Marlin Golden 39A Mountie - simply wonderful gun! 0 -
I have one of the old ones from my Grandpa, must be from 1930s. I love it, very solid action and accurate. 0
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