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39a, i might have broken a speed record today
getting my bill fold out
was offered this 1939, case hardened marlin 39a serial number 16xx this morning for a very decent price,
I love old marlins
wood fit is perfect, no extra holes, no cracks, all original, closet queen, now just going to give it a thorough cleaning
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10-02-2017, 08:34 PM
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Oh man, that's nice.
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10-02-2017, 08:39 PM
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Your local mini-mart sells antique Marlins? 
Very nice! I’m jealous.
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10-02-2017, 08:45 PM
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Very nice, indeed.
One of my favorite shooters is a Marlin Golden 39A Mountie. It was a gift from a deceased friend which makes it all the more special. Just a pleasure to shoot:
I recently added the basic 4x scope to help sighting.
Good luck with your Marlin.
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10-02-2017, 09:15 PM
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Great looking first year/ first variation M39A.
Certainly don't see many lying around like that!
Congrats..
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10-02-2017, 09:21 PM
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I got one also a few months ago.
Mine's a 1956 version.
Great rifle, and accurate.
It came with a scope which is a good thing because I can't see much without it.
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Your local mini-mart sells antique Marlins?
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local gun store is a old fashion country store
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Really nice rifle. I have one from 1958 that I absolutely love.
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It doesn't matter what you paid. You got a bargain. Larry
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10-03-2017, 09:20 PM
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NIce, really nice. Congrats
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Nice!
I'll bet you're just itchin' to shoot it! I know I would be!
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10-04-2017, 08:59 AM
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ky-wonder:
You scored BIG TIME!!!!! That Marlin is in excellent condition for it's age (assuming it has not been re-finished). My FAV. all around .22
is the Marlin 39A built before they "improved it" (not) in the 80's. They are pretty much bullet proof and I love the fact that it is a full sized rifle built for an adult. Since it's the longest production rifle in history there are tons of parts and accessories too. ENJOY!!!
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shes a shooter, took out this afternoon and let her eat some cci standard velocity stuff, she was picking walnuts out of a tree with ease at 50 yards
added some more photos,
I was offered a Blue 98+% colt 4" 38 diamondback even trade for it this afternoon, but I just could not let it go, there are several nice diamond backs out there very few of these early 39a's
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That 22 is not replaceable. Not for a Colt. Not for nothing. Not for money. Keep it. Shoot it.
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Can't beat those old 39's. I have a 39 first variation that was unfortunately rebarreled prior to 1955 but man is it a shooter. Same goes for my '54 Mountie and my '72 39M. Here's all 3 in a family pic.
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shes a shooter, took out this afternoon and let her eat some cci standard velocity stuff, she was picking walnuts out of a tree with ease at 50 yards
added some more photos,
I was offered a Blue 98+% colt 4" 38 diamondback even trade for it this afternoon, but I just could not let it go, there are several nice diamond backs out there very few of these early 39a's
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I'm a little jealous. :-) Enjoy it.
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Such a great find. That is one of the rifles on my short list. Someday I guess. Congrats
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Wow!!!! Great find
Beautiful stocks also
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Mighty fine Marlin. Congratulations on finding that one.
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Won't see any more like that.
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They even have that stupid safety for $3200. They got to be kidding.
Mine is 12 years newer than the OP’s and I would not trade it for one of the new ones.
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Wow! The price for my original 39a just appreciated appreciably!
PS: Not actually for sale at any price.
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"PS: Not actually for sale at any price."
Correct you are....!
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A magnificent find of a classic and beautiful 39A. Little wonder that you broke a speed record getting your cash out!
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OP that us a beautiful rifle! I've never seen one with a color case hardened receiver.
I agree about old rifles; I have nine leverguns, five of which are Marlins, the one that seems to be the best fit and finished is a 1953 336SC (Sporting Carbine) chambered in .32 Winchester Special that I inherited from my Dad in 2003.
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