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Gunshow Marlin 1939
Found this marlin 1939 , first year of the 39A. Action was the smoothest I have ever worked. Opened it up and it was pack FULL of cosmoline.
Traded a 1st yr 4 digit boxed k22 for it.
Charlie
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Charlie,
Great looking Marlin and the case colors are fabulous.
Congratulations!
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I'd have laid out cash and kept the Smith, but whatever.....it's a very nice rifle indeed.
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I did it the other way around. Traded a 1939 Marlin for a S&W. Was happy with my trade. Hope you will be with yours.
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Charlie, I am a BIG fan of them lever actions. That is a Beauty !! Great find and Enjoy Buddy !!
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Nice indeed!! Love the color case and bet that action is still nice and tight. Good score. If only they were all built like that today.
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Very Nice, Charlie's! Plus, you seem to be able to find 4 digit K22's all the time. 
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Somethings are just pretty!
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Just look at the grain in that wood! The whole gun is beautiful. I think you made a good bargain.
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Found this marlin 1939 , first year of the 39A. Action was the smoothest I have ever worked. Opened it up and it was pack FULL of cosmoline.
Traded a 1st yr 4 digit boxed k22 for it.
Charlie
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Personally I think you STOLE IT! The Smith can be replaced but that Marlin in THAT CONDITION (sort of assuming it's original) would be a very difficult task. I think you came out way on top!!
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thanks guys. I am pretty pumped over this lever action.
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As Usual!
You did really well, not many around like that except those you were in company with last week-end! Is it for sale?
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That’s a beauty for sure. I have a 1st year also only it was rebarreled with a micro groove barrel. And the action is the slickest of any of my marlin lever actions. Congrats
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Very nice! Mine is new, 1954, and not as fancy.
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That is one dandy specimen Charlie. Do you plan on shooting it?
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Probably take it out for a little exercise, but I have a nice 1954 (also) to shoot. I'll admire it for now.
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Can I shoot it?
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I own my dad's that is an earlier one than yours. Model 39 and has the case coloring, octagonal barrel as well an a 4 digit serial number. But I have to say, those stocks look brand new! A very nice Marlin for sure.
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Of course. You can be the first.
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Beautiful rifle - one that many people would give much more than you parted with to own. Only the early 39As retained the case-hardening of the earlier versions.
I have only one Marlin - it's also a 39A, vintage of 1951. A previous owner had customized it into a real work of art, and I'm proud to own it now.
Congrats!
John
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