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Old 03-09-2024, 06:32 PM
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A couple more of my case colored Marlin's.
The top rifle is a 39A first model made in 1939. No bullseye, round barrel, S pistol grip, square lever, and beaver tail forearm.
The bottom rifle is a 39A 2nd model made in 1941 with a bullseye, rounded lever, and flat pistol grip.

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The 2nd model is listed as having a semi-beaver tail forearm. My 2nd model has the same forearm as the 1st model. Perhaps a transition rifle until parts were used up.

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The first model has the flat butt plate and the second model has a curved butt plate.

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Let's see those 39A's! I know they're abundant among the forum members.
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Old 03-09-2024, 07:15 PM
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Very nice!

I passed on a beauty with tang sight & octagonal barrel several years ago.

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That tang sight is pretty awesome. Kind of a work of art all on its own
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Beautiful rifles!
I just bought a 39a at auction last week. It has a kidney shaped brass insert in the pistol grip cap with the initials "RI". I've never seen this before. Serial number dates my 39 to 1951.

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Those are awesome. I've never run into one with a case hardened receiver. All of mine have come from pawn shops. Many years ago they would show up regularly and for decent prices. I would buy them whenever funds allowed. It has been several years now since I've seen one.

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