marlin 39A or CZ 457lux

[jeffrefrig]

I've been shooting mine as long as I remember. It was one of Dad's but unfortunately mine now. My 39A D serial puts it at 1947, 10 years older than me and in much better shape. My grandson was ecstatic when I pulled it out in one of our outings.

 

[BrovoEchoSierra]

You will never regret getting either one. However, even though the 39 and 39 A were in production for roughly 100 years, they are now getting collectable, and harder to find. Get one while you can, and pick up a CZ when you have the cash to do so.
Buy one with the little "JM" hallmark on the barrel, and no one that was made durring the Remington years.

 

[clang444]

Marlin 39A gets my vote, I have a 39 and two 39As. The Winchester 9422 is another great option.

 

[44wheelman]

The CZ if you want to put a scope on it and shoot for accuracy (yawn).

I was down the 39 rabbit hole, not all are perfect, I've had a lemon or two. One had feed issues, the another poor accuracy. Still have a Mountie, TDS, & regular model. My 9422 has a slicker action, and I find to bit a bit less clumsy/ better handling than a std 39A. I still like both.

No wrong answer, just the size of the smile on your face. Good luck.

 

[22lrfan]

My 39 Mounties were my favorite until I found a 39 Carbine. Now it gets shot more than the others.

 

[CptCurl]

39A Price Check

I'm a .22LR junkie. I have quite a few. Back in the '70s I had a Marlin 39A which I loved to shoot. It left in a long-ago gun trade. For years I have had some pangs of remorse, and I have considered replacing it.

Can somebody please educate me as to the going rate on an excellent condition 39A?

Thanks,
Curly

 

[SnidelyWhiplash]

Depending on when made, condition and variation…anywhere from $800-$1200…maybe more. The secret is out on these fine rifles. Winchester 9422s go for as much or more and the Marlin is a better and nicer gun.

 

[dave1918a2]

The Marlin 39's with the Ballard rifling are by far the more accurate of the 39's. The micro-groove, not so good. Of course the CZ will out plink either one. My favorite accurate lever gun is this Browning BL-22 grade II with a 24 inch octagon barrel. It will almost shoot with the CZ

 

[Golddollar]

I'm a .22LR junkie. I have quite a few. Back in the '70s I had a Marlin 39A which I loved to shoot. It left in a long-ago gun trade. For years I have had some pangs of remorse, and I have considered replacing it.

Can somebody please educate me as to the going rate on an excellent condition 39A?

Thanks,
Curly

Gunrunnerauctions.com in Ohio has a Marlin 39A listed as Item #26 in its current online auction.

 

[VaTom]

Can't comment on the CZ. But I have a 1958 Marlin Golden 39A. Most accurate .22 I own. The Marlin I have has a walnut stock and is a hefty full size rifle. Get an older one with the JM stamping on the barrel. The next most accurate of my collection is a 1977 Remington Model 572. The older Marlins are not getting any cheaper. Mine in the picture along with the Remington 572, Colt 1956 Official Police, and an Ithaca WWII 1911a1. (It was vintage day for me at the range).

 

[Neumann]

I have a JM 39A and a CZ456. Both are well made, fun to shoot, and accurate. Once the CZ is broken in, it's is smooth as silk to operate.

If you clean the Marlin 39A from the muzzle, without breaking it down, be sure to clamp the extractor down by turning the mysterious screw head 1/4 turn. I broke mine, and it took a year to get a replacement.

 

[S-W4EVER]

I only have one 39A, an 1897 Texan (like a Mountie with an octagon barrel). It's a good shooter (and not bad to look at). You can't go wrong with a good Marlin (& all mine are JM's).

 

[Golddollar]

I'm a .22LR junkie. I have quite a few. Back in the '70s I had a Marlin 39A which I loved to shoot. It left in a long-ago gun trade. For years I have had some pangs of remorse, and I have considered replacing it.

Can somebody please educate me as to the going rate on an excellent condition 39A?

Thanks,
Curly

Gunrunnerauctions.com in Ohio has a Marlin 39A listed as Item #26 in its current online auction.

Good luck if you bid on this. Sometimes you can get a good deal. I know I got a great deal on the S&W Model 41 I just acquired through them.