Marlin Model 39's

[444 Magnum]

Here's a couple more of my cased hardened Marlin lever guns.

The Marlin model 39 was manufactured from 1922 until 1936.

Both of these rifles are marked Marlin's Firearms Corporation. One has an an S prefix and is star marked indicating exceptional fit and finish (S153xx) and the other is serial # 54xx.

 

[444 Magnum]

A few more.

 

[alwslate]

Beautiful classic rifles!

 

[dmar]

Those are real beauties! Do you know when they were made? I'm thinking maybe the 50s?

I've only got one Marlin 39 and it was made in the early 2000s a few years before they shut down New Haven. It's a nice rifle, but I'd love an older one in nice condition. Love the non-checkered stock.

 

[444 Magnum]

Those are real beauties! Do you know when they were made? I'm thinking maybe the 50s?

I've only got one Marlin 39 and it was made in the early 2000s a few years before they shut down New Haven. It's a nice rifle, but I'd love an older one in nice condition. Love the non-checkered stock.

Those ^^ would be 39A's. The ones pictured are Model 39's--the forerunners. Notice the S shaped pistol grip and the octagon barrel. They were made 1922 until 1936. The no prefix rifle is earlier, the S prefix rifle is pre-1932. Factory records with exact dates are unavailable.

 

[Charlie Foxtrott]

The 39A model that I bought last summer.

It even came with factory glass that is still clear and quite usable. I had to dial it into the ammo that I was using, and it worked fine.

 

[Empe]

Those are real beauties! Do you know when they were made? I'm thinking maybe the 50s?

I've only got one Marlin 39 and it was made in the early 2000s a few years before they shut down New Haven. It's a nice rifle, but I'd love an older one in nice condition. Love the non-checkered stock.

What you have is a Model 39A ...not a Model 39

 

[Patrick L]

One I always wanted but never got!

I had a cousin who had a 39M. In 1983, in high school, I earned enough to buy myself a .22. I told the dealer what I wanted, he said "Sure, I can get one but they're awful expensive." He convinced me to buy a 10/22 Deluxe Sporter. I still have it, still love it, it's scary accurate. But I still have regrets...

 

[LEO918]

Here's a 39M in a family photo.

 

[ameridaddy]

They are wonderful! I'm amazed the case colors haven't faded, but are still bright after all these years.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

There are more than a few Model 39A's in the forum member's collections.

 

[boykinlp]

That is one rifle that I dreamed of getting years ago! It never happened, and my dreams changed. Finding one with beautiful original case colors is not an easy task. Yours are definitely drool worthy!
Larry

 

[beagleye]

Those are beautiful. One of those guns I bought and then sold and have regretted selling ever since. Some of the coolest guns ever conceived.

 

[bower]

If you shoot those be sure to use standard velocity 22. Believe it or not high velocity 22 will crack the bolt.They came out in 1932 with the HS prefix serial # guns which noted high velocity.