Marlin 39A

[GunTech]

Hey guys long time no post but........ i just aquired a Marlin 39A for what i think is a real good price but i just wanted to get some opinions on it (pics coming tomorrow). I bought it off a friend for $50 it was his fathers. The but cap n white plastic piece is cracked like it was dropped on it. The stock it in real good shape a little dirty but no worse for wear. The prefix on the sn is L n ive been getting different answers but its between a 1953 and 1954. So lets hear the input.

 

[Norton]

You ought to be jailed for theft

Whatever it needs to be made "right", spend the money. You've got at least $300 of headroom in that gun if it's in at all good condition.

 

[GunTech]

lol Really? now i feel bad lol. well theres some white stuff on the butt stock ......no big there i just wiped some of that off , and it looks like the blue is worn off the barrel but absolutly no rust at all.

 

[Rattlesnake46319]

You ought to be jailed for theft

Whatever it needs to be made "right", spend the money. You've got at least $300 of headroom in that gun if it's in at all good condition.

Try doubling that number. Price on a new one: http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/default.aspx?item=39A

Nice acquisition, GunTech.

 

[balttigger]

I have a 39A from that era and it is without question the most accurate .22LR I own.

 

[GunTech]

wow i kinda wanna hug something.....the gun ill work....lol anyway mine has this goof site iv never seen b4. Its a redfeild but it has a really tiny hole you look thru n has a large horz and vert. flat head screws to adjust it

 

[smokey]

wow i kinda wanna hug something.....the gun ill work....lol anyway mine has this goof site iv never seen b4. Its a redfeild but it has a really tiny hole you look thru n has a large horz and vert. flat head screws to adjust it

like this?

 

[august1410]

Hey guys long time no post but........ i just aquired a Marlin 39A for what i think is a real good price but i just wanted to get some opinions on it (pics coming tomorrow). I bought it off a friend for $50 it was his fathers. The but cap n white plastic piece is cracked like it was dropped on it. The stock it in real good shape a little dirty but no worse for wear. The prefix on the sn is L n ive been getting different answers but its between a 1953 and 1954. So lets hear the input.

For what it's worth, "L" does in fact make it a '54.

Source:http://oldguns.net/sn_php/marlinlookup.php

 

[GunTech]

EXACTLY like that.......so whats up with that thing lol is it factory?........n thats the first site i looked at then another said the L meant 53 so idk ima probly give marlin a call to make sure.

 

[august1410]

EXACTLY like that.......so whats up with that thing lol is it factory?........n thats the first site i looked at then another said the L meant 53 so idk ima probly give marlin a call to make sure.

I have found this site to be the most accurate. I have matched a few up using this site and have had some good luck.

I would check with Marlin just to be sure.

I like knowing how old my guns are since I buy a lot of used guns. Waiting on an e-mail from Mossberg as we speak.

 

[GunTech]

Yea im the same way i just like having accurate info on my guns. What ya waiting on fron moss?

 

[august1410]

Yea im the same way i just like having accurate info on my guns. What ya waiting on fron moss?

Waiting on a mfg date of my Bolt Action 16ga. I sent 'em the serial number and I am waiting on a response. I have someone's direct e-mail there, but I don't want to use it unless I have to

 

[Threeband]

That's an aperture sight. Far superior to the open (notch) sight that comes standard on the rifle.

Not only does it have fine adjustments for both windage (left/right) and elevation, but the "peep" aperture offers a quickly-aquired, precise sight picture.

This has been the prefered style for combat, hunting, and target shooting for the last century or so, although the style dates back at least to the 1500's.




I put a Lyman aperture sight on my Marlin 39A, which my father gave me for Christmas back when Ford was president.

 

[GunTech]

that works is it an older weapon or fairly new?

 

[GunTech]

it is a very accurate sight i took it and shot it tonight and up against my ruger 10/22 with notch sights n it preformed much better

 

[august1410]

that works is it an older weapon or fairly new?

I have it pinpointed to either 1969 or 1970.....I've had it about a week. Fun to shoot.

 

[GunTech]

I have it pinpointed to either 1969 or 1970.....I've had it about a week. Fun to shoot.

bolt action 16g......never shot one myself but sounds fun.

 

[august1410]

bolt action 16g......never shot one myself but sounds fun.

There's a thread about it somewhere around here. With pics!

 

[Oldcarjunkie]

That was a GREAT buy! Congrats!!

 

[OCSlacker]

I too have a Model 39. I have no clue about it, and my father normally shoots it. Octagon barrel, and an NRA emblem on the side. I think it's from the 70's. Yet, it's pretty dang accurate.