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MARLIN 39A

V218BEEV218BEE Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
edited April 2008 in Ask the Experts
Purchased in 1958 need to Know what and where I can get a firing pin there are two one early one late
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  • V218BEEV218BEE Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Today, I purchased a used Marlin 39A. I've seen a number of these that have on the barrel, "Golden 39A". The one I bought says, "Original Golden 39A" and is highlighted in gold. Based on the serial number, it was made in 1977. What is the significance of the difference in the two model designations and gold highlighted lettering? Thanks for the info.[:)][?]
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  • V218BEEV218BEE Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    i have my dads old 22 39a it was a golden modle (what ever that means) and this thing will jam ,sticking spent case in the chamber no matter what ammo is used its been at several gun smiths and will still jam.when i was younger i would shot cheep ammo and not clean very often but i take a lot better care these days and still will jam any help thanks rich
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  • V218BEEV218BEE Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Looking for info on my Marlin 39A.
    It is not a Mountie but it is a carbine with straight stock.
    It has "CAL. 22 S,L,& LR
    MICRO-GROOVE" on the barrel.
    Serial # is N 124XX
    Is this a Pre- Mountie? What year or close to what year was it manufactured?
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  • V218BEEV218BEE Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    My first rifle that I bought 55 years ago; 22LR Marlin 39A. It has tens of thousands of round thru it and is still very accurate. I'm curious as to how many round can go thru a barrel before it wears out?
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  • V218BEEV218BEE Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have an "original Gold trigger 39A, most of it, I should say. All the screws and bolts are missing, the lever and the shell tube. Is it worth restoring?
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  • V218BEEV218BEE Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have an old 39a s/n G54xx that I believe was made in 1950.
    It is in very good shape used very little.
    Can anyone tell me its value?
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  • V218BEEV218BEE Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I NEED HELP TO IDENTIFY AN OLD MARLIN 39A THE AGE AND VALUE.SERIAL #E25464
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  • V218BEEV218BEE Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Have these little levers been discontinued by Marlin?
    I only see one new 39a on GB.
    The local Walmart and gun stores in my area cannot get one.
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  • V218BEEV218BEE Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    What are the new Marlin lever action 39A's selling for?
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  • V218BEEV218BEE Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I want an older 39A, new enough to be micro-groove barrel. plain barrel 20" or what ever the length of the rifle was. I have a 100 year carbin centenial w/ octogon barrel and the medalion on the stock but it is shorter and just doesn't shoot like the one I had as a kid. I would like some ideas of the age I should be looking for, I would assume mid to early 60s. I'm leaning on swapping the centenial rifle but don't know its' value as it is a shooter not a cherry but is still probably 95%. The new models just don't feel like those old babies. Any sugestions as to year I should look for? Thants, Vern[?]
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  • V218BEEV218BEE Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Bert,
    I sure could use your help and the help of some others on a value. I was browsing thru a little off the main road gun shop over the weekend and came across a Marlin 39A serial # J25144, My book show it as being manufactured postwar between 1945 and 1953. The auction site does not help. Sorry guys, no pistures available. Let me see if I can describe the condition. Blueing looks about 70%, no major scratches or dings. both front and rear sights have been removed, drilled and taped with a throw away scope mounted. White accent around butt plate is missing. I think this has the deep Ballard grooves. Per the sales tag, its been sitting there since last June, barrel and bore were filthy, asking $395. My question is if this old 39A even worth the effort to restore, are sights available, is this a take down version as it does have the big screw an the side and finally, what what would you think it is really worth.
    Thanks for your help,
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  • V218BEEV218BEE Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    i would like to know how old my marlin 39a is ,sr.no 68105216

    tony sharp
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  • V218BEEV218BEE Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    i sure hope someone knows the value of my gun. please someone look it up and say so.sr. 68105216

    tony sharp
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  • V218BEEV218BEE Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am watching 39A's on this site and considering purchasing a few, but some of them look great but have holes in the breach, on the side opposite where it screws together. I have seen several with 2 holes and 1 with just 1 hole. Now these holes look like that have been machineed and should be there, but what are they used for? and should they be there?
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  • V218BEEV218BEE Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I recently acquired a marlin 39a with a serial number of C-1026. My aunt says she bought the gun in 1945. About what is the gun worth? I used to shoot prarie dogs with it in the early 50"s so I dont want to sell it. Plan on passing it on to my grandson.
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  • V218BEEV218BEE Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Picked up a Marlin 39A at a gun show. Very nice lookng gun, pre safty model. Ser. # 2520****. Anyone know manufacture date? Don't need to know value, I know what I paid for it.
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  • V218BEEV218BEE Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    My marlin 39A doesn't feed properly. If you operate the lever fast the shell hangsup with the nose not feeding into the chamber. If you back the lever off sometimes it will feed if you gently try to close it. Most times if the lever is operated slowly & not forcefully it will work correctly. The gun does not appear to be well used or worn. The bluing hardly shows wear. Anyone tell me how to correct this?
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  • V218BEEV218BEE Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Is a folding rear sight the factory installed sight for a late '60's Marlin 39A ?
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  • V218BEEV218BEE Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just bought a marlin 39a and was wondering how old it is. The serial # is J8485. Thank you to all that reply.
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  • Spider7115Spider7115 Member Posts: 29,704 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I show 1948 as the manufacture year. A value is impossible without a complete description and condition. Pictures would be better. It's like saying "I have a 1972 Ford pickup. What's it worth?"

    Also, please turn off your cap locks. It's considered shouting and is difficult to read.
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  • Bert H.Bert H. Member Posts: 11,281 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I believe that you have already identified your Marlin Model 39A. The serial number indicates that it was manufactured in the year 1948, and as such, it is a 3rd Model 1st variation.

    The value is wholely dependent upon the graded condition.

    WACA Historian & Life Member

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  • kimikimi Member Posts: 44,719 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Here's a 39A 3rd Model 2nd Variation that was made in 1952 that sold on GB not too long ago:

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=90183524
    What's next?
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