Marlin Model 39A | |
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This is a 39A from 1944 and thus does not have the cross-hammer safety or golden trigger seen on the current 39A. | |
Type | Rifle |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
In service | 1891–present |
Production history | |
Designer | Lewis L. Hepburn |
Designed | 1891 |
No. built | 2.2 million (1922–2007)[1] |
Specifications | |
Mass | 6.5 lbs |
Length | 40 in |
Barrel length | 24 in |
Cartridge | .22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle |
Action | Lever action |
Muzzle velocity | 1,280 ft/s |
Feed system | Tubular magazine, 26 Short, 21 Long or 19 Long Rifle Cartridges. |
Sights | semi buckhorn rear sight, ramp front sight with brass bead and hood front sight |
This is the Marlin Model 39 Century LTD. Centennial Model 1870-1970, chambered in 22 short, long and long rifle. A sheer joy to hold, shoot and own. It was special when made (one year only) and it is even more special today 45 years later. Quality made, it features a 20 inch octagon barrel, select fancy American walnut straight stock, brass forearm cap and crescent shape buttplate, take down knob with golden (24K plated, so I’ve been told but I don’t know?) engraved commemorative disc inlaid to receiver. This rifle is serial number 5410 manufactured in 1970. The bore with microgroove rifling is excellent. Really fine original condition, very lightly used, one owner rifle. This charming little carbine functions smoothly and shoots very accurately. It has very minor signs of use but all in all it is in collectable condition. It is one of the last great Marlin rifles made by the original Marlin Company, sadly gone forever. This is a true piece of Americana, one that you can pass down from generation to generation. $35 shipping. FFL required. There will be an extra $50 charge on top of everything if your FFL dealer insists on having my 01 FFL dealer send it to him - rather than receiving it from me directly.