carsonbm
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I sure would like to hear some opinons on the Golden Boy.
Henry 22lr Golden Boy
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carsonbm
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Why do you like the 39?
Carsonbm;
Coupla reasons. The Marlin has a solid steel receiver filled with solid steel parts. The Henry has a good-looking cover, but the guts inside are lessor metals. They've got the Henry to work smoothly, but I have questions about the longevity. There's Marlin 39's around from pre-WWII that are still shooting & shooting well. Sorta like pre-64 model 70 Winchester's in that regard.
The Marlins have a well-deserved reputation for accuracy. And that reputation started with & continues with the older guns. The new one's shoot very well also, but my point is that the older guns have maintained their accuracy over a span of several decades.
If you're into values, look at what a 1966 ($50.00 new) model 39A is worth now. I have a hard time believing that the Henry's will appreciate over the same span of years.
Go over to rimfirecentral.com, get into the Marlin board & ask the same question. There's guys over there that'll quote you the steel specs for each individual part in the Marlin. And foam at the mouth for having the nerve to ask such a question!
900F
Coupla reasons. The Marlin has a solid steel receiver filled with solid steel parts. The Henry has a good-looking cover, but the guts inside are lessor metals. They've got the Henry to work smoothly, but I have questions about the longevity. There's Marlin 39's around from pre-WWII that are still shooting & shooting well. Sorta like pre-64 model 70 Winchester's in that regard.
The Marlins have a well-deserved reputation for accuracy. And that reputation started with & continues with the older guns. The new one's shoot very well also, but my point is that the older guns have maintained their accuracy over a span of several decades.
If you're into values, look at what a 1966 ($50.00 new) model 39A is worth now. I have a hard time believing that the Henry's will appreciate over the same span of years.
Go over to rimfirecentral.com, get into the Marlin board & ask the same question. There's guys over there that'll quote you the steel specs for each individual part in the Marlin. And foam at the mouth for having the nerve to ask such a question!
900F
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First let me say that i have never handled the Marlin so, you can quit reading now if you want.
I have the regular Henry and it is/was rough as a cob. Nice and gritty with the lever, I think alot of the internals are zinc.
That said, It is the most accurate rifle i have ever shot, It just seems to hit whatever i point and aim at. shotgun hulls at 25 yards. pieces of busted clay pidgeon at 50 without problem.
I think the golden boy is beautiful but pick one up and see if you can shoulder it for an extended period of time. That octagonal barrel is sexy but heavy.
I would snap one up in a heartbeat, while youre at rimfirecentral ask anybody that actually owes a GoldenBoy and see what kinda response you get.
I have the regular Henry and it is/was rough as a cob. Nice and gritty with the lever, I think alot of the internals are zinc.
That said, It is the most accurate rifle i have ever shot, It just seems to hit whatever i point and aim at. shotgun hulls at 25 yards. pieces of busted clay pidgeon at 50 without problem.
I think the golden boy is beautiful but pick one up and see if you can shoulder it for an extended period of time. That octagonal barrel is sexy but heavy.
I would snap one up in a heartbeat, while youre at rimfirecentral ask anybody that actually owes a GoldenBoy and see what kinda response you get.
JustsayMo
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CB900F said it well.
I was tempted by the attractive price of the Henry. Then I handled a Marlin. Now I have three Marlin 39's and don't regret for a second what I paid for each of them.
I was tempted by the attractive price of the Henry. Then I handled a Marlin. Now I have three Marlin 39's and don't regret for a second what I paid for each of them.
Carbon_15
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accurate enough and very pretty, but quite heavy. I didn't apreciate the plastic barrel band on a .22 that expensive either.
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el44vaquero
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I have one. Shot a lot and love it. I loved it so much I bought one for my father and grandfather. It has a silky smooth action and will do it's part as far as accuracy goes if I do my part. For around $200 I believe you can get a new "plain jane" version without the brass receiver and octagon barrel at Wal-Mart.
gbran
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Nostolgic, good looking, really fun to shoot....... not real accurate, heavy, doesn't lend itself well to scoping.
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