The Marlin 39 Club - Page 146

bones9 · November 9, 2011, 09:42 AM

My marlin is a 39marlin deluxe serial no. S 9252 it has star on tang a few scratches on rii got an onlineacre appraisal of 2500 but so far I cannot find one like it I am trying to determine if it is factory or original it looks like chrome finish it is very shiny also the stock is perfect and lighter color than any I've seen appreciate any info anyone has on this gun

CaliCoastie · November 9, 2011, 09:50 AM

bones, it sounds as though you have the model before the 39A model, i wouldnt shoot any current ammo out of the rifle other than low velocity ammo. if the serial number had HS at the beginning then you would have been able to use the higher velocity ammo. Other wise you can crack the bolt, the origional finsih should have been blued, and some of them had case hardened recievers. pictures would help everyone.

bones9 · November 10, 2011, 09:09 AM

i have looked all over the internet i cannot find a gun that looks like mine

bones9 · November 10, 2011, 09:12 AM

more pictures

CaliCoastie · November 10, 2011, 10:01 AM

im fairly sure its been restocked, and im not sure whats going on with the finish. Sure is some pretty wood though, the wood looks to be a maple varity. Im not 100% sure on the rifle though, im more familar with the 39a's. good luck and it looks nice.

Badlander · November 10, 2011, 06:35 PM

Not factory wood but it sure is nice!

philbert · November 11, 2011, 07:02 PM

Nothing from the internals because it was just too gruesome on both items.

All the original factory lubrication had lacquerized itself. That's all cleaned up now and the wood was wiped too because sometime in the 26-years they were hanging on the wall, someone must have sneezed red chili with beans at them.

First the 39-AS
39-as.JPG
fullrandy.jpg

It must be a HIM type weapon because the factory named it "Randy"

randy.jpg

And here's his Tookas!

randystock.jpg

I'll present "Walter" next.

philbert · November 11, 2011, 07:15 PM

So here is the long shot.

fullwalter.jpg

And this is his birth certificate.

walter.jpg

This is Walter's backside. Notice the tattoo?

walterstock.JPG

Here's a close-up.

tatoo.JPG

I'm not sure such a permanent attachement is a good idea regardless of what is being celebrated/commemorated ... even the NRA Camp Perry Nationals.

Let that be a lesson to you younger shootists.

Badlander · November 12, 2011, 10:09 AM

Philbert Those are beautiful. you are guilty of Grand Theft Marlin!!!

philbert · November 14, 2011, 09:12 PM

Badlander

Thanks. It was far from theft but I'm very happy!

Mo

You said pictures and range reports. Here goes a stab at both.

The first 25 rounds through Walter -- the 39A
Fifty feet from a sandbag using CCI Blazer
Attachment 152782

He was a little high but one click on the ramp did the trick.

These are the first 30 through Randy -- the 39AS
Again Fifty feet from a sandbag using CCI Blazer
Randy wasn't nearly as well "Targeted" as Walter
and it took several adjustments. He doesn't find the Blazers as tasty as Walter did.
Attachment 152783

These are 25 more through Randy standing; as John Wayne intended us to ... again at fifty feet. I may have to go back a half-tap to the right.
Attachment 152784

I shot the extras through Randy trying to get used to the, to me, VERY noticable "Ping" that the AS variety gives. "Disconcerting" may be too strong a word but it is a "different" (moving toward "weird") sensation. In any case, both my "boys" can obviouly out-shoot me.

I'm reminded that 15 years ago the eye-doctor asked if I was ready to talk about the "B" word. He scared me 'cause I thought he meant "Blind" ... it was bifoculs; and I'm still trying to get used to them.

philbert · November 14, 2011, 09:23 PM

Ooops!! Let's try those attachments again.

Walter.JPG

Randy.jpg

Randy-standing.JPG

Ghost_MARSOC · November 20, 2011, 12:42 PM

Hi Everyone, New user here. I found you researching my old 39A. I tried the SN# lookup site but the gewgaw seems to be busted on it. I have been shooting this since I was 8 years old (thats a long time ago, BTW), when My dad got tired of the chipmunks running wild at the cabin in Cumberland WI and my BB gun wasn't cutting them back fast enough

Ser number is J25124
I am guessing 1953? It is still the most accurate rocksolid .22 I have ever fired, with one very notable exception of a match grade rifle with a ridiculous scope.

texasred777 · November 20, 2011, 02:16 PM

Welcome aboard! I'm sure someone will know about the date your 39A was made. I think I have a list of numbers and dates, but can't remember where. (Gettin' old and forgetful.)

Thunderstick · November 20, 2011, 03:02 PM

Ghost, your story sounds like mine....J rifles made in 1952, are awesome rifles. My brother has my dad's J rifle I shot when I was 8. I bought J185** myself. Cumberland, eh? My wife's family have had a place on a lake just outside of Cumberland for about 40 years. Can i prove it ? Yes, I've purchased brats at Louies before

Ghost_MARSOC · November 21, 2011, 01:31 AM

Very nice to virtually meet you. I was conceived on the shores of "Big Dummy" lake (some claim thats why it was named so...) and I now live about 45 minutes towards the cities from there, so we still get Louies meats all the time.

Lets have a beer, and thanks for the tip on the year!

Thunderstick · November 21, 2011, 10:24 PM

My in-laws place is on the north side of Spring Lake. My wife's grandfather built the place back in the early 70s. We spent some time there this summer but haven't been there too much over the past few years.

Here are the pair of J models in my family. The first picture is my dad's rifle. He went to work for TWA 2 weeks after high school graduation and bought this one new for $60 with his first check. He's promised it to my older brother so I had to buy my own.

I bought this one a couple years ago for $545 plus FFL. From a collector perspective, I probably spent too much. I really wanted a J model like my dad had so this one was worth more to me. The condition was over 98% so it was a sweet deal for me. I wasn't buying to collect or resell.

Ghost_MARSOC · November 22, 2011, 02:14 AM

That could be a picture of mine.
I know that lake- I have fished it, played cards on it, and occasionally I may have contributed moisture to it in more than one way...

floydster · November 22, 2011, 01:47 PM

Hey guys, hope you can help me out.
After my brother passed I recieved his 39A with the E prefix, so it was built in 1947.
Over the years the hammer was shortened to accomadate a scope and also the rear sight is no longer on the gun, I need to find these parts.
Any help would be appreciated as I want to get this fine piece back to original condition.
Thanks all.
Floyd

tmr612 · November 22, 2011, 04:36 PM

Try Numrich. I've ordered parts for my Model 39 from them. http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...aspx?catid=639

Good Luck!

Tim

dfariswheel · November 22, 2011, 07:28 PM

Rear sights can be found.
The correct sight is a milled leaf. It looks like a stamped sight, but it's milled steel.
The front of the sight is in an arrow-like shape.

Original early post-war hammers are almost impossible to find. It's possible to fit a later pre-safety hammer but it requires some alterations to fit correctly.

Gun Parts does list an early 39 and 39-A hammer but I don't know if this is the correct type or not, nor does it list the condition:

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...00B&catid=3887

The rear sight looks like this, but this one is stamped. An original era version is milled.

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...10I&catid=3887

Bob's Gun Parts list an old style rear sight. You'd need to contact hem to find out if it's the old milled sight:

http://www.gun-parts.com/marlin/

floydster · November 23, 2011, 08:59 AM

Thanks guys for the info, very much appreciated---this will give me start

jshudson · November 23, 2011, 07:38 PM

Proud owner of of 1967 Marilin Golden 39A. Plus, it's my first rifle. I'm getting a late start at 24!

Anyway, I acquired the rifle with some bad fading of the bluing on the barrel. It's not too extensive, but I was wondering if it would affect the value of if I got this repaired by a gunsmith. Here's a photo:

What do you guys think? Thanks for any input!

JSNAPS · November 23, 2011, 08:16 PM

Hello my Mountie has sling studs but no swivels. Is it possible to add swivels without removing the studs?

proven · November 23, 2011, 09:42 PM

after much searching, i finally found a mountie. serial number dates it to 57-58. can't wait to get it to the range this weekend.

Leadhead · November 25, 2011, 10:44 AM

Re-bluing will definitely affect the value of your rifle......it will be worth more!

November 9, 2011, 09:42 AM	#3626
bones9 Member Join Date: November 3, 2011 Posts: 5	marlin 39 My marlin is a 39marlin deluxe serial no. S 9252 it has star on tang a few scratches on rii got an onlineacre appraisal of 2500 but so far I cannot find one like it I am trying to determine if it is factory or original it looks like chrome finish it is very shiny also the stock is perfect and lighter color than any I've seen appreciate any info anyone has on this gun

November 10, 2011, 06:35 PM	#3631
Badlander Member Join Date: March 14, 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 884	Not factory wood but it sure is nice! __________________ We have room for all of Alaska's wildlife. Right next to the mashed potatos.--- Sarah Palin

November 11, 2011, 07:02 PM	#3632
philbert Member Join Date: October 28, 2011 Location: 5280ish Posts: 7	Pictures (Technology willing) Nothing from the internals because it was just too gruesome on both items. All the original factory lubrication had lacquerized itself. That's all cleaned up now and the wood was wiped too because sometime in the 26-years they were hanging on the wall, someone must have sneezed red chili with beans at them. First the 39-AS 39-as.JPG fullrandy.jpg It must be a HIM type weapon because the factory named it "Randy" randy.jpg And here's his Tookas! randystock.jpg I'll present "Walter" next.

November 11, 2011, 07:15 PM	#3633
philbert Member Join Date: October 28, 2011 Location: 5280ish Posts: 7	Older Brother - Walter So here is the long shot. fullwalter.jpg And this is his birth certificate. walter.jpg This is Walter's backside. Notice the tattoo? walterstock.JPG Here's a close-up. tatoo.JPG I'm not sure such a permanent attachement is a good idea regardless of what is being celebrated/commemorated ... even the NRA Camp Perry Nationals. Let that be a lesson to you younger shootists.

November 12, 2011, 10:09 AM	#3634
Badlander Member Join Date: March 14, 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 884	Philbert Those are beautiful. you are guilty of Grand Theft Marlin!!! __________________ We have room for all of Alaska's wildlife. Right next to the mashed potatos.--- Sarah Palin

November 9, 2011, 09:50 AM	#3627
CaliCoastie Member Join Date: June 24, 2010 Posts: 298	bones, it sounds as though you have the model before the 39A model, i wouldnt shoot any current ammo out of the rifle other than low velocity ammo. if the serial number had HS at the beginning then you would have been able to use the higher velocity ammo. Other wise you can crack the bolt, the origional finsih should have been blued, and some of them had case hardened recievers. pictures would help everyone.

November 10, 2011, 10:01 AM	#3630
CaliCoastie Member Join Date: June 24, 2010 Posts: 298	im fairly sure its been restocked, and im not sure whats going on with the finish. Sure is some pretty wood though, the wood looks to be a maple varity. Im not 100% sure on the rifle though, im more familar with the 39a's. good luck and it looks nice.

November 14, 2011, 09:12 PM	#3635
philbert Member Join Date: October 28, 2011 Location: 5280ish Posts: 7	Badlander Thanks. It was far from theft but I'm very happy! Mo You said pictures and range reports. Here goes a stab at both. The first 25 rounds through Walter -- the 39A Fifty feet from a sandbag using CCI Blazer Attachment 152782 He was a little high but one click on the ramp did the trick. These are the first 30 through Randy -- the 39AS Again Fifty feet from a sandbag using CCI Blazer Randy wasn't nearly as well "Targeted" as Walter and it took several adjustments. He doesn't find the Blazers as tasty as Walter did. Attachment 152783 These are 25 more through Randy standing; as John Wayne intended us to ... again at fifty feet. I may have to go back a half-tap to the right. Attachment 152784 I shot the extras through Randy trying to get used to the, to me, VERY noticable "Ping" that the AS variety gives. "Disconcerting" may be too strong a word but it is a "different" (moving toward "weird") sensation. In any case, both my "boys" can obviouly out-shoot me. I'm reminded that 15 years ago the eye-doctor asked if I was ready to talk about the "B" word. He scared me 'cause I thought he meant "Blind" ... it was bifoculs; and I'm still trying to get used to them.

November 14, 2011, 09:23 PM	#3636
philbert Member Join Date: October 28, 2011 Location: 5280ish Posts: 7	Ooops!! Let's try those attachments again. Walter.JPG Randy.jpg Randy-standing.JPG

November 20, 2011, 12:42 PM	#3637
Ghost_MARSOC Member Join Date: November 20, 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3	Hi Everyone, New user here. I found you researching my old 39A. I tried the SN# lookup site but the gewgaw seems to be busted on it. I have been shooting this since I was 8 years old (thats a long time ago, BTW), when My dad got tired of the chipmunks running wild at the cabin in Cumberland WI and my BB gun wasn't cutting them back fast enough Ser number is J25124 I am guessing 1953? It is still the most accurate rocksolid .22 I have ever fired, with one very notable exception of a match grade rifle with a ridiculous scope.

November 20, 2011, 02:16 PM	#3638
texasred777 Member Join Date: June 8, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 53	Welcome aboard! I'm sure someone will know about the date your 39A was made. I think I have a list of numbers and dates, but can't remember where. (Gettin' old and forgetful.)

November 20, 2011, 03:02 PM	#3639
Thunderstick Member Join Date: August 10, 2003 Location: KCMO Posts: 63	Ghost, your story sounds like mine....J rifles made in 1952, are awesome rifles. My brother has my dad's J rifle I shot when I was 8. I bought J185** myself. Cumberland, eh? My wife's family have had a place on a lake just outside of Cumberland for about 40 years. Can i prove it ? Yes, I've purchased brats at Louies before

November 21, 2011, 01:31 AM	#3640
Ghost_MARSOC Member Join Date: November 20, 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3	Why yes you CAN prove it! Very nice to virtually meet you. I was conceived on the shores of "Big Dummy" lake (some claim thats why it was named so...) and I now live about 45 minutes towards the cities from there, so we still get Louies meats all the time. Lets have a beer, and thanks for the tip on the year!

November 21, 2011, 10:24 PM	#3641
Thunderstick Member Join Date: August 10, 2003 Location: KCMO Posts: 63	My in-laws place is on the north side of Spring Lake. My wife's grandfather built the place back in the early 70s. We spent some time there this summer but haven't been there too much over the past few years. Here are the pair of J models in my family. The first picture is my dad's rifle. He went to work for TWA 2 weeks after high school graduation and bought this one new for $60 with his first check. He's promised it to my older brother so I had to buy my own. I bought this one a couple years ago for $545 plus FFL. From a collector perspective, I probably spent too much. I really wanted a J model like my dad had so this one was worth more to me. The condition was over 98% so it was a sweet deal for me. I wasn't buying to collect or resell.

November 22, 2011, 02:14 AM	#3642
Ghost_MARSOC Member Join Date: November 20, 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3	Just like mine That could be a picture of mine. I know that lake- I have fished it, played cards on it, and occasionally I may have contributed moisture to it in more than one way...

November 22, 2011, 01:47 PM	#3643
floydster Member Join Date: January 13, 2008 Location: Central, Mn. Posts: 1,442	Hey guys, hope you can help me out. After my brother passed I recieved his 39A with the E prefix, so it was built in 1947. Over the years the hammer was shortened to accomadate a scope and also the rear sight is no longer on the gun, I need to find these parts. Any help would be appreciated as I want to get this fine piece back to original condition. Thanks all. Floyd __________________ Smokeyloads

November 22, 2011, 04:36 PM	#3644
tmr612 Member Join Date: June 15, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 25	Try Numrich. I've ordered parts for my Model 39 from them. http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...aspx?catid=639 Good Luck! Tim

November 22, 2011, 07:28 PM	#3645
dfariswheel Member Join Date: December 26, 2002 Posts: 5,736	Rear sights can be found. The correct sight is a milled leaf. It looks like a stamped sight, but it's milled steel. The front of the sight is in an arrow-like shape. Original early post-war hammers are almost impossible to find. It's possible to fit a later pre-safety hammer but it requires some alterations to fit correctly. Gun Parts does list an early 39 and 39-A hammer but I don't know if this is the correct type or not, nor does it list the condition: http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...00B&catid=3887 The rear sight looks like this, but this one is stamped. An original era version is milled. http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...10I&catid=3887 Bob's Gun Parts list an old style rear sight. You'd need to contact hem to find out if it's the old milled sight: http://www.gun-parts.com/marlin/

November 23, 2011, 08:59 AM	#3646
floydster Member Join Date: January 13, 2008 Location: Central, Mn. Posts: 1,442	Thanks guys for the info, very much appreciated---this will give me start __________________ Smokeyloads

November 23, 2011, 07:38 PM	#3647
jshudson Member Join Date: November 23, 2011 Posts: 21	Would rebluing my 39A effect its value? Proud owner of of 1967 Marilin Golden 39A. Plus, it's my first rifle. I'm getting a late start at 24! Anyway, I acquired the rifle with some bad fading of the bluing on the barrel. It's not too extensive, but I was wondering if it would affect the value of if I got this repaired by a gunsmith. Here's a photo: What do you guys think? Thanks for any input!

November 23, 2011, 08:16 PM	#3648
JSNAPS Member Join Date: May 5, 2011 Posts: 133	Hello my Mountie has sling studs but no swivels. Is it possible to add swivels without removing the studs?

November 23, 2011, 09:42 PM	#3649
proven Member Join Date: March 9, 2004 Location: VT Posts: 772	finally after much searching, i finally found a mountie. serial number dates it to 57-58. can't wait to get it to the range this weekend. Last edited by proven; November 23, 2011 at 11:49 PM.

November 25, 2011, 10:44 AM	#3650
Leadhead Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 949	Re-bluing will definitely affect the value of your rifle......it will be worth more!