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Marlin Lever Action Rimfire Rifles History The Marlin lever action 22 rifles were invented by L.L. Hepburn & first introduced as the model 1891, (which had 2 series). These were hammer type firearms typical of the period when they were introduced. The 1891 did not have any model numbers...

Found this pretty good info Marlin Lever Action Rimfire Rifles History The Marlin lever action 22 rifles were invented by L.L. Hepburn & first introduced as the model 1891, (which had 2 series). These were hammer type firearms typical of the period when they were introduced. The 1891 did...

nice gun Tig As I said, may be the oldest in the club...much lighter stock than mine. Has It been refinished at some time?

Any 1920's per yr. production data? IE: # of 39's produced per specific yr.?

last pics Hope you all enjoy.

and more pics. This gun has been in soft a case for 15 yrs. never refin.

more 39 pics more pics

1st pics of mod 39 More to follow

Did some more research... mid/early 1920's The star stamp was used for a short time in the mid 20's as an inspectors mark. The S prefix started in the early 1920's mine is S892...so 892nd made after change to S prefix in the early 1920's....and I would like to see it go to a good home...someone...

Johnmcl my 39 has octoganal bbl According to chart on page 76...w/S at start of sn it would have been produced in 1959. Still making octagonal bbl. in 59? I just did a lil more reasearch and apparently the star stamp on tang was used for a short time in the mid to late 1920's. Could the...

Has a slot in side take down "knob". Rounded (not block) lettering on bbl. Ivory on front sight. OCTAGONAL BBL. Shoots tight group. Yr. manufacture? Value? Thanks in advance for any input.

Mod 39 S892 to go to good home Great shooter...has not been refinished...star on tang... rounded (not block) letters on bbl....any idea what yr. made?

Bought at auction several yrs. ago, shot maybe 10 rounds since...very accurate. Willing to part with (reluctantly). Want it to go to someone whom would appeciate this Legend. Can provide photos.