9422 vs 39a

I worked odd jobs in the 90’s to save up for my first gun and wanted a lever action. Torn between Browning, Marlin, and Winchester, I chose the Marlin (I think based on the microgrove marketing and Annie Oakley history). I owned the Marlin for about a week and something sheared off in the action causing it to bind solid. Returned it and used the money for a 9422.

I still have that gun and my kids shoot it. Beautifully balanced and the blueing is worn off the bottom of the receiver from numerous crow, squirrel, and rabbit fiascos when I was a kid.
 
3Crows said:
Nice!!!! Is that a Weaver mount? And a Weaver K(?)?
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Nope, 3-Crows, the scope is a Leupold 7/8" dia. Alaskan in 2.5x. They built them in the '80's as a modern copy of the long forgotten Lyman Alaskan of the 40's & 50's. The mount on my Marlin is a Weaver, as are the rings. Original "Alaskan" 7/8" rings made by Leupold are mucho expensive and rare as honest politicians. The rings of course are steel but the rail is aluminum.

I like the setup, as much as one can like a scope on a lever gun, and the glass suits my well-aged eyes. All together, weighed on my wife's kitchen scale, the entire ensemble comes in at 6 lbs. 4 oz.,

Here's the same Century Limited with a Lyman receiver peep mounted....I had to get a taller front to get the elevation right but it's a nice set up and saves 3/4 lbs on the weight and is a delight to carry afield. My eyes are far enough gone that I've resorted to scoping my levers...sad to say.

Best Regards, Rod



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My 9422 is a magnum version. Great rifle. Got a squirrel on a wood pile at 130 yards (3rd shot…but you know…)
All my other levers are Marlins. Great rifles. Love my 1895 45/70. I say that only to show I’m not prejudiced against Marlin.
Unfortunately, I had a gaggle of boys come and shoot some of my 22s, the 39a was the least popular. It was too heavy. Almost sold it. Still might, but it is a nice gun. One of the dads loved it.
Greg
 
ExAgoradzo said:
My 9422 is a magnum version. Great rifle. Got a squirrel on a wood pile at 130 yards (3rd shot…but you know…)
All my other levers are Marlins. Great rifles. Love my 1895 45/70. I say that only to show I’m not prejudiced against Marlin.
Unfortunately, I had a gaggle of boys come and shoot some of my 22s, the 39a was the least popular. It was too heavy. Almost sold it. Still might, but it is a nice gun. One of the dads loved it.
Greg
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There ya go. Might be too heavy for boys, but acceptably weighted for some full size folks.
 
chicharrones said:
An awesome collection of rimfire lever guns. :cool:

In your experience with them, what would you say are the pros and cons for each one?
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To me there are no cons. All well made and perform up my standards. I bought the 9422 just after they came out. later years I put laminate wood on it. The Marlin 1897T was purchased (16 in octagon barre) cuz I never much cared for the long 39a. Ths browning BL-22 has a 22 in octagon barrel( i like octagon barrels!) and is a nice looking rifle that performs well in the squirrel woods.
 
I had both the 9422 and 39a. I now have the Marlin, only. In my limited experience with these two the Marlin was much more accurate. I did like the feel of the 9422 and find the Marlin heavy for what it is.
 
Found an exc 9422 XTR (non checkered) without box locally for 900.
Tempting.

Update: Hard pass, its had a swivel stud added to the buttstock
 
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