Marlin Golden 39A cleaning and ejector question

[mick53]

Marlin Golden 39A ejector question with pic

Hi guys,

I've got an older Golden 39A. I'd like to clean it from breech to muzzle. The only manual I can find is for newer models and it says to hold down the ejector with a screwdriver and use a second screwdriver to tighten down this bolt that will hold the ejector down.

The problem is this 48 year old rifle doesn't have the "ejector hold down bolt."
I was thinking of just using duct tape to tape it down but I'd like to know the proper procedure.

If it involves removing the ejector I don't know how and prpbably don't want to do it.

Is cleaning from the muzzle to breech OK with this model?

Thanks,

Mike

 

[eliphalet]

Is cleaning from the muzzle to breech OK with this model?

From the muzzle works for mine when it does get cleaned. 22's don't seem to need much of that, usually a wipe down with a oily rag is it.

 

[Danny Creasy]

The item that holds down the ejector is a tiny screw with a quarter gap cut out of the head and you don't "tighten" it so much as simply rotate it a quarter turn, press the ejector down, and then rotate it back to hold down the ejector. If yours is missing, then I would suggest you simply order a replacement from Marlin or GunParts Inc (aka Numrich Arms). Few bucks probably.

If you clean from the muzzle just do it very carefully and better yet use a muzzle protector (two of my better rods came with these). Keep in mind, a .22 fired with quality ammo only needs a bore cleaning every 300 to 500 rounds and you could probably get by with two pull throughs of a BoreSnake sprayed with BreakFree CLP every 300 rounds.

The 39 is a great rifle but it ain't a target or bench rest rifle. Its for plinkin and huntin. Even from the breech, excessive and poorly executed cleaning will be worse than not cleaning the bore at all.

 

[mick53]

I don't see the bolt or screw that holds the ejector down. Remember, this is a 1960 version, it's 48 years old.

do you guys who have older versions like this one have the screw that holds the ejector down?

thanks,

mike

 

[davera]

You can order that part (I bet) from Brownells

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/schematics/schemmfg.aspx?schemid=283&m=9&mn=Marlin%c2%ae&model=39A+

Or Numrich
http://www.e-gunparts.com/productschem.asp?chrMasterModel=082Zz39A%20EARLY%20MODEL

or even from Marlin themselves -
http://www.marlinfirearms.com/customersupport/repairs.aspx

 

[Danny Creasy]

mick53,

davera's post has valuable info. The Marlin link takes you to spot where you can forward on to the modern 39A owner's manual.

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/pdfs/manuals/MFC_Lever_Action_22.pdf

Go there and then scan down several pages and you will see the instructions for using the ejector hold down screw (screwdriver in drawing). This should let you know whether you have it or not.

They refer to it as a "rivet".

I noticed that the parts houses in his other two links refer to old and new versions. Looks like some of the 39s have the rivets and some don't.

Good luck.

 

[mick53]

I dont' think the part exists on this rifle.

Here's a pic of the extractor. I don't see anything that will hold it down. Am I missing something?



Guess I'll be cleaning from the muzzle end. I was taught a long time ago to clean from the direction the slug travels, ie. the breech end.

Thanks,

Mike

 

[mick53]

"Upon further review (ahem) there is a holdown screw."

I could see the the slot but could not see the outline of the screw. I thought the slot was just a channel of some sort designed into it for some unknown reason.

Boy, do I feel stupid! My only excuse is I'm considerably older than the rifle and the ol' peepers ain't what they used to be or even close.

A bright light and a magnifying glass revealed the screw.

Sorry to bother you guys with this.

mike

 

[davera]

No problem - it isn't obvious unless you know what you're looking at.

 

[davera]

No problem - it isn't obvious unless you know what you're looking at.

 

[dfariswheel]

The way I recommend is to lock down the ejector, put the rod down the bore and out the muzzle.
Then using a loop-type patch holder, put a patch on the tip and pull it back just inside the muzzle.

Then I use a plastic solvent or paint transfer bulb or a large eye dropper to give the patch a squirt of solvent.
Then PULL the rod back and out the chamber end.

By pulling the rod, you totally eliminate any chance of muzzle damage, and you eliminate the rod flexing and rubbing against the rifling as the rod bends when pushed.

Use a brush the same way.