The Marlin 39 Club

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Cartridge stop?

I don't have my rifle in front of me, but the way I remember it the cartridge stop IS a spring.

When it moves, the springiness of the stop it's self is what makes it return.

Sometimes, they get bent a little and can merely be straightened.

Other times, they get bent in such a way that the other moving parts in there chew on the stop and wear it out of shape. In this case replacement is needed.

These rifles are pretty simple, and often a gentle tweaking of the parts will return it to proper operation.

Again, I'm running on memory here... Hang tight for further replies. somebody will surely help.
 
I just got a marlin 39a date code c 1946 bluing is like new but the finish on the wood was fair. The wood is in like new shape so I stripped and re finished it to look like it should. Now the rifle looks like a easy 90% value. Not bad for $75.00 that I paid for it. Oh yes it shoots fantastic.
 
Joined the club, found a NIB 39M manufactured in 1980, went home with me for a reasonable price. Great shooter, the lever is little small, thinking about getting a larger loop for it.
 
Just acquired a Marlin model 39

I have a Marlin 39 with HS 42** as the serial number. I would say it's in around 60-70% condition. Can anyone tell me what year and what value it is? Unfortunately it has had a scope put on it a long time ago. Any help would be appreciated.
 

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Ranger900;

The octogon barrel with Ballard rifling is a plus, but it certainly appears as though it's also been drilled & tapped for the scope mount. That's a rather serious minus. Without more & better pictures of the scope it's pretty difficult to identify it, but I'd say mid-50's to maybe mid-60's. I doesn't look like a Weaver B-4, but it's the same 3/4" tube & era I think.

If it's truly in 50 to 60% condition then maybe $200.00? I'm sure others will chime in.

900F
 
I'm going to respectfully disagree with CB900F and say there ain't no such thing as a $200 shootable 39, at least in these parts. Hopefully Dfarris will weigh in. If it were my rifle I'd keep it unless it fetched me way more. They ain't making them like that anymore and never will again.
 
I knew the scope would effect the value but not that much. I'd never sell this for anywhere near 200. Your right they don't make them like this anymore. I'd really like to narrow down the production date. Hs42** I believe is between 1921-1937
 

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Fella's;

I'm not going to vehemently argue with you, but I will tell you how I got there. I don't have a current blue book in front of me either. But, I figured base price at about $600.00. Then that percentage condition cuts a big chunk off of that. I figured a multiplication factor of .5, which results in $300.00. On top of that there's the holes in the barrel that Marlin didn't put there, knocked another hundred off, and that results in $200.00.

However, the fact of the matter is that it's worth what somebody will buy it from you for, and I could certainly be wrong on my evaluation.

900F
 
Old Blue, my 39a adds another notch. The skunks have returned to my chicken coop. We got one last week and another this morning.
 
Ranger900, the HS code started when they strengthened the bolt in '32 to take modern high speed cartridge power.
So sometime between 1932 and 1939, but I can't find a specific year either.
I didn't think the scope mount impacted quite so much...
(see ya Friday:D )
 
39D here. My Dad bought it for "me" when I was 4 years old, because he noticed it was manufactured in 1971, the year I was born. Still have it at 44, as still enjoy shooting it. No mods, and no accessories have been added. It's exactly as manufactured, just with a go-zillion rounds through it. Love that little rifle...
 
As above, the HS serial number sequence indicated the rifle was suitable for use with High Speed ammo.
Older pre-HS rifles would break the bolt if used with High Speed ammo.

It was used from about 1932 to 1939 when the 39-A was introduced.

In original condition the receiver and hammer should be color case hardened.

The scope does detract from the value, but these pre-war Marlins are bringing higher and higher prices these days.
It's hard to stay current, so I'd do a finished auction search on Gunbroker to see current values.
Just a purely WILD guess....$2000????
 
Well the 39 HS is MINE now, Thanks Ranger!
All original finishes, used, but not abused.
It IS case colored; receiver, hammer, and lever.
Bore is GREAT with sharp rifliing still!
With a period Weaver B4 scope and a factory tapped N5 mount.
The feed has a hitch to it, but no jams yet.
Priced at $900, I gave cash and trade somewhat less...
Value....? Priceless!
$200 HA!
 

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PHOTOS!? I got some photos!
You've seen the 39 above,
here's the Century LTD and the 39A "B" prefix.
OMG... I don't have a photo of my TDS!!!!!
I'll be back....
 

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...back, with photos of the TDS....
 

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Thanks Chicarrones... four nice 39s and still looking for more .22 levers
A Mountie with an octagon barrel would be a great addition to the collection!
Anyone gettin' rid of one?
 
Today was a bit much for me work wise, so I grabbed the new 39M, seen in posts #4525 out to the range for a check out. 50 rounds down range did as much as any therapist.

Things are doing just fine. Let's do another match!!

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Hey All, Gadgetman here in Kansas.

I was digging around in some stuff I put in storage years ago and ran across my old 1979 Model Original Golden- 39A. It's still in great shape, but needs a tune up and cleaning. Thanks to the internet, there is a forum for everything, which led me here.
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And- It's my 55th birthday today!!
 
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Gadgetman,

Happy belated birthday, and what a great BD gift to yourself to rediscover your M39A. I'm suspecting that your tune and clean will be more clean than tune. Make CLP your friend, and clean from chamber to muzzle.

Go shoot a few rounds at a target and show us what a 36 year old M39A can do.
 
I've been eyeballin' a S&W M&P 15-22. Might just end up selling the 39A. It is a cool gun, maybe I'll just keep it, don't know yet.
 
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