Need some help! Re: Marlin Mod 39
I'm posting here following the recommendation of our fellow member "Atwoodt". He has been very helpful and I hope that I can get additional information from him and the rest of the "Club"!
I'm doing some research on behalf of a friend that has recently received a Marlin Model 39 via an inheritance of sorts. He hasn't had much luck finding any solid information on the rifle. The information I've been able to gather is quite interesting but not complete. I'm hoping that I can request your assistance in determining a few things, like actual date of manufacture, and value. If there is any history about the rifle, I would enjoy being able to provide that to my friend as well.
What I know so far is as follows:
- Marlin Model 39
- .22 Rimfire
- Is in pretty good condition, owner feels that it's 75 to 85 %. (Pics incl.)
- Bore/Rifling/Action all in very good condition
- Stock is complete, no cracks or splits
- Serial number is: S87X
- Markings; Marlin mod.39 on top tang and a small 6 sided star on top tang
near tang screw.
That's all the information I've got on the rifle. I don't have access to the rifle itself, I'm doing this research via email. I certainly would like to have the rifle in my gun safe! I'm hoping to provide my friend with some interestingly good information on his new rifle! Any help you may provide will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance for your time and knowledge
Regards,
Tig