The Marlin 39 Club

[Brassman]

alde

With CB longs at 25 yds. I have to hold about an inch higher than normal, so about an inch above the squirrel's head would put one about in his eye.

 

[Slugless]

Nem,

Sounds good, I think we should have an offhand shoot. I was thinking about a 2.5" circle or 3" square offhand at 25m. (target would be index cards)

Large paper plates, while good at 50 m, would be a PITA to mail. A really large post it note would be better.

At 50 yards a target that approaches the dimensions of a beer can would be cool.

Scoring would be cumulative distance of all 3 shots to the center of the, er, geometric shape.

I'm on "Team M."

 

[tubeshooter]

Thanks for the answer, Mal H. Learn something new every day!

 

[sayret]

Marlin 39

Hi, Fast Frank. Thanks for replying to my post. I double checked the serial humber and it is an HS. Not sure what that means...here is a picture of the rifle...thanks again! ~Terry

 

[1lastset]

Scope Inquiry

Good Day -
I am a proud owner of a hand-me-down Marlin 39A. I shoot about once a month with it; mostly plinking and small target. I love the accuracy and reliability. However I am exploring the thought of mounting a scope - I would like something similar to the 336 or 1864 where the iron sights are removed and replaced with mounts. I DO NOT wish to tap holes in the top of the receiver or add any additional holes for a side mount. Finally, I would like to complete the vintage look with a Weaver .22 scope (El Paso) K4/K6 scope
So I ask, can anyone help me out with some direction on the this subject...mounts, manufacturers, etc...
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Thanks All
Side note -
Great forum...talk to you all soon.

 

[Nelg_Kir]

Shrinkmd

I haven't been to the 39 club for awhile and missed your post. The Lyman 17ahb is the correct globe / aperture for the Marlin 39. It's a 3/8 dovetail and is their lowest sight. It slides right into the ramp (fitting required). It will hang over the ramp on both sides because it's original application is for a barrel slot.

I haven't used a peep tang sight for awhile, you may have to order a taller insert. If you do be CAREFUL taking the tang sight apart there are a lot of tiny ball bearings (bb's). I always do it over a tray!

 

[Fast Frank]

39 Special? 39 super?

There is a post here from sayret, and another on RFC- http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206573

These rifles seem to be a little different.

They have octagon barrels and the stocks are a little different.

These rifles have an"S" in the serial number.

I was not aware of the "Special" or "select" grade model 39.

Can anybody tell us about these?

 

[Jayb]

1last set..... the top of the receiver on your 39A should be drilled and tapped for a scope mount. The Weaver #90 mount will fit your rifle. Any rings that will mount to a Weaver base will work, as long as they allow the scope bell to clear your barrel/sights.

 

[johnmcl]

Sign of the Times

hH all,

I saw a 39A for $519 in my local gun shop. If any of you ever want to sell yours, you know where to find me.

 

[BamBam-31]

Yeah, last gunshow I went to, guy wanted $550 for a NIB 39a.

Glad I found the one I did....

 

[JustsayMo]

And I thought I paid a ransom for my Mountie...

To be honest, I haven't ever regretted paying too much for a rifle I really wanted. I have regretted NOT buying a few though.

How many in the club have more than one 39?

 

[tubeshooter]

Not me...

I looked for a used one for years with no luck. Not super-hard, but I kept my eyes open. Eventually went ahead and bought new.


If I saw a used one for a good price, I would probably buy it.

 

[BamBam-31]

How many in the club have more than one 39?

Thankfully, I've got two. Would kill for Jayb's Cowboy, though....

 

[AStone]

$519? $550?

Yikes, I'm feeling really good now about paying only $460 for mine. I thought that was expensive at the time, but obviously not.

It's obvious that our club is having an impact on availability and price. We should apply to Marlin for a club discount. (Right. Not holding my breath on that one. )

Only got one 39.

Well, actually, have none right now. Mine's still at the ... oh, you know.

I don't foresee having more than one. As I've explained elsewhere, my philosophy is a few good tools that I know really well. I have enough trouble finding time to shoot the five I've got, let alone adding more. (Eventually, there's another couple that I want to add - one lever rifle, one revolver - but that's a story for another day.)

OK, back to work. It's going to be a long night and weekend at work.

Nem

 

[AStone]

It's going to be a long night and weekend at work.

OK, getting close to quiting time.
Another day, another dollar.
I can sleep soon.

And close to the sleep area
is a close cousin of my 39:
an 1894C in .357 mag.

Yet, tomorrow is another work day.
And the day after, too.
And the next ...
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But nevermind that:
how 'bout those 39s?

Such fine rifles more than capable
of putting squirrel on the table.

Please pass the gravy.

 

[JustsayMo]

Nem writes: "I don't foresee having more than one. As I've explained elsewhere, my philosophy is a few good tools that I know really well. I have enough trouble finding time to shoot the five I've got, let alone adding more. (Eventually, there's another couple that I want to add - one lever rifle, one revolver - but that's a story for another day.)"

PapaJohn you need to have a talk with Nem. I think he needs to open his mind some. You can't have too many Marlins can you?

I'm currently outfitted with two Mounties, vintages 1964 and 1965. When I was afflicted with Nem's (sorry to pick on you bud) practicality mindset I traded off my 70's vintage 39A and a 39TDS. Now I'm :banghead:

 

[AStone]

When I was afflicted with Nem's (sorry to pick on you bud) practicality mindset...

LOL.

Yeah, I know, I'm an odd ball in that regard. (Well, not just in that regard, but ... )

My lifestyle just doesn't make it possible to have a larger collection of guns. See, I'm semi-nomadic. I don't own a "home" per se like most of you, and move around a fair amount. In coming years, that's likely to become more prevalent. I also own my own moving unit - a cargo trailer - that's retrofitted for living in for extended periods as my professional life dictates. But space is limited. There's only room in it for a few guns, and I want them to be choice.

I have more of a generalist toolkit philosophy than a collector philosophy. I'm not knocking the latter at all. If that melts your butter and you've got both the money for it and the room, then I say "go for it". But I just have to do it differently. I'm not willing to trade my lifestyle - which I love - for the space to have more guns.

So, I look for a few high quality guns that will get the job done (where job = SD and hunting with sufficient range time to be proficient) and with minimal up keep. I like simplicity. For me, that spells a few Marlin levers in select calibers that span a range (.22, .38/.357 mag, .30-30, and eventually .45-70 or .44 mag) and a few wheel guns (so far, all S&W). I currently don't own a shotgun (sold my 870P a while back) but may eventually add a SXS in 20 ga for upland game birds.

Now, having said all that, I suspect PapaJohn (and others) may still have a few words to offer on the topic. (Assuming he can quit eating donuts long enough to talk ... )

Nem

 

[BamBam-31]

I don't own a "home" per se

Beg to differ. THR is home.

 

[AStone]

Hahahaha...

Yeah, I stand corrected.

And, it travels well in my laptop.

 

[zinj]

Yeah, I know, I'm an odd ball in that regard. (Well, not just in that regard, but ...

You aren't the only one. I personally follow an aesthetic of "Utility with Redundancy." I keep my collection a small cadre of guns I really like, but try to have two that can fill any given function (hence the T/C and the Marlin in my first post) so that I am not SOL if a gun breaks or whatever (it also is nice to have two guns if someone without a gun wants to shoot with you). Shooting lots of different guns is fun, but I'd rather spend my money on ammo and enjoy the guns I have.

Of course there are always friends if you need a bit of variety...

I can sympathize with the nomadic lifestyle, though I am more of a homebody. Even though I am a student right now I have always felt that I would rather have less money and possesions and more time to enjoy them versus working a lot and spending a lot. To each their own though.

 

[Fast Frank]

BUMP

The "What I collect" discussion is on page three.


I love this country.

Where else in the world can a guy just decide to start collecting a certain type of rifle, and have two, or six, or sixteen, without having to explain "Why" to anybody.

My idea about what should be in my safe is slightly different than the ideas expressed above, but in no way could my idea be considered more valid.

And that's how it should be.

 

[1lastset]

39A SCOPE UPDATE
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I just purchased, as mentioned, the #90 Weaver scope mount. As a result of my 39A's age it is not fitting - I decided to call Marlin again and recall my 39A'a date of birth. Serial # D15** this places into a the late forties; 1947. Knowing this again - I decided to re-evaluate the situation; I am never going to tap new holes into the receiver. Since Marlin doesn't make this 39A model with holes allowing the Weaver #90 to mount, neither a side mount, and a hammer that allows for scope clearance.
Now I am off to Bass Pro to return the #90 mount and later price out a Remington 552 w/scope.
I thought I would share this with you all and again if any of you have any additional information you deem helpful, please share.

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[Shrinkmd]

I haven't used a peep tang sight for awhile, you may have to order a taller insert. If you do be CAREFUL taking the tang sight apart there are a lot of tiny ball bearings (bb's). I always do it over a tray!

Well, with the Marble's peep tang, it looks like I have lots of more adjustment left in it, and right now I'm sighted in at 100 yds! I will have to order the Lyman 17AHB and give it a try. I still want that trigger done as well...

 

[Fast Frank]

1lastset-

Sorry to hear that your vintage model 39 isn't willing to be scoped.

Being a little bit older than some, my eyes don't work good enough to use iron sights like I could when I was younger.

That's why mine wears a scope.

If you want a semi-auto with a scope as a companion rifle for your model 39, please allow me to make a recommendation.

Marlin makes a model 60 that sells for $130.00, and Mueller makes a 4.5-14X40AO that sells for the same $130.00. Mueller calls this scope the APV.

Throw in some taxes and a set of rings and you get a sweet shooting, good looking rifle for $300.00

Here's some pics.







The laminated stock is attractive without being flashy, and this rifle gets along with my model 39 like they were family.

She's a shooter, too.

This was a full mag (14 rounds) fired at 50 yards from sandbags.



One of my buddies has the Remington, and it just doesn't look, feel, or shoot as nice as this Marlin.

And I'm pretty sure the Remington scoped combo rifle costs about fifty bucks more.

Consider this a vote for "Keeping It In The Family".

 

[AStone]

I'm with Frank on this one: if I was going to own a semi-auto rifle in .22 LR, it'd be a mod 60.