Best Marlin 39A

[wep45]

I need the opinions of experienced Marlin 39A folks.

What do you consider to be the best years that the Marlin 39A, .22 caliber rifle was made.

 

[dfariswheel]

Probably the 1930's models.

Of the post-war, the 1950's to mid-60's versions.

 

[76shuvlinoff]

I'd trade my shiney 1977 model for Dad's weathered 1952 any day of the week. That one is smooth as buttered glass.

 

[aka108]

There was more hand fitting and finishing in the 40's and 50's.

 

[Coyote3855]

I like my 1970 Centennial edition with 18" octagon barrel, brass curved butt plate and fore end cap. Also pretty slick and smooth.

 

[SwampWolf]

I prefer the later 39 stock configurations: trimmer and nicely checkered.

 

[Freethinker]

My model is quite recent :2007.

It is fine and it is my FAVORITE .22 rifle. It beats my CZ 452, my Savage 30G, my Henry, my Erma (lever action, 1976)and also my Thompson center ...