V4Vendetta
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What's the general opinion about the Marlin Golden 39A?
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OldWolf
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My 1981 Golden 39A is fun to shoot, accurate and built to last more than my lifetime.
Like most I love mine. I've had it less than a year and it has only been out a few times but it shoots great. A couple of points that sold me on it that I still like is it readily takes down and will fire shorts or longs or long rifles without a hitch even in the same tube. The cb caps are quiet enough to shoot in the garage. Not that I would know anything about that .
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I have wanted one since I first saw one in a Tire store in mid state Ohio in the 70's. It was a Mountie and I finally got mine this year, Promptly put a Lyamn 66mc on it and it is great. Now I want a Lyman 17a globe front sight for it. I paid $299 for mine. I have an old Sears bolt action that I got because it was less expensive in Sears instead of that nice Mountie across the street at the Tire store. I have kicked my self for a long time for not getting that Mountie. I would throw out that old Sears but it has some great memories. I also have a Ruger 10/22 for just blastin' but nowhere near as accurate as the Marlin 39m.
danurve
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My 1958 Model 39A Golden Mountie
What he said.
IV Troop said:
What he said.
brickboy240
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It is surprisingly accurate for a lever action.
I have an early one, without the crossbolt safety. Love it. Very fun to shoot and a very well made rifle, overall.
They have never been inexpensive guns. New ones go for ab out 375 and used ones can be had for anywhere from 250-350.
If you like it, go for it...Marlin has been making the thing for over 100 years and has changed it very little, because it flat-out works and works very well.
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I have an early one, without the crossbolt safety. Love it. Very fun to shoot and a very well made rifle, overall.
They have never been inexpensive guns. New ones go for ab out 375 and used ones can be had for anywhere from 250-350.
If you like it, go for it...Marlin has been making the thing for over 100 years and has changed it very little, because it flat-out works and works very well.
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Tylden
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I agree with the general concensus here. My 39A is a 1967 model and simply an outstanding rifle all the way around. I also have a CZ 452 Ultra Lux that is an absolute tack driver, but what do I take to the range with me ? The 39A .....this gun is a blast to shoot and very accurate. Other .22s may come and go, but the Marlin 39A is an heirloom rifle that is one of my prized possessions and will be passed down to my son one day.
Tom C.
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I only have two Model 39As, a 1962 vintage 39A that I bought new, and a 1969 vintage 39A Mountie that I bought last year in almost new, hardly fired condition. The old 39A I had as a teenager and it has seen untold thousands of rounds. It has a Redfield receiver sight. The Mountie is the gun I currently use. It also has a receiver sight, a Williams, but I like the straight grip. It matches my Marlin 94 that I use for CAS.
JustsayMo
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I'll join the chorus of 39A fans. I love mine! All THREE of them.
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=8725444&uid=4173592
I have other nice rimfires including a tackdriving CZ 452 American with a Leupold scope but my most used are the 39's. They are just more fun. My only regret is I didn't aquire one sooner. For a walking around in the field gun, I can think of no better.
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=8725444&uid=4173592
I have other nice rimfires including a tackdriving CZ 452 American with a Leupold scope but my most used are the 39's. They are just more fun. My only regret is I didn't aquire one sooner. For a walking around in the field gun, I can think of no better.
KaceCoyote
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Holy crap the 39A is take down! I never knew! Anyone have pics of a taken down 39A?
Another echo here. My favorite firearm, and I own a few. Mine is a newer,
(2001), and I can't imagine any rifle being more satisfying to own, handle or shoot. I put a Marbles Tang Peep siight on mine and I love it. Get one and be forever happy!
(2001), and I can't imagine any rifle being more satisfying to own, handle or shoot. I put a Marbles Tang Peep siight on mine and I love it. Get one and be forever happy!
JNewell
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Ditto the 9422. Both great guns. The 39 is, IIRC, the longest produced gun in the US, edging out the 1911 by about a decade.
" What's the general opinion about the Marlin Golden 39A ???"
Heard enough yet?
Ok, one more - I love my 39A, and that's all there is to say.
Heard enough yet?
Ok, one more - I love my 39A, and that's all there is to say.
JohnBT
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I don't shoot my Mountie much anymore. Maybe I'm getting bored with it after 43 years.
John
John
JustsayMo
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JohnBT, If you are getting bored with it and want to find yourself a new fling... I'd be happy to make room at my place for your Mountie.
The one thing I don't like about the Marlin 39 in any variation is I can't seem to walk away from one without buying it...
The one thing I don't like about the Marlin 39 in any variation is I can't seem to walk away from one without buying it...
I noticed that!
You have a fine looking collection there, Just, if I may call you by your adverb.
That picture is a good representation of the quality of wood Marlin uses on their 39A's.
You have a fine looking collection there, Just, if I may call you by your adverb.
That picture is a good representation of the quality of wood Marlin uses on their 39A's.
KaceCoyote
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Anyone have pictures of a broken down 39A?
About six or seven years ago I went to my local shop to buy a Henry. I happened to look over and a customer was at the used rifle rack looking over a lever gun. He put it back in the rack and left. I had to check it out: A 1966 Mountie. Price tag was $225.00 (Henry's were $189.00 I think)
I offered the shop an even $200.
I wouldn't sell it for anything.
It is my wife's favorite.
I offered the shop an even $200.
I wouldn't sell it for anything.
It is my wife's favorite.
JustsayMo
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Kace I sent a picture to the email you have listed in your profile. PM me if you didn't get it.
davek
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My 39M is the first rifle I ever owned. I still have it and cherish it.
First rifle I ever shot was my mom's old Mountie.
First rifle I ever shot was my mom's old Mountie.
The Marlin Golden 39A. I didn't even know what I had when my dad bought the rifle for me for my high school graduation in 1969. I used it extensively, put on a scope and love it dearly. Only recently I have heard from others what I had already known, it was sweet. Guess I didn't know how much others would pay for one though.
As far a breakdown questions, that is the way to clean it effieciently. The main bolt backs out and it comes apart at the breech, at the lever location. The ejector hook/whatever you call it, is pushed down and held in place with a turn screw for cleaning. pretty easy and efficient.
Tom
As far a breakdown questions, that is the way to clean it effieciently. The main bolt backs out and it comes apart at the breech, at the lever location. The ejector hook/whatever you call it, is pushed down and held in place with a turn screw for cleaning. pretty easy and efficient.
Tom
Skofnung
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I have one, and it is my favorite rimfire, possibly even my favorite gun. I certainly shoot it more than any other gun.
You will not regret getting one.
You will not regret getting one.
Sistema1927
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My best .22 rifles are all take down, listed in order of preference
1. Winchester 1906 (only #1 due to sentimental reasons, this one was the first firearm I ever shot, at age 8, and still gets some use 43 years later)
2. Marlin 39A (My absolute best .22 rifle)
3. Browning Auto .22 (I lusted after one of these as a teenager, but could only afford one as an adult)
4. Taurus 63 (very nice copy of the original Winchester, like the Marlin it is a solid "adult" rifle)
1. Winchester 1906 (only #1 due to sentimental reasons, this one was the first firearm I ever shot, at age 8, and still gets some use 43 years later)
2. Marlin 39A (My absolute best .22 rifle)
3. Browning Auto .22 (I lusted after one of these as a teenager, but could only afford one as an adult)
4. Taurus 63 (very nice copy of the original Winchester, like the Marlin it is a solid "adult" rifle)
I've never owned one, but my uncle's 39A was the first rifle I ever fired, when I was ten years old. He set me up with it on his bench rest and sat on my right single loading it for me. As I recall, the little holes appeared right where the crosshairs were.
A bunch of 10/22s and a few miscellaneous Remingtons take care of my rimfire rifle needs at the moment, but I certainly would jump on any reasonably priced 39 that came my way.
A bunch of 10/22s and a few miscellaneous Remingtons take care of my rimfire rifle needs at the moment, but I certainly would jump on any reasonably priced 39 that came my way.
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