V4Vendetta
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See my title. How much does one cost on average? Is it a good .22 ?
dfariswheel said:The Marlin 39 is certainly the finest lever action .22 of all time, and is just as certainly in the top 5 .22's of any type ever made.
Many people will argue about what other .22 lever guns are possibly as good as the Marlin, few will even try to argue another one is BETTER.
It's made of solid forged and milled steel, and American walnut, just like it's been since 1891.
The heavy barrel with Marlin's "Micro groove" rifling usually produces near target rifle accuracy.
The action gets smoother over time and use, to the point where it seems to operate itself.
My sole complaints are: The newer versions have a cross-bolt safety added that I don't care for, and like a total idiot, I sold mine some years ago.
You don't see too many used Marlin 39's around, and that's because most people are smart enough to KEEP them.
Prices are higher than the stamped metal and aluminum others use, but then a Mercedes costs more than a Ford for good reasons.
If this doesn't convince you to buy one, you're a bigger idiot than I am.
Balog said:Does anyone have a reference for what year a serial number was manufactured in? Or am I gonna have to try and get that history of Marlin book I've seen ads for?
Henry455 said:
V4Vendetta said:What's the general opinion about the Marlin Golden 39A ???