Rough 39A
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Rough 39A
I traded a 10-22 for it. The eroded wood around the receiver bothers me most. It feeds a little sluggish but it's very accurate with subsonics in the backyard. I think a clean & lube will cure the feeding. It's had a scope mounted on the barrel at some point.
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Re: Rough 39A
I like it. I bet if it could talk, it would have a few stories of days in the woods. I know its in good hands. Will love to see what you do with it.
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Re: Rough 39A
OH BOY, THERE IS A TRUE DIAMOND-IN-THE-ROUGH. NOTE IT IS D&T'd FOR RECEIVER SIGHTS.
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Re: Rough 39A
"If I just sand this oil stained wood a little more, I'll get down to dry wood" Yep, did it myself when I was a kid.. there is most likely a company that will have new wood for it.. looks like a little trace of case hardening on the receiver.. drilled and tapped (factory) for tang and receiver sights.. A very worthwhile project.. Les
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Re: Rough 39A
It's also set up for a Weaver N2 scope mount.
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Re: Rough 39A
Marlin D/T'd some Model 39a barrels for the Weaver side mount, but that wasn't until ca.1955 - about 8 years (or so) after that puppy was born.
Those 1940's M-39a's are usually pretty accurate after a good barrel scrubbing to get the lead out - well worth restoring IMHO.
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Those 1940's M-39a's are usually pretty accurate after a good barrel scrubbing to get the lead out - well worth restoring IMHO.
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Re: Rough 39A
And tang sight too.Terry Murbach wrote:OH BOY, THERE IS A TRUE DIAMOND-IN-THE-ROUGH. NOTE IT IS D&T'd FOR RECEIVER SIGHTS.
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Re: Rough 39A
So you think it was made in the 1940s? I can't quite make the serial number.
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Re: Rough 39A
Presuming an original stock - fat forend/no PG cap/no whiteline spacer = 1940's, since PG caps & W/L spacers didn't start until 1950 or 51 IIRC.
If you're having a hard time reading the SN, pull the buttstock - Marlin marked the SN's in the wood of the tang area, so the stock could be matched back up with their proper receivers after finishing.
If the SN there mostly matches what you can see of the SN on the lower tang, it's most likely the original stock after an abortion.
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If you're having a hard time reading the SN, pull the buttstock - Marlin marked the SN's in the wood of the tang area, so the stock could be matched back up with their proper receivers after finishing.
If the SN there mostly matches what you can see of the SN on the lower tang, it's most likely the original stock after an abortion.
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Re: Rough 39A
It's got "character" and really isn't that cosmetically challenged. It shoots straight and that's what counts.
The wood is low on the tang because someone sanded it. A couple coats of Tru-Oil will do wonders for it. It may feed correctly because the 2 halves are not mated fully. See if the takedown screw is loose. Also check the cartridge guide, at the top of the receiver. It may need to be bent out a little or the screw is loose.
What is the serial number "letter" prefix under the lever? This will date it.
All pre-microgrooved 39A's were d&t'd for both tang sights and receiver sights.
These are all Marlin tang sights that would work/fit your 39A. The vernier is the only repro shown and if you want it let me know....$45 delivered. It has screws too.
This is the period correct Lyman 66MC that would fit it, but you would probably want one with some wear.
The wood is low on the tang because someone sanded it. A couple coats of Tru-Oil will do wonders for it. It may feed correctly because the 2 halves are not mated fully. See if the takedown screw is loose. Also check the cartridge guide, at the top of the receiver. It may need to be bent out a little or the screw is loose.
What is the serial number "letter" prefix under the lever? This will date it.
All pre-microgrooved 39A's were d&t'd for both tang sights and receiver sights.
These are all Marlin tang sights that would work/fit your 39A. The vernier is the only repro shown and if you want it let me know....$45 delivered. It has screws too.
This is the period correct Lyman 66MC that would fit it, but you would probably want one with some wear.
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Re: Rough 39A
I think it's great the way it is.......DRT shooter of squill and rats. Don't have to worry if it gets banged around a bit....it's perfect, and I mean that.
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Re: Rough 39A
Under the buttplate is neatly carved CG 1947
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The serial number "letter" prefix should be "D", for 1947.Swampman wrote:Under the buttplate is neatly carved CG 1947
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Re: Rough 39A
It is D189XX. I think the mag tube spring is a little weak. I want to try it with several cartridges in the tube. I'll probably redo the wood and see what it looks like. Dumb question is it a 39 or a 39A? The barrel seems like it's 22".
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Re: Rough 39A
I have a Marlin 39A made in 1955. I wanted a checkered stock & forend, and was able to buy what I wanted from Midway. Very minor fitting was required. Here is a link:
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Re: Rough 39A
It's a 39A and the barrel should be & does look to be 24", from the breech face to muzzle.
Push a solvent coated patch up the inner mag tube, then several dry ones. It may just be gunked up inside.
You really got the better end of the trade. There a millions of 10/22's, but not a lot of early, pre-microgrooved, 39A's.
Push a solvent coated patch up the inner mag tube, then several dry ones. It may just be gunked up inside.
You really got the better end of the trade. There a millions of 10/22's, but not a lot of early, pre-microgrooved, 39A's.
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Re: Rough 39A
Very cool! What kind of 10/22 did you trade for it?
That's interesting "shrinkage" of the wood. Think someone did try "aggressive refinishing", or is that result of storage conditions?
That's interesting "shrinkage" of the wood. Think someone did try "aggressive refinishing", or is that result of storage conditions?
Re: Rough 39A
I'd say that was a good trade!
Re: Rough 39A
It was a regular Walmart 10-22 that I'd dropped into a Ruger checkered walnut stock. It just sat in the safe & I never shot it.
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Re: Rough 39A
Certainly worth the trade of a 10-22. Great score. 1886.
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Re: Rough 39A
Looks like a challange for the Roto-Carve.
Re: Rough 39A
got one very similar, had to "fix" it some though.
jdad, marlin rimfire expert extraordinaire, you sure that's enough tang sights?
jdad, marlin rimfire expert extraordinaire, you sure that's enough tang sights?
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Re: Rough 39A
[Under the buttplate is neatly carved CG 1947]
AFAIK, Marlin never marked anything into the wood of the buttstock, under the BP - the SN's were stamped into the tang area at the front/wrist end of the buttstock, not carved.
It sounds like something a new orwner might have done - carved their initials and the year of purchase.
At least there were no electro-engraving pencils around, for new owners to etch their SSN on the receiver, back then !
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AFAIK, Marlin never marked anything into the wood of the buttstock, under the BP - the SN's were stamped into the tang area at the front/wrist end of the buttstock, not carved.
It sounds like something a new orwner might have done - carved their initials and the year of purchase.
At least there were no electro-engraving pencils around, for new owners to etch their SSN on the receiver, back then !
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Re: Rough 39A
My first rifle, given to me by my dad in 1968, is also a 1947, D prefix 39A. He bought it new in Colusa, California around 1950 while doing his student teaching there. He had a Weaver half inch 4X scope mounted on it. I received it when I was 14. I turn 56 next week and still have it, with the scope still mounted. It's a very accurate rifle. It brings back good memories of him. He died a year ago at age 87. I miss him.
Then about five years ago I found the same rifle( a 1946 c prefix model) at Huntington's in Oroville for $349. When I went back to get it, they had gotten in a R prefix 1957 Mountie. It was marked $279. Difficult decision here. So I did what any self respecting lever gunner would do-I bought them both. Sometimes you get lucky. They're both nice guns. I am very blessed in Model 39A's.
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Then about five years ago I found the same rifle( a 1946 c prefix model) at Huntington's in Oroville for $349. When I went back to get it, they had gotten in a R prefix 1957 Mountie. It was marked $279. Difficult decision here. So I did what any self respecting lever gunner would do-I bought them both. Sometimes you get lucky. They're both nice guns. I am very blessed in Model 39A's.
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Re: Rough 39A
I was Boy Scout.......Be Prepared.pokey wrote:got one very similar, had to "fix" it some though.
jdad, marlin rimfire expert extraordinaire, you sure that's enough tang sights?
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Re: Rough 39A
I'd made that trade in a heartbeat, congrats.
Re: Rough 39A
Shoot it as is and not worry about dinging it up, or a restoration project. A winner either way. Congratulations.
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Re: Rough 39A
I would enjoy it as is and keep a lookout for a replacement stock. Great trade!
Re: Rough 39A
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Re: Rough 39A
Looks like it might not be fully clamped together. That could cause the problems.
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Re: Rough 39A
I'll give ya both my 10/22's for it!!! .........Didn't think so.
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Re: Rough 39A
After much soaking in CRC & WD-40 and tapping with a hammer handle I was finally able to break it down. There was a ton of crud in there. I cleaned it real good and lubed it with Mil-Spec gun oil. I goes completely back together now and seems to function better.
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Re: Rough 39A
+ 11886 wrote:Certainly worth the trade of a 10-22. Great score. 1886.
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Re: Rough 39A
Shoots like a champ now.
"I have reached up to the gun rack and taken down the .30/30 carbine by some process of natural selection, not condoned perhaps by many experts but easily explained by those who spend long periods in the wilderness areas."~Calvin Rutstrum~
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Re: Rough 39A
I took it to the range yesterday and I was able to pick of small pieces of clay pigeon on the 25 yard berm really easy. I can't shoot very well without a scope so I felt good. It did hang up one time but I was able to fix it. I want to find a better butt stock for her.
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Re: Rough 39A
I've always been on record that ugly 39s are the best value out there.......
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