New to me 39A Marlin straight grip "K" prefix

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moodyholler
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New to me 39A Marlin straight grip "K" prefix

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Picked it up last night. Condition in the 90% range, "K" prefix, stamped 39A on the barrel, skinnier than normal forearm, straight grip, 24" barrel with ballard rifling, and round lever. What is this? Not a Mountie, right? Hopefully, I will have some pics this evening. I know useless without them. Thanks, moodyholler
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Re: New to me 39A Marlin straight grip "K" prefix

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Not a Mountie? I'd like to see the photos. Congratulations.
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Re: New to me 39A Marlin straight grip "K" prefix

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Those are nice rifles. Sounds like she was born about 1953. 1886.
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Re: New to me 39A Marlin straight grip "K" prefix

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Congratulations!
You have the rarest of the "Mountie" variations. :shock: IIRC, there were less than 1,000 made.

1953 was the first year, for the Mountie, and 1953 was the only year it had a 24" barrel. 90% "K" Mountie's usually run in the $700-$1000 range.
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Re: New to me 39A Marlin straight grip "K" prefix

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Thanks for the replies. I will try and post pics this evening. I will probably move it on down the road as it is too nice to keep around my house. Thanks, moodyholler
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