Need your opinion on this 39A

66GTO · Post by **66GTO** » Tue May 13, 2008 9:35 am

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.p ... ost4493318

I have been looking for an older (non-safety/non-rebounding hammer) Marlin 39A. This rifle is about 200 miles down the road and I can look at it before I close the deal. They are not real common around here.

What do you think? Price? What should I look for when examing the rifle? The wood looks a little too blonde for my tastes in the picture.

nemhed · Post by **nemhed** » Tue May 13, 2008 9:55 am

I couldn't open the link without being a member. I love my 30 year old 39A, I don't think I would be able to wear it out in 3 lifetimes, and that's not because I haven't used it. If I didn't have one already I would be looking for one. IMHO the safety and rebounding hammer have ruined the new ones. Maybe you could give us some more info. Don't forget what driving 400 miles is going to cost you these days.

Idahoser · Post by **Idahoser** » Tue May 13, 2008 10:25 am

That's not a bad place to be a member of.

That's a good bit less than a 9422 would cost. I'd love to have the money for it, I don't have a Marlin yet.

meanc · Post by **meanc** » Tue May 13, 2008 10:41 am

GTO

I know what you mean about their scarcity. I looked for almost 2 years before I found my Mountie 39a somewhat locally.

Anyway, If you're thinking about driving the 400 mile round trip, that $350 easily becomes $400 plus, and a whole lot of time.

Right now theres one on Gunbroker for $350 shipped, so with a xfer fee I'm doubting it'll go over $380.

Just my .02

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... m=99616211

nemhed · Post by **nemhed** » Tue May 13, 2008 10:59 am

In my area $350-$400 would be an average price for a 39a. If it was in 98% condition, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it in that price range. I don't actually see many used guns that I would call 98%. Mounties are extremely rare around here, my father-in-law has one I'd love to get a hold of. Of course he would love to get a hold of my 1895.

66GTO · Post by **66GTO** » Tue May 13, 2008 11:42 am

meanc wrote:GTO

I know what you mean about their scarcity. I looked for almost 2 years before I found my Mountie 39a somewhat locally.

Anyway, If you're thinking about driving the 400 mile round trip, that $350 easily becomes $400 plus, and a whole lot of time.

Right now theres one on Gunbroker for $350 shipped, so with a xfer fee I'm doubting it'll go over $380.

Just my .02

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... m=99616211

I've factored in the cost of driving 400 miles. I've proposed to the seller that we meet half way if I decide to buy it. If I drive my Honda it would cost me about $26 in gas for 200 miles. As far as time lost, I've got plenty of time to waste. I'm retired.

I have asked him to send me more detailed photos, plus I can examine the gun before I hand over the cash.

Post by **Hobie** » Tue May 13, 2008 11:45 am

If you don't have it yet, you won't have it.

meanc · Post by **meanc** » Tue May 13, 2008 11:54 am

If I drive my Honda it would cost me about $26 in gas for 200 miles. As far as time lost, I've got plenty of time to waste. I'm retired.

I guess it would be worth the drive then. Hopefully you get to pick it up and let us know how she shoots.

El Chivo · Post by **El Chivo** » Tue May 13, 2008 2:37 pm

just do it

66GTO · Post by **66GTO** » Tue May 13, 2008 2:42 pm

sobenk wrote:just do it

You guys are a bad influence!:P Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever read of anyone on this board advising AGAINST buying a lever gun!

I'm waiting for a reply from the seller, but I am inclined to "pull the trigger" on the deal if he can meet me in the next couple of days.

bogus bill · Post by **bogus bill** » Tue May 13, 2008 5:01 pm

I grew up with one of those in the late 50s. Accurate, also had a very old mountie. They are good!

Hillbilly · Post by **Hillbilly** » Tue May 13, 2008 5:07 pm

mine is a 1967 vintage... the wood on it looks about like whats in your picture.

I have not seen a good vintage 39 for less than $400 in a while.
the last Mountie I came across was about $450 and was gone when I doubled back for it.

You wont regret it...

Hill

Gryphon Black · Post by **Gryphon Black** » Tue May 13, 2008 5:30 pm

Plus it has a gold trigger. While showing it off, you can point to it and say "look, it has a gold trigger!"

No idea if he's overcharging for it, but how much do you really care anyway?

I can tell from the way you describe it, you're sold on it. That means you'd regret not getting it, and would never miss the cash.

And if there is anything wrong with it, you can send it back to Marlin to make it right. Then you'll have the gun you want. Life'll be good. Am I right?

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Tue May 13, 2008 6:22 pm

[I have been looking for an older (non-safety/non-rebounding hammer) Marlin 39A.]
[They are not real common around here. ]

And, You're gonna find another one.....WHERE ? ? ?

Pisgah · Post by **Pisgah** » Tue May 13, 2008 8:05 pm

Judging from those photos, I'd say that's a fair price, even including your gas cost and time. Around here, $350 gets you something barely above "beater" level.

MikeS. · Post by **MikeS.** » Tue May 13, 2008 9:00 pm

Another vote for "get it"

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Thu May 15, 2008 2:58 am

66GTO-go for it!

66GTO · Post by **66GTO** » Thu May 15, 2008 7:27 am

I PM'd the guy and told him to call me to make arrangements for the purchase, but I haven't heard from him yet.

jdad · Post by **jdad** » Thu May 15, 2008 7:46 am

That's a very fair price, for a clean, Golden 39A.

It's also factory d&t'd for both a receiver peep and scope mount.

ceb · Post by **ceb** » Thu May 15, 2008 2:55 pm

If I suddenly have to let go of my firearms, my 39A would be the last to go. You won't regret buying that rifle.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Thu May 15, 2008 7:51 pm

66GTO wrote:
sobenk wrote:just do it
You guys are a bad influence!:P Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever read of anyone on this board advising AGAINST buying a lever gun!

I think Hobie quietly deletes those posts, in return for a cut of the sale price - how ELSE do you think he could afford all those neat guns he tells us about...?

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Thu May 15, 2008 7:54 pm

By the way......

I've been meaning to ask - how can the 39a feed so "flawlessly" with that skinny little ejection port...? Don't empties get stuck in there from time to time...?

jdad · Post by **jdad** » Fri May 16, 2008 8:00 am

AJMD429 wrote:By the way......

I've been meaning to ask - how can the 39a feed so "flawlessly" with that skinny little ejection port...? Don't empties get stuck in there from time to time...?

Mr. Hepburn had a few patents just as impressive as Mr Browning.

There's a reason Marlin has controlled the rimfire levergun market since the introduction of the Model 1891........