Marlin 39A Manufacture Date
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FrankD
Marlin 39A Manufacture Date
I have a Marlin 39A with serial number J996L located under the cocking lever. I am 68 years old and the gun is in very good condition and belonged to my grandfather. Can you tell me the manufacture date? Any information will be appreciated. Thanks.
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Regnier (gunrunner)
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Re: Marlin 39A Manufacture Date
FrankD;
A Marlin Model 39-A with a "J" prefix serial number would have been manufactured in 1952. There were 32,129 Model 39-A's made that year. This Model 39-A will still have the older, Ballard style rifling instead of the newer, patented Micro-Groove rifling Marlin started using in 1954.
I hope this helps.
A Marlin Model 39-A with a "J" prefix serial number would have been manufactured in 1952. There were 32,129 Model 39-A's made that year. This Model 39-A will still have the older, Ballard style rifling instead of the newer, patented Micro-Groove rifling Marlin started using in 1954.
I hope this helps.
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FrankD
Re: Marlin 39A Manufacture Date
A big thank you! I very much appreciate you taking the time to respond.
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Re: Marlin 39A Manufacture Date
Jam;
A Marlin Model 39-A with a "B" serial number prefix would have been made in 1940. This will be an early 39-A gun with a case-colored receiver and the old, original Ballard style rifling. A collectors item to be sure........
A Marlin Model 39-A with a "B" serial number prefix would have been made in 1940. This will be an early 39-A gun with a case-colored receiver and the old, original Ballard style rifling. A collectors item to be sure........
Due to the increasing cost of ammunition, there will be no warning shot!
The growing federal deficit = generational slavery to the national debt.
If the world was perfect.......it wouldn't be.
The growing federal deficit = generational slavery to the national debt.
If the world was perfect.......it wouldn't be.