Mod. 39 CBS Removal

[wesuredont]

How do you remove the cross bolt safety from a Mod. 39 ? It's not installed the same way as on a 336 or 1894. Looks like the detent spring & ball are held in place with a pin rather than with a set screw like on it's big brothers. Any ideas ?

[marlin 1893]

If you remove the cross-bolt saftey you will not have a saftey on the Model 39.The half cock on the 39
is (not a safety)

[wesuredont]

I and those around me seem to have survived for a bit more than 50 years without any of these lawyer induced "improvements" (abominations) on all my Marlins. Having finally found a 39 TDS after a long search, I intend to remove the CBS and replace it with a faux screw. The rebounding hammer has already been dealt with. What I am seeking is information regarding the removal of the CBS from someone who may have already done so. Any direction would be much appreciated.

[Regnier (gunrunner)]

Wesuredont;

There used to be "kits" available online to do just what you want to do. You may have to do a GOOGLE search to find one now.
Good luck.........

[wesuredont]

A fellow by the name of Clyde Ludwig offers a CBS replacement "screw", and I have one that I can make work. The problem is removing the existing assembly. It's not installed the same way as on the 336 and 1894.

[fataboo]

If you go to Rimfire Central and either PM or e-mail Gizzy he has a lot of fixes on 39s'. Look for him on Marlin lever action posts. Hope this helps, Bob

[wesuredont]

Thanks Bob. I'll try to find him.