DOM of Model 39 Help
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DOM of Model 39 Help
I recently purchased a Model 39 Ocatagon Serial Number 3171 without any prefixes. The gun is in nice shape, I just want to know when it was built. Can some please help me.
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Bear 45/70
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Re: DOM of Model 39 Help
One post is enough. You do not need to multiple post to get and answer.
Bear 45/70
"My pistol and my rifle are merely the tools, I am the weapon."
"My pistol and my rifle are merely the tools, I am the weapon."
Re: DOM of Model 39 Help
I didn't think the first post went through for some reason. This is my first time posting here, but thanks for the WARM WELCOME...
Re: DOM of Model 39 Help
Hi Chelt,
A model 39 without prefix is likely first year production (1922) - could be year after, but not beyond that. I assume it has the correct S shaped pistol grip walnut stock, thin forearm with steel cap, and 24" barrel? It has ballard rifling and a black bakelite buttplate (straight cut to buttstock). How is the condition of the case hardening, or are most of the colors worn to grey? these rifles were commonly very heavily used and show the effects of carrying...
best regards, chrifle
P.S. hope you find most of the members here ARE willing to help!
A model 39 without prefix is likely first year production (1922) - could be year after, but not beyond that. I assume it has the correct S shaped pistol grip walnut stock, thin forearm with steel cap, and 24" barrel? It has ballard rifling and a black bakelite buttplate (straight cut to buttstock). How is the condition of the case hardening, or are most of the colors worn to grey? these rifles were commonly very heavily used and show the effects of carrying...
best regards, chrifle
P.S. hope you find most of the members here ARE willing to help!