39A

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Redanhauser
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39A

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My uncle has a Model 39A in nice condition. I am trying to determine the correct version and date of mfg.
Serial #L9523 . I have not seen notation regarding the L prefix but it has the ramp front sight.
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Re: 39A

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Redanhauser;

The "L" prefix indicates 1954. In 1954, Marlin added the Micro-Groove rifling to the 39 Model line of guns. Not all of the guns made that year got the Micro-Groove rifling and some left-over Ballard rifled barrels were used in some of the 39-A's. It appears of the 39-A made that year, only 271 had the Ballard rifling while 3,814 had the new, patented Micro-Groove rifling.
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