Marlin 39 question

[Shawn Rice]

I have received a Marlin lever action 22 I cannot find any information on it searching serial numbers etc. It looks all original. The serial number is S2433. Can anyone tell me if it has any value or should I treat it as a normal 22 plinking gun? I would attach pictures but don't see that option. It has an octagon barrel and the only other writing I see on it says 22 S L & L R. The serial number was under the lever

[marlinman93]

That S prefix puts your Model 39 in the late 1920's. These are highly collectible .22 rifles if all original, and in good condition. But since it has the S prefix it is not designed to shoot modern High Speed .22LR ammo and doing so could break the breech bolt, unless the breech bolt has been upgraded to a modern High Speed bolt.
I shoot standard velocity ammo only, or Target .22LR which is usually standard velocity also.

[Shawn Rice]

Thank you for the response. I thought it may have some value. Do you know any companies or people that would be able to check it out. I am in St. Louis MO. It looks all original and in pretty good shape for its age but I am not an expert at all on classic types of firearms.

[marlinman93]

Thank you for the response. I thought it may have some value. Do you know any companies or people that would be able to check it out. I am in St. Louis MO. It looks all original and in pretty good shape for its age but I am not an expert at all on classic types of firearms.

I don't know of any in your area. There may be individuals with experience in the Marlin 39 who can determine condition, and if it's still got the original bolt, or improved high speed bolt in your area? I'm clear across the country, so not much help here.