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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Marlin 39A represents the oldest and longest continuously produced shoulder firearm in the world and is considered to be one of the finest examples of a lever .22 rifle and one of the most accurate .22 rifles that were ever produced. It is also the best-selling lever rimfire in U.S. history. The Model Golden 39A is built of forged steel parts and American-grown walnut. It is one of the very few remaining .22 rifles with easy takedown ability (it can be taken apart usin …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIn the mid-1960s, the .45-70 cartridge had nearly vanished from the American market, and there was no big-bore lever-action rifle cartridge in production to fill the gap. To address this, Marlin decided to develop a new cartridge that would offer comparable power. They designed the .444 Marlin, essentially a longer version of the .44 Magnum, extending the cartridge by nearly an inch to approach the .45-70’s power levels. The .444 Marlin was conceived by Remington at Marlin …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Marlin Glenfield 50 is a distinguished bolt-action shotgun, expertly crafted to offer both reliability and precision for avid shooters. Chambered in 12 gauge, it is built to handle a wide range of hunting and shooting scenarios with efficiency. The shotgun features a robust 28-inch barrel with a full choke bore, which enhances shot accuracy and pattern control, making it particularly effective for targeting game at varying distances. Its blue finish not only imparts a …

Best of The West Bryant Ridge's Analysis*This example is a variant of the Marlin Model 1894 that features a cross-bolt safety*The Marlin 1894 was originally patented on August 1, 1893 by L.L. Hepburn. With this design, Marlin simplified and strengthened the internal lever-action mechanism while continuing the practice of using a flat solid steel top receiver with side ejection. With the Model 1894, Marlin removed the rear-locking lug, which extended down into the trigger guard and had a ten …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Marlin Model 60, also known as the Marlin Glenfield Model 60, is a semi-automatic rifle that fires the .22 LR rimfire cartridge. It has been produced by Remington Arms in Huntsville, Alabama, formerly in Mayfield, Kentucky, and by Marlin Firearms Company of North Haven, Connecticut. The rifle has been in continuous production since 1960 and is known to be the most popular rifle of its kind in the world. The main features of the rifle include a micro-groove barrel, a cr …