Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this iconic lever-action rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Marlin Golden Model 39A!
This example features the desirable "JM"stamping on the left side of the barrel next to the receiver!
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This example features the desirable "JM"stamping on the left side of the barrel next to the receiver!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Marlin
Model: Golden 39A
Serial: 94301146
Date of Manufacture: 2006
Caliber: .22 S/L/LR
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24" Micro-Groove
Optics/Sights: Ramp with Brass Bead & Wide-Scan Hood Front and Adjustable Folding Buckhorn Style Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered American Black Walnut Stock and Forearm
Action: Lever
Markings: Standard / Features "JM" Stamping.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1893 the renowned American sharpshooter Annie Oakley put 25 shots through the same ragged hole at a range of 11 meters using .22 Short cartridges. On the same day she shot a jagged one-hole group through the center of an ace of hearts playing card, shooting offhand with no support. The rifle she used for both feats was a Marlin Model 1891, the forerunner of the Golden Model 39A, which she would probably find remarkably familiar today.
When Marlin introduced its Model 1891 in that year, it was the first underlever rifle chambered for .22LR. Subsequent versions saw the side gate through which it was loaded give way to a front-loading tubular magazine because of problems experienced feeding the smaller round. The design also quickly moved from an octagonal to a rounded barrel. The Model 39 then appeared in 1921 and the Model 39A in 1939.
Since then, there have been a number of variations, but these have been mostly cosmetic and it is fair to say that the same rifle, under one name or another, can be considered as having been in production under much the same specifications for more than a century. This represents the longest continuous production run of any commercial firearm. Well over two million Model 39s had been produced by the time Ruger acquired the Marlin brand in 2020 and production ceased.
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory matching box seen pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Golden 39A
Serial: 94301146
Date of Manufacture: 2006
Caliber: .22 S/L/LR
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24" Micro-Groove
Optics/Sights: Ramp with Brass Bead & Wide-Scan Hood Front and Adjustable Folding Buckhorn Style Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered American Black Walnut Stock and Forearm
Action: Lever
Markings: Standard / Features "JM" Stamping.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1893 the renowned American sharpshooter Annie Oakley put 25 shots through the same ragged hole at a range of 11 meters using .22 Short cartridges. On the same day she shot a jagged one-hole group through the center of an ace of hearts playing card, shooting offhand with no support. The rifle she used for both feats was a Marlin Model 1891, the forerunner of the Golden Model 39A, which she would probably find remarkably familiar today.
When Marlin introduced its Model 1891 in that year, it was the first underlever rifle chambered for .22LR. Subsequent versions saw the side gate through which it was loaded give way to a front-loading tubular magazine because of problems experienced feeding the smaller round. The design also quickly moved from an octagonal to a rounded barrel. The Model 39 then appeared in 1921 and the Model 39A in 1939.
Since then, there have been a number of variations, but these have been mostly cosmetic and it is fair to say that the same rifle, under one name or another, can be considered as having been in production under much the same specifications for more than a century. This represents the longest continuous production run of any commercial firearm. Well over two million Model 39s had been produced by the time Ruger acquired the Marlin brand in 2020 and production ceased.
The Marlin Golden Model 39A was introduced in 1983, the first of the series to have a cross-hammer safety. It was also marked out by its signature golden trigger, a hooded ramp front sight and the provision of sling swivels. It went on to become one of the biggest-selling lever-action rimfires in US history. Featuring Marlin’s proprietary Micro-Groove rifling in a 1 in 16" right-hand twist, it built on the already enviable reputation of its predecessors to become regarded as one of the most accurate .22 rifles ever made. It is one of only a few .22 rifles with a takedown capability, allowing it to be separated into two halves for transport or cleaning. The operation involves removing the oversized screw on the right-hand side of the receiver and is easily completed under field conditions using a coin.
The Marlin Golden Model 39A was supplied with an adjustable folding rear sight and a hooded bead front sight, but mounting a scope is a simple enough matter if that is preferred. The open sights are precise enough to cope with the shorter ranges normally associated with rimfire pest control. It is very unlikely that anyone would want to fit a sound moderator to this style of rifle, but even without one and using subsonic ammunition, it is still surprisingly quiet, even more so using .22 Short. Feeding is very smooth and consistent, and speed will depend purely on how fast you can operate the underlever.
The brass-lined tube magazine houses variable numbers of the alternative .22 rimfire rounds that the action can accommodate. There is a visible indicator on the left-hand side of the receiver to show whether the magazine is charged. If the orange tip of the magazine follower shows, the magazine is empty (although, of course, the chamber may not be).
The Golden Model 39A may not fall into the same low-cost category as many of the used .22 rimfires some dealers find difficult to sell and so price accordingly, but this one is rather more special. It is a rugged, reliable, quick-shooting and highly accurate rifle. Many shooters will choose not to fit a telescopic sight, preferring the light weight and handiness of an uncluttered gun. It will serve equally well for pest control and plinking — and there is the bonus of enjoying a piece of Americana.
The Marlin Golden Model 39A was supplied with an adjustable folding rear sight and a hooded bead front sight, but mounting a scope is a simple enough matter if that is preferred. The open sights are precise enough to cope with the shorter ranges normally associated with rimfire pest control. It is very unlikely that anyone would want to fit a sound moderator to this style of rifle, but even without one and using subsonic ammunition, it is still surprisingly quiet, even more so using .22 Short. Feeding is very smooth and consistent, and speed will depend purely on how fast you can operate the underlever.
The brass-lined tube magazine houses variable numbers of the alternative .22 rimfire rounds that the action can accommodate. There is a visible indicator on the left-hand side of the receiver to show whether the magazine is charged. If the orange tip of the magazine follower shows, the magazine is empty (although, of course, the chamber may not be).
The Golden Model 39A may not fall into the same low-cost category as many of the used .22 rimfires some dealers find difficult to sell and so price accordingly, but this one is rather more special. It is a rugged, reliable, quick-shooting and highly accurate rifle. Many shooters will choose not to fit a telescopic sight, preferring the light weight and handiness of an uncluttered gun. It will serve equally well for pest control and plinking — and there is the bonus of enjoying a piece of Americana.
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory matching box seen pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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