Marlin 39A

[Bull Elk]

First, I want to say that I believe the Marlin 39A Golden is one of the finest, well-built and accurate.22 lever actions ever made. I’ve owned several……but not as nice as the one I saw at a gun shop in Sacramento. 1978 model. Not a scratch or mark on it. Probably the nicest 39A I’ve ever seen. But I was shocked at the price. $900. Maybe that’s the market for a 39A Golden in this condition.

[AR22]

Well the price is high on everything right now..I sold one of mine for right at 1000.00 a couple years back...Remember these will not ever be made again..And yes they are fine Rifles.

[Henry Shooter]

If what you say that it’s shoots great and is one of the most accurate you’ve shot and it’s beautiful on top of that.

It’s worth the price you paid

[golfish]

I would say that it's a good price....

The 39 and the Winchester 94/22 have been racing to the top for years.

[pennstater]

Funny these 39A's came up. I just gave mine[1957] a wipe down and have it sitting next to the table here. They are wonderful .22 leverguns.

MLC

[Bull Elk]

Perplexed? No. A bit surprised, yes. I haven’t seen very many in the past 5 years. Most I’ve seen were in the $500-$650 range. But, all of my S&W revolvers have doubled, and then some, in price since I bought them. Again, it’s not like every gs has a 39A on their gun rack. Regardless of the price I plan on buying this one.

[golfish]

Funny these 39A's came up. I just gave mine[1957] to golfish . They are wonderful .22 leverguns.

MLC

I fixed it for you my friend

[nickel plate]

Is it a straight or pistol grip stock?

[M1NM]

I had a 57 in 22 mag. Sorry I sold it but couldn't justify ammo cost vs 22LR for plinking.

[rromeo]

From my experience, 39s have always been a bit more than a 336. People are asking $700-800 for the 336Ws that were $380 at Walmart 3 years ago.

[Imageview]

I bought a fairly nice 39m (1980 model) for $450 in January. Wasn't in the market for a new rifle or a 22, but at that price it was a no brainer. Best firearm purchase I've ever made. I like the mounties better personally, still holds 15 and a little handier.

While I get the appeal of a really nice one, a 39 is a rifle I am going to shoot. A lot. So I'd rather have a reasonable one I won't feel bad about the occasional ding. I know some folks here say that 22s get boring, but I always have a smile on my face when I'm holding my 39.

[Bull Elk]

Is it a straight or pistol grip stock?

Pistol

[AR22]

I paid 550.00 OTD for the previous one I mentioned a few years ago that I sold at 1000.00

Older Marlins will always be a solid investments for the future..Even if you think you are paying too much now..I have never bought a older Marlin that has not doubled in value, in some cases..As much as quadrupled..

[bergmen]

Bought mine new for $127.00 in 1977 (I wouldn't take $1000.00 for it today). Here are a couple of picture showing that I softened the edges of the trigger and lever and had them refinished (trigger 24 kt gold plated, lever deep blue). These were hard as a rock and it took me forever to do this.





Dan

[44fred]

There are boat loads on GunBroker right now.
I’d recommend anyone looking for a great shooter, jump on one of these ASAP.
Seriously, best squirrel getter I’ve got. That may change after I pick up my Christensen Arms Ranger…..we’ll see.