Marlin Firearms Co. 39TDS 39-TDS 22 S/L/LR 16.5″ Takedown Rifle w/ Box 1989
SOLD FOR: $1204.97
LSB#: 220503LB001
Make: Marlin
Model: 39TDS
Serial Number: 11146440
Year of Manufacture: 1989
Caliber: .22 Short, Long & Long Rifle
Action Type: Lever Action, Tube Magazine Fed Takedown Rifle
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “The Marlin Firearms Co. New Haven, Conn. U.S.A. / CAL.22 S. L. & L.R. MICRO-GROOVE BARREL”, “MODEL 39TDS”, with a poorly struck “JM” on the left at the chamber. The top tang and the inside of the barrel-section of the receiver have the serial number. The right of the barrel has Marlin’s two-line warning. The bottom of the bolt is hand-marked “440K”. The butt plate is marked “Marlin”.
Barrel Length: 16.5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade, dovetailed in a hooded serrated ramped base that is screwed to the barrel. The rear sight is a folding “U” notched leaf on a slide-step elevator and also set in a dovetail. The top and left of the receiver are drilled, tapped and filled for optics or peep sights.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two piece smooth walnut set, the forend has a metal nose cap, the butt stock has a straight grip, Marlin bullseye is in the belly and checkered black plastic buttplate. The wood shows some scattered faint marks but no significant imperfections. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The plate has very light wear in the smooth portions. The stocks are in about Fine-Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the Micro-Groove rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are some faint scratches on the top of the receiver, a few nicks on the sides of the receiver and lever, and a few light scratches along the mag tube and on the left side of the barrel. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine-Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This rifle has a neat takedown feature that allows the rifle to be disassembled into two pieces within seconds. The action is smooth and the trigger is crisp. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes in a brown cardboard Marlin box with serial matching label, Marlin branded Allen black nylon zipper case with separate pouches for each of the action assemblies, a manual and a white plastic “keeper” which installs in the barrel assembly when taken down to keep the bolt in place.
Our Assessment: Most of us are familiar with Marlin’s legendary 39A lever action rifle. Already famous for its incredibly accurate Micro-Groove barrels, the takedown ability makes this not only an accurate rifle but a convenient one. For the dedicated Marlin collector, this is a great package. All 39s take down, but the TDS has a shorter 16 1/2″ barrel and came with a Marlin branded zipper case just for this rifle. This example is in Excellent condition with only a few scattered light marks, a great bore and strong mechanics. Better still, it comes with its original box, case, and even the plastic “keeper”, which usually gets tossed as soon as one of these rifles is assembled. Please see our pictures and good luck!