Consecutive Pair Marlin Golden 39-A 39A 90th Anniversary Lever Action Rifle
SOLD FOR: $5225.51
LSB#: 230718DT017 & 230718DT019
Make: Marlin Firearms Co.
Model: 39A 90th Anniversary Commemorative #374 & 375 of 500, Consecutive Pair
Serial Number: DT017: T22246 DT019: T22247
Year of Manufacture: 1960 C&R
Caliber: .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine and Takedown Action
Markings: DT017: The left side of the barrel is marked “The Marlin Firearms Co., New Haven, Conn. U.S.A. / 22 CAL. S, L. & LR. MICRO-GROOVE BARREL” and “—MARLIN GOLDEN 39-A.”. The lower tang is marked “T22246”. The right side of the barrel at the receiver is marked with a circled “JM” proof. The upper tang is marked “Marlin NO. 374” and the lower tang is marked with the serial number. The right side of the buttstock is engraved with a squirrel motif. The inner left side of the receiver is marked “246”.
DT019: The left side of the barrel is marked “The Marlin Firearms Co., New Haven, Conn. U.S.A. / 22 CAL. S, L. & LR. MICRO-GROOVE BARREL” and “—MARLIN GOLDEN 39-A.”. The lower tang is marked “T22246”. The right side of the barrel at the receiver is marked with a circled “JM” proof. The upper tang is marked “Marlin NO. 375” and the lower tang is marked with the serial number. The right side of the buttstock is engraved with a squirrel motif. The inner left side of the receiver is marked “247”.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: Both: This rifle is mounted with a “U” notched rear elevator sight dovetailed into the barrel and a hooded brass beaded blade front sight dovetailed into a serrated and ramped base screwed to the barrel. The top of the receiver has three drilled, tapped, and filled holes. The left side of the receiver has two drilled, tapped, and filled holes.
Stock Configuration & Condition: DT017: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut. The buttstock has a capped pistol grip, a straight comb, and a checkered black Marlin hard rubber buttplate. The forend has a chrome steel nose cap with a chrome sling swivel on the bottom. There is also a chrome sling swivel in the belly. The Marlin Bullseye is present in the belly. There are a few light draglines and faint compressions on the sides of the stocks. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is sharp. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate shows scattered faint wear and the checkering is sharp; the white spacer has receded slightly. The stocks rate in about Fine-Plus overall condition.
DT019: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut. The buttstock has a capped pistol grip, a straight comb, and a checkered black Marlin hard rubber buttplate. The forend has a chrome steel nose cap with a chrome sling swivel on the bottom. There is also a chrome sling swivel in the belly. The Marlin Bullseye is present in the belly. There are a few light draglines and faint compressions on the sides of the stocks. There is one more noticeable scuff on the left side of the wrist. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is sharp. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate shows scattered wear at the heel and the checkering is sharp; the white spacer has receded slightly. The stocks rate in about Fine-Plus overall condition.
Type of Finish: Chrome
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: Both bores are bright with sharp rifling. Each has just a few faint spots of erosion near the muzzle. In this writer’s opinion, the bores rate 9/10.
Overall Condition: DT017: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are some faint, superficial scratches and nicks on the sides of the receiver. There is a faint rub or two on the barrel. There is some minor buildup in some of the crevices. The markings are clear and the screwheads are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine-Plus condition.
DT019: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are some scratches and nicks on the sides of the receiver. The barrel shows some infrequently scattered faint scuffins and lines. There is some minor buildup in some of the crevices. The markings are clear and the screwheads are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: Both: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety position. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: DT017: This rifle comes in a brown box with some factory paperwork and a hammer spur.
DT019: None
Our Assessment: The Marlin 39A represents the oldest and longest continuously produced shoulder firearm in the world. The 39A was produced until 1983 when the current Golden 39A was introduced. Changes between models were so minimal the rifle is considered to have been continually produced to the same basic specifications for over 100 years.
On display is a consecutive pair of 90th Anniversary Commemorative Marlin Golden Model 39A rifles, manufactured in 1960, that sport a beautiful chrome finish and of which only 500 were produced. This pair commemorates 90 years of Marlin Firearms Co. manufacturing since they opened their doors in 1870. These takedown rifles are in beautiful condition. The Marlin collectors should show an interest in this rifle. Please see our photos and good luck!
-Greenfield
