1946 Marlin 39A .22 Lever Action

[1srelluc]

I was in my local gun shop looking for some mags for a S&W pistol, found what I needed, and was getting ready to check-out when one of the counter guys asked me if I wanted a old Marlin 39A that was sorta rough.

I like a project so I said yes and he brought me out a 1946 39A and yeah it was a bit rough but appeared sound mechanically.

We made sure it fed/ejected OK, I checked the bore and it was GTG, and there were no stock cracks.....The agreed on price was $200.00. Fair enough for a rough 39A so I bought it.....LOL, they did not charge me for all the house paint on it.

I got it home, stripped it down, cleaned it, and got the house paint off off the stock (that looks like it had be Tru-oiled at one time) and generally got it back up to snuff. The barrel had been D&Ted with what look like holes for Unertl scope blocks. I used plug screws in them.

Other than missing the covered wagon style front sight hood it was complete.

I might refinish it but no time soon.

 

[Failzero]

I was in my local gun shop looking for some mags for a S&W pistol, found what I needed, and was getting ready to check-out when one of the counter guys asked me if I wanted a old Marlin 39A that was sorta rough.

I like a project so I said yes and he brought me out a 1946 39A and yeah it was a bit rough but appeared sound mechanically.

We made sure it fed/ejected OK, I checked the bore and it was GTG, and there were no stock cracks.....The agreed on price was $200.00. Fair enough for a rough 39A so I bought it.....LOL, they did not charge me for all the house paint on it.

I got it home, stripped it down, cleaned it, and got the house paint off off the stock (that looks like it had be Tru-oiled at one time) and generally got it back up to snuff. The barrel had been D&Ted with what look like holes for Unertl scope blocks. I used plug screws in them.

Other than missing the covered wagon style front sight hood it was complete.

I might refinish it but no time soon.

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If I were gonna get a Cowboy Gun this would be a choice ( The post War was a golden era for Firearms )

 

[sealybobo]

If I were gonna get a Cowboy Gun this would be a choice ( The post War was a golden era for Firearms )

With one modification

 

[Donald H]

With one modification
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You're far better off with a M94 centerfire.

 

[PredFan]

I was in my local gun shop looking for some mags for a S&W pistol, found what I needed, and was getting ready to check-out when one of the counter guys asked me if I wanted a old Marlin 39A that was sorta rough.

I like a project so I said yes and he brought me out a 1946 39A and yeah it was a bit rough but appeared sound mechanically.

We made sure it fed/ejected OK, I checked the bore and it was GTG, and there were no stock cracks.....The agreed on price was $200.00. Fair enough for a rough 39A so I bought it.....LOL, they did not charge me for all the house paint on it.

I got it home, stripped it down, cleaned it, and got the house paint off off the stock (that looks like it had be Tru-oiled at one time) and generally got it back up to snuff. The barrel had been D&Ted with what look like holes for Unertl scope blocks. I used plug screws in them.

Other than missing the covered wagon style front sight hood it was complete.

I might refinish it but no time soon.

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Beautiful. What caliber does it use? I'm too lazy to look it up, lol.

 

[1srelluc]

With one modification
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Those large ring loop levers are totally worthless.

Now they do make slightly expanded ring levers that work pretty well.

 

[1srelluc]

Beautiful. What caliber does it use? I'm too lazy to look it up, lol.

.22 LR, .22 Long, .22 short.

 

[odanny]

If I were gonna get a Cowboy Gun this would be a choice ( The post War was a golden era for Firearms )

This is the one for that:

Model 1873 Short Rifle | Lever-Action Rifle | Winchester

Classic configuration of the lever-action Model 1873 rifle, with straight grip stock, rifle style crescent buttplate and forearm cap, 20" round barrel, Marlble Arms gold bead front sight and semi-buckhorn adjustable rear sight.

www.winchesterguns.com

 

[PredFan]

.22 LR, .22 Long, .22 short.

Love me some lever action rifles. I have a Henry in 45/70, and an Winchester model 1873 in 357 Mag. Both are of recent manufacture of course.

 

[1srelluc]

If I were gonna get a Cowboy Gun this would be a choice ( The post War was a golden era for Firearms )

They made a shorter, straight wristed version called The Mountie.....They are very hard to come by these days. I have one in my Marlin collection.

 

[westwall]

Those are good shooters. I have a couple of the older Model 1892's.

The scope blocks were most likely Lyman or Marbles.

 

[Failzero]

These are the builds I do for 22 Carbines ( XM 177E1 / XM177E2 )

 

[1srelluc]

This is the one for that:

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Model 1873 Short Rifle | Lever-Action Rifle | Winchester

Classic configuration of the lever-action Model 1873 rifle, with straight grip stock, rifle style crescent buttplate and forearm cap, 20" round barrel, Marlble Arms gold bead front sight and semi-buckhorn adjustable rear sight.

www.winchesterguns.com

I have one (full sized,made 1891) in .44-40. The old Colt M1878 revolver is about the same age.....The knife is from the same period (Brit-made) but I made a stag handle for it.

 

[1srelluc]

Those are good shooters. I have a couple of the older Model 1892's.

The scope blocks were most likely Lyman or Marbles.

Difficult to say for sure but a set of Unertl blocks I have fit the hole pattern/thread pitch/depth.

LOL.....I looked up pics of the older 39A (before they D&Ted them for a scope) and there were all kinds of weird, make-do set-ups.

 

[odanny]

This is the dude I'd like to buy:

Big Boy Color Case Hardened Rifle & Carbine

Explore the versatility and elegance of the Big Boy Color Case Hardened Rifle. Ideal for both hunting and target shooting. Learn more.

www.henryusa.com

 

[1srelluc]

This is the dude I'd like to buy:

Big Boy Color Case Hardened Rifle & Carbine

Explore the versatility and elegance of the Big Boy Color Case Hardened Rifle. Ideal for both hunting and target shooting. Learn more.

www.henryusa.com

A lot of people love the Henrys and their service is top-notch, I just prefer the more vintage JM Marlins.

I only have one, a .22 L/A commemorative for my county.

 

[odanny]

Beautiful lever action rifles, and the reviews they get online are always good.

 

[ozro]

I'm not trying to disrupt your thread, and it doesn't look like I am since other weapons are being discussed. Since you are knowledgeable about weapons 1srelluc, are you familiar with the kel-tec p3at? I have a friend who has one, and it continues to jam. I brought it home and cleaned it for her, seems she neglected it, everything is there, in place and now cleaned and lubed . I read the bulletin from kel-tec about it, and polished and greased the rails, but it still jams frequently by the shell getting stuck before it makes it to the chamber.
Any wisdom on this? I honestly am asking for my gal friend Jill.

 

[The Duke]

I'm not trying to disrupt your thread, and it doesn't look like I am since other weapons are being discussed. Since you are knowledgeable about weapons 1srelluc, are you familiar with the kel-tec p3at? I have a friend who has one, and it continues to jam. I brought it home and cleaned it for her, seems she neglected it, everything is there, in place and now cleaned and lubed . I read the bulletin from kel-tec about it, and polished and greased the rails, but it still jams frequently by the shell getting stuck before it makes it to the chamber.
Any wisdom on this? I honestly am asking for my gal friend Jill.

Never buy Kel-Tec, inaccurate malfunctioning junk.

If a Marlin is like a Schwinn, KelTec is like a Huffy.

Try different ammo, different bullet sizes and loads.

 

[ozro]

Never buy Kel-Tec, inaccurate malfunctioning junk.

If a Marlin is like a Schwinn, KelTec is like a Huffy.

Lol. I agree. I'm a Ruger guy myself. Made right here in az, and they make marlin as well.
Anyway, it's not a gun I would buy but Jill already owns it, just trying to make points with her