[Can you send a picture of your serial number showing the Capital "C"? Thanks.]
No can do, Don - Sorry, but our digi camera bombed out last Christmas, and I haven't gotten a new one yet. The pic above is from my files.
1945 Marlin 39-A
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Re: 1945 Marlin 39-A
I have a Marlin 39 that was handed down from my grandpa. I was trying to find out the history and approximate value.
from reading this thread I found that my gun is a Marlin 39- (no A) the serial number is (lower case) c 9486 (the c is smaller than the numbers). from this thread it appears that the lower case c was made in 1946.
My question is that everyone is referring to the 39A but mine does not contain the A in the model number. after the New Haven Conn. stamp it says 22 S,L & LR.
I'm just wondering is it an "A" or not? I haven't heard anyone talk about an "A" with a lower case "c" serial number.
BTW.. It has a round barrel not the octagon barrel.
Any insight will be much appreciated.
from reading this thread I found that my gun is a Marlin 39- (no A) the serial number is (lower case) c 9486 (the c is smaller than the numbers). from this thread it appears that the lower case c was made in 1946.
My question is that everyone is referring to the 39A but mine does not contain the A in the model number. after the New Haven Conn. stamp it says 22 S,L & LR.
I'm just wondering is it an "A" or not? I haven't heard anyone talk about an "A" with a lower case "c" serial number.
BTW.. It has a round barrel not the octagon barrel.
Any insight will be much appreciated.
RE: 1947 Mfg., 'D Prefix' Marlin 39-A With Possible Marlin Factory Lyman No. 57 Rear Receiver Peep Sight ?
Good Morning Folks, I was recently wiping down & inspecting my absolutely gorgeous little Marlin 39A .22 Rimfire Rifle, & fell in love with it all over again ! ( Round Barrel, Blued Receiver, 24" Barrel ) Upon it being handed down to me via my Father in Law's passing, I have always surmised it was of relatively early production, although I couldn't be certain as to exactly when ? However, after some brief research I was able to determine it was of 1947 manufacture, & is complete with an old, period era Lyman No. 57 Receiver Peep Sight.* I would love to know if the Lyman was an Marlin Factory addition, or was an added later on. ( *NOTE: Although I firmly believe the Lyman to be an No. 57 Model, it has been a while since I've looked into the matter. If anyone's interested enough, I'll be happy to confirm that fact upon request ? )
One potential clue to the Peep Sight possibly being an Marlin Factory addition, is the fact that the Barrel mounted Rear Sight is missing, & it's dovetail slot has been what appears to be professionally filled with one the 'slot blanks' which were available for that very purpose. I guess that it's not 'concrete evidence', but if does indeed lend credence to the work having been performed by either the Factory, & or a professional Gunsmith ? My 39A is Serial # D 994. After my assessing the relative conditions of numerous other M39A examples, I'm pleased to report that mine appears to have only had occasional use, without any signs of misuse & or abuse. ANY relevant information, advice, & or comments will be very much appreciated. THANK YOU
Best regards, Dom Pastore Jr.
One potential clue to the Peep Sight possibly being an Marlin Factory addition, is the fact that the Barrel mounted Rear Sight is missing, & it's dovetail slot has been what appears to be professionally filled with one the 'slot blanks' which were available for that very purpose. I guess that it's not 'concrete evidence', but if does indeed lend credence to the work having been performed by either the Factory, & or a professional Gunsmith ? My 39A is Serial # D 994. After my assessing the relative conditions of numerous other M39A examples, I'm pleased to report that mine appears to have only had occasional use, without any signs of misuse & or abuse. ANY relevant information, advice, & or comments will be very much appreciated. THANK YOU
Best regards, Dom Pastore Jr.
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Re: 1945 Marlin 39-A
Dom;
After 1945, the Marlin Model 39-A receiver was drilled and tapped for a receiver sight. No mention of the factory actually installing any receiver sights, so most likely, yours was installed by a gunsmith along with the sight slot blank. Pretty common occurrence to remove the rear sight when either a receiver sight or a tang sight was installed. The rear sight just got in the way of the normal sight picture when using either a tang or receiver sight.
After 1945, the Marlin Model 39-A receiver was drilled and tapped for a receiver sight. No mention of the factory actually installing any receiver sights, so most likely, yours was installed by a gunsmith along with the sight slot blank. Pretty common occurrence to remove the rear sight when either a receiver sight or a tang sight was installed. The rear sight just got in the way of the normal sight picture when using either a tang or receiver sight.
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Re: 1945 Marlin 39-A
THANK YOU Regnier, very much for your kind reply, it's most appreciated. I as well as you love my old 39A, as we know that they truly don't make them like that any longer !! I surmise that as Marlin was interested in getting back into Civilian production back in the immediate Post WW2 era, they made certain to put that extra bit of fit & finish into their products. This 39A will probably remain with me for quite a while. THANKS AGAIN
Best, Dom P.
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Re: 1945 Marlin 39-A
I know this post is old but in case someone is still interested I have a Marlin 39A c8306 blued receiver, I thought it was 1945 too
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Re: 1945 Marlin 39-A
Bill Brophy's book states a C prefix as 1946.
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