Are the older Marlin 39`s sought after?

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Just curious. I see Ad`s of guys looking, but who knows if they are just browsing or tire kickers.
If you found say a 1950`s model in 98% condition, not NIB....what would you rate it for price wise?
 
Older Marlin 39's are to the States that Cooey's are to Canada. No collector interest, but everybody has or did have one. You won't get rich selling any Marlin 39.
 
sunray said:
Older Marlin 39's are to the States that Cooey's are to Canada. No collector interest, but everybody has or did have one. You won't get rich selling any Marlin 39.
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I'll respectfully disagree. I've never had trouble selling my Marlin 39a's for a healthy profit as there's an eager market for them here in Canada. In fact, as with most things Marlin, the older the more desirable. To the OP, a mint early 39a was listed for $625 and sold within the hour, which tells me that the seller could have probably asked for more.
 
KK thanks guys. Stickhunter, I have to agree. I just posted my 1958 Golden 39A in 98% condition for $750 and sold it in less than 1/2hr....maybe a guy should have hung onto it. I know my 1948 Winchester Model 61 is going to be buried with me no matter how much I need the coin for something else.
 
kamlooky said:
No ideer why they fetch what they do.
Beats the pizz right outta me.
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I bought mine out of nostalgia. I shoot it 'cause I've not had many rifles that shoot as well! I'm not a cowboy by nature, but swinging that lever feels more positive than cycling any bolt I've owned.

I did get mine for 400-ish, and would have bought 2 for that. Mine was made in '54.

They fetch what they do because those that own 'em tend not to part with them For such vast production/sales used ones are not so available...
 
Hand fitted with all steel components that fit and generally never wear out. The weight, heft and feel are more like a Centerfire lever. And they're damn accurate. Of the half dozen I've bought and sold, the sales price was considerably more than what I paid. The four I currently own will only be sold when I'm physically unable to shoot them.

The newer ones are not as well made, and since the introduction of the rebounding hammer, just don't shoot as well, so out the door they went. If you own one or have opportunity to purchase an older one, you will soon know what the rest of the 39 crowd knows.
 
darcy32171 said:
KK thanks guys. Stickhunter, I have to agree. I just posted my 1958 Golden 39A in 98% condition for $750 and sold it in less than 1/2hr....maybe a guy should have hung onto it. I know my 1948 Winchester Model 61 is going to be buried with me no matter how much I need the coin for something else.
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No matter how nice a piece your 61 is the demand for them here is Canada is very low. FS
 
They are kinda like the pre-64 M70 in that a lot of drive-by experts don't understand what that are and talk down about them. Spend some time with one, and you won't be quick to let it go. Any decent older 39 doesn't sit long on the EE.
 
It is unfortunate that modifications are made. Why change the front sight? no problem taking off the front sight hood but don't lose it!
It is okay to redo the wood but very helpful to have an idea what the original finish looked like and duplicate it.
 
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