Marlin 39
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They didn't dump them, just moved them to the Marlin custom shop.
For the low, low, "starting price" of about 3200 bucks (US of course) you can get a brand new, custom, model 39A.
Of the the three 22's I currently own I will say, without hesitation, that my 39A (late 1950's vintage with micro groove rifling) is my least favourite and least accurate when put beside my FN Browning (Trombone) which is about the same age or my Henry pump (a couple years old)- both of which outshoot the Marlin.
So while I do like the Marlin and it functions well, I really "personally" don't see what all the fuss is about or why they command such a high resale value. I see it as just an "ok" 22.
But that's just me...
For the low, low, "starting price" of about 3200 bucks (US of course) you can get a brand new, custom, model 39A.
Of the the three 22's I currently own I will say, without hesitation, that my 39A (late 1950's vintage with micro groove rifling) is my least favourite and least accurate when put beside my FN Browning (Trombone) which is about the same age or my Henry pump (a couple years old)- both of which outshoot the Marlin.
So while I do like the Marlin and it functions well, I really "personally" don't see what all the fuss is about or why they command such a high resale value. I see it as just an "ok" 22.
But that's just me...
Same. I owned a couple and they were ok. Reliable feeding, mediocre accuracy. Really nothing special besides the novelty of being an old lever action. I feel they were worth the $500 I sold them for in the EE a few years ago, and really no more. I can't get over the people asking over a grand for them in the EE now. They're just not that good of a gun to cost that much... for a few dollars more you could buy a used cooper or Annie.
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The 39A's were discontinued a while back already. I am not 100% certain, but I think it's likely due to Marlington unable to produce it to the same standard, quality and fitting as the old Marlin plant. Probably the same reason some of their other rifles haven't made it into mass production for about 10 years. They're starting to get it right with their 336 and 1895's, so it's possible we may see another 39A in the future, but currently the official status is "discontinued" or custom shop option.
They're the oldest continuously produced rifle in the world for a reason. I own three; 39A, 39A Mountie and 39M which my kids will eventually grow into. A timeless design that will continue to appreciate in value, they're all some of my favorite 22's and at least one is always coming with me to the range. Mine are very accurate with CCI 40gr SV or Quiet's, with original iron sights or upgraded Skinner peep sights. But they will cycle and shoot anything I feed them. I can repeatedly hit small targets beyond 100yards. The take down feature is quite handy for travelling with a large arsenal to the range or bush and of course for cleaning. I don't think I had a single failure unless the gun was held upside down while racking the lever.. The Mountie's are so light and compact I have a hard time putting it down when in the bush shooting targets. I've rarely heard anything negative about them.
If you have one that you don't want anymore, feel free to drop me a line!
They're the oldest continuously produced rifle in the world for a reason. I own three; 39A, 39A Mountie and 39M which my kids will eventually grow into. A timeless design that will continue to appreciate in value, they're all some of my favorite 22's and at least one is always coming with me to the range. Mine are very accurate with CCI 40gr SV or Quiet's, with original iron sights or upgraded Skinner peep sights. But they will cycle and shoot anything I feed them. I can repeatedly hit small targets beyond 100yards. The take down feature is quite handy for travelling with a large arsenal to the range or bush and of course for cleaning. I don't think I had a single failure unless the gun was held upside down while racking the lever.. The Mountie's are so light and compact I have a hard time putting it down when in the bush shooting targets. I've rarely heard anything negative about them.
If you have one that you don't want anymore, feel free to drop me a line!
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