Marlin Model 39A
Yes, that is Marlin's famous lever action rimfire Model 39A. 19 rounds of .22LR goodness at the ready; all you need is a flick of the wrist and you're good to go. It's stunningly accurate even in "minute of berm" hands, a natural for the swinging steel plates. It goes perfectly with a single action revolver like the Ruger Single Six or a Colt New Frontier. It is, quite possibly, one of the most perfect firearms possible.
Not that I have strong feelings on this or anything, mind you...
That is all.
11 comments:
Did Jay have his morning coffee yet? Marling?
Good taste even if you are in Massachusetts.
I have that Marlin but with the straight stock and it is seriously accurate. My brother in law has been trying to get me to sell it to him for 30 years or so. Also, have the Ruger Single Six. A good combo for playing around.
I picked up my first Marlin a few months ago. I agree, simple, GOOD.
Jay,
Three words: Old.School.Rocks
-- Brad
This is a kick-@$$ hunk of fun. I grew up shooting my dad's Golden 39A and now it occupies a spot in my house.
I'm heading out at lunch to buy a brick of .22LR for some shooty-goodness and support National Buy a Bunch of Ammo Day...
The first gun I bought with my own money in 1966 is the 39A I still have. I was going to buy a brand new one, but found one used with a scope for about $70.00 . I used it the other day to send a woodchuck to the great burrow in the sky. A wonderful rifle.
I can verify that this is about as much fun as a barrel of monkeys. If you bring #2 Son, it's MORE fun than a barrel of monkeys.
We let daboy choose his first .22 a few weeks ago for his birthday(he's turning 13). I really expected him to go for something like this or a 10/22. I was secretly hoping he picked a lever .22. Not that the Marlin in .44mag isn't a hoot and a half to shoot, but plinking with it is tempered by the cost of the ammo.
He surprised me (in a good way) by going with a CZ452 military trainer. Ah, a boltie fan just like stepdad!
Jay, I know that you're going to enjoy that rifle for many years to come. I bought a Golden 39 (the first firearm that I ever bought) the day I got my FID in 1976. After running many, many bricks throught it over all of these years, it still runs flawlessly and it's still as accurate as one could ever hope for. It's got a great history, fine workmanship, superb handling and feel, handsome lines...I really couldn't ask for much more from a piece of machinery. You're absolutely right when you say that it's a damn near perfect rifle. Oh, and the many happy hours and memories have just been icing on the cake. Enjoy.
I love Marlin .22s. I don't have the lever, but I have the model 60. I love it. It's not fancy, it just shoots well. I prefer it to my 10/22, which has broke on me when I needed it.
Strangely enough, I have never in my life shot a lever action in any caliber. I almost bought one a couple of months ago, but didn't. I'd like to get a terdy-terdy in either a Marlin or a 'chester.
My grandfather gave me a 39a when I was 10. I still have it, and it is my favorite rifle.
I think it is superior to the 10/22.
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