To me the best ones were made in the 1950s and 60s... Received my first 39A Golden 24" barrel for Christmas 1964. Sold it when I went to college in 1970. Have had one more 39A, three Mounties and a TD but the one I have really wanted is a 60s vintage Carbine...straight stock, 20" tapered barrel and 2/3s magazine.

A few weeks ago a nice one came up on GunBroker. Overall very good but someone had added sling swivels but that was fine with me as I wanted them....so I won. Just picked the gun up Sunday and have to say it won't be going anywhere...the balance is just perfect. No scope for this one but may have to get a higher front sight if I put a peep sight on...

Bob

If you can not deal with reality, reality will deal with you....