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Marlin 39A

Marlin 39 series.

Probably too small a sample to appease the fussy, but I've shot several Marlin 39s over the past 35 years and all were very accurate, including the one I finally bought for myself.

Of the several people I know that have 9422 Winchesters, I can think of only one that ever boasted much about how accurate it was and his opinions have never held much sway with me anyway.

Huntin' bud bought a new Browning about 20 years ago. Beautiful rifle, don't group worth a rat's ass, never did. He bought one of his kids a M39 some years back. According to the kid, dad used to sneak the Marlin out every chance he got, while the Browning stayed in the house. ;O)

Gotta agree 100%.

The Marlin seems to be the winner by popular vote.
Have never owned one. Maybe I need to buy one to compare.
Do these have the micro-groove barrels?
How many rounds do you have through them?
Also, were they ever made in a "trapper" model?
Thanks!
Virgil B.

Come on guys!
Give me some feed-back. Convince me I NEED a Marlin to go with my Winchesters! (grin!)
From my research the micro-groove barrel started about 1955, and the cross-button saifty started about 1985. Is this close?
How 'bout wear on the micro-groove? Will it hold up for a lifetime of shooting?
Might have to start looking around for an older gun.(at least pre-saifty button)
Thanks! Virgil B.

OK,
Anybody know of a 39A or Mountie (20" barrel) for sale, for a reasonable price in Oregon?
Have $400. "burning a hole in my pocket" and am wanting to "invest" in a quality 22. (grin!)
It needs to be pre-saifty.
Thanks, Virgil B.

WaaaaHooooo!
I found my Marlin Mountie yesterday, in Salem Or., 'bout an hours drive from me.
Got a pre saifty button, but no gas port.
$335. out the door.
First 5 shot group was just over 5/8" at 30 yards. Better than I thought I could do with open sights.
Gotta try more ammo. This was with Rem. H.P.'s
My first impressons, Yep! I like my Marlin better than my Winchester!
Virgil B.

Congrats Virgil.

You made an excellent choice! In regard to your question about the micro-grove rifling - my 39 was made in the mid 50's and is a microgrove. I have no idea how many rounds have been fired through this rifle. I can tell you it will still outshoot the vast majority of shooters. No sign of wear that I can tell.

I have a 39M, wife has a 39TDS. I am sure you have heard the saying "From my cold dead hands". We love them.

Could anyone give me a date of manufacture on my "new" rifle?
It's a 39A Golden Mountie # S 233XX
My gun digests list it in 1974 but not '75
This rifle must be older than I thought!
Thanks! Virgil B.

what does the 94 stand for in fround off the 94-22 ? and what is the difference between lets say a magnum compaired to a 22 hornet ?

The design is the 1894 lever action 94-22 is the caliber. The 22's are the only ones so marked, the centerfires are just 94's.

No comparison between the rimfire WMR & the centerfire Hornet.

Did ya try Rimfirecentral.com ?

Bet someone there might be able to help ya.

Swift,
Thought I'd ask my buds here first....
Most times the campfire bunch is very helpfull!
Virgil B.

Got my info. from Wiley, on another post.
Thanks guys! I knew the campfire crew would come through!
Virgil B.

I have shot quite a few lever action 22's, the winchester 9422 was a excellent shooting lever gun, i would have to pick a Henry H001, very accurate, nice walnut stocks, glassy smooth action , and awesome company and customer service

I understand, just trying ta help.

Swift,
Thanks for the the idea of Rimfire Central.
That was my next option!
But, as usuall the campfire crew came through!
Thanks to all! Virgil B.

I'm partial to the BL-22 for its short throw and nice action.