I recently acquired a rather unusual Marlin 39D with a STRAIGHT TANG---serial number 71-71836. I think that I may have swerved into a one of a kind or a special order. Any one have a comment on the possibility of this model being made either as a special order or a mistake. I can't find any info to suggest it was a standard issue or an option. The rifle is lightly used and in near perfect condition with a couple minor scratches on the mag tube and some shine on the sides of the hammer. Everything is consistent with the 39D except the straight tang. I know a lot of you have a lot more insight and experience with these CLASSIC rifles than myself. If I could figure how to post pictures I would.
