Congratulations on you purchase. A couple years ago I bought a 1973 39D in as new condition. Don't think it was ever used. Just like the one pictured except without the white spacers that were present in the 71' and 72' Model 39D's. Found a period correct Marlin scope to put on it. Beautiful little guns.
"By the time you realize your father was a smart man, you have a teenager telling you just how stupid you are."
