We were talking about the Marlin 39 Carbine, and we expanded to talking about and comparing some of the similar Marlin offerings. Here's a quick photo that I help shows a few differences.
Here's what we have... Top rifle is the Marlin 39M Octagon - made for one year in 1973 with a total of 2140 units made 2nd rifle is the Golden 39A Mountie - made between 1954 and 1964, this one is from 1959 (note round lever) 3rd is the Golden 39M - made between 1972 and 1987, this one is from 1982 4th rifle is the 39 Carbine - made between 1963 and 1967 with a total of 9695 units made. I have a 1964 and a 1966 (note round lever and shortened mag tube) 5th rifle is the shortened (16") 39TDS - made from 1988 to 1995. I have several of these. 6th rifle isn't a 39 - it's an 1897 Texan with a 20" Octagon barrel - made only in 2002 & 2003 7th rifle isn't a 39 either, but an 1894M in 22 magnum - very few made between 1983 to 1988 with 12,088 units made, but very hard to find. This was a first year gun.
Hope this helps to clarify some of the original Marlin rimfire offerings.
(PS The image posted in a larger format in the IMAGE GALLERY section of these forums)
