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I've always wanted a model 39 for no particular reason other than I liked the gun. I've never been able to find one in the condition I wanted for a price I was willing to pay. Finally I got a great deal on a Model 39D. The serial # prefix is "71" which I learned is the year it was made. A google search revealed that this model was only made for a few years starting in 1971. I do have a couple of questions which I'm hoping more knowledgeable folks on the "fire" can answer for me.

1. Although the barrel is stamped with the Marlin name and North Haven. Conn. ( see picture) there is no JM stamp on the barrel in front of the receiver. There is a hammer stud that is stamped "JM". Is this normal?

2. The receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope mount but the middle screw appears to be slightly larger in size from the other two. Again, is this normal?

I doubt if I'll use this rifle for anything but plinking but it sure feels great to scratch the itch I've had for one of these guns. Enjoy the pictures and thanks in advance for any information you can provide.

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If you can't read the stamping on the barrel in the pic it reads "The Marlin Firearms Co., NorthHaven, CONN. USA. Model 39D

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I have a near mint 1971 model D I'll be selling. Would you mind telling us how much you paid?

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pal - you have a pm.

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Thank you!


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Very nice!!!!


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look on right side of barrel ahead of receiver....

sometimes its not a full stamp mark


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as here...right side

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Originally Posted by tikkanut


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look on right side of barrel ahead of receiver....

sometimes its not a full stamp mark


No stamp on either side of the barrel.

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The only thing I can think of doing is to remove the forearm piece and see if the roll mark happens to be covered due to miss placed roll mark.


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Btw nice snag, enjoy.


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Excellent purchase, sir!


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The most rare 39 made, and just outstanding shooters. A true gem. You could not have picked a better one to buy than a D. Well, maybe a TDS if you can get past that damn crossbolt safety.

Well done indeed sir. Congrats.

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Thanks for the kind words. I'll admit to not knowing a thing about the "D" model 39's until I bought this rifle. The price was right so I bought it just thinking it was a regular 39. I guess I just got lucky.

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Still wondering about the lack of a JM stamp on the barrel of this rifle. As previously mentioned it has the Marlin inscription on the barrel and 39D as well. I removed the forend and checked for the stamp there as well and there is none. The only JM mark is on the hamper spur. Does anyone know if this is unique to this model?

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I’ve got a 1971 39D. Mine has the JM stamp on the barrel, left side, just in front of the receiver.

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2nd most accurate is my Savage MK II BV with a bull barrel.
Savage is very accurate also, but the 39D’s groups are a little tighter and more consistent.

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Had a guy bring an earlier one to me for a trigger job this winter, he bragged on it quite a bit. I thought oh yeah, right a real tackdriver levergun. We benched it when he came to pick it up with some CCI Std Velocity. Holeesmoke, outshot my Win 75, accurate, I'm a believer now.


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Love this things! About to post pics of mine I've had since 1970. Still my favorite.
Congratulations and happy shooting!!!


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I'm still perplexed about the lack of the JM stamp. As previously mentioned no stamp on either side of the barrel and none under the forearm The barrel is stamped Model 39D and it wears a hammer spur with the 39D designation. I'm guess it was somehow missed at the factory.

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