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Marlin 39 vs 1897 #14869129 05/11/20
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 695 South Carolina C crsides OP Campfire Regular
OP crsides Campfire Regular C Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 695 South Carolina	I am looking at some pics of an older Marlin. Owner thinks its a 39, but it has the mag latch of the 1897 era guns. Also has a pistol grip stock, tang sight which covers the model number. What are some of the physical differences between the two that I can spot in some pics? Charlie

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Re: Marlin 39 vs 1897 crsides #14869506 05/12/20
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 695 South Carolina C crsides OP Campfire Regular
OP crsides Campfire Regular C Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 695 South Carolina	Ok, its a model 39. Has the serial number under the lever # 34xx. The take down screw has a slot in it. The mag tube latch is the same style as the 1897 and got me thinking. again.

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