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I am picking up a Marlin Model 39 rifle after the holiday weekend. Earlier versions of Marlin 39s apparently have action problems if they shoot quantities of "Hyper-velocity" 22 LR ammunition such as CCI Stinger 22 LR. Where in Marlin 39's production does mine fit? Is it Stinger safe?
The information I have includes:
- Made in 1952, "J" prefix serial number
- Pistol grip, 24-inch barrel, blued steel including trigger
- Ballard rifling
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Is my 39 Stinger safe?
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I think the Marlin 39 will shoot any 22 LR ammo without a problem,I know my 1975 year model will shoot Stingers without a problem.those Marlins are solid built rifles.
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
As Bob Hagel would say"You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong."Good words of wisdom...............
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i have a 1954 Mountie with 1000s of rounds including Stingers and other HV ammo with no problems> Never heard that the actions were weak.
Regards,
Kris
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If it is an early model 39 they are not proofed for high speed ammo. After a short time the bolt will break. Check with the Marlin collectors club for details. Don't shoot anything but standard velocity ammo till you get the information. I speak from vast experience. I broke 3 bolts on early 39's before I learned. In those days early replacement bolts could only be secured by purchasing a wreck rifle and parting it out. They are now close to impossible to find replacement bolt. I have purchased 2 early 39's without bolts as they had been parted out by people needing a bolt.
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If it is an early model 39 they are not proofed for high speed ammo. After a short time the bolt will break. Check with the Marlin collectors club for details. Don't shoot anything but standard velocity ammo till you get the information. I speak from vast experience. I broke 3 bolts on early 39's before I learned. In those days early replacement bolts could only be secured by purchasing a wreck rifle and parting it out. They are now close to impossible to find replacement bolt. I have purchased 2 early 39's without bolts as they had been parted out by people needing a bolt. What's "early" pre war?
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