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What happened to the butt plate and where is the replacement coming from?

I'm not positive. I'm guessing it had gotten cracked at some point in time. I think the replacement is coming from an eBay seller but not 100% sure. It should be here this week. Possibly Thursday.

The replacement butt plates that I've purchased & fitted to my rifles look as good or better than the originals, if done correctly. I've fitted three that I purchased from the same seller on ebay. It's about a 30 minute job with a dremel & a polishing compound for the edges once fitted correctly. I can post pics if anyone is interested in how they turn out.

I think this one is supposed to be an original. So I guess we'll see how well it fits.

If it is not right. Looks like Nu.rich has some. This os for a late model, but might fit all

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-ma...rifles-marlin/39-series-2/39a-late-model

Where is it located?

The rifle? North east South Dakota.

Butt pad showed up. Fits pretty well but will need a little grinding. Will post pictures when he gets it finished up.

Some of the 20 inch 57 marlins were marked 39a with blued triggers, as I have one. They must have changed to Mounties during the year.

Is the receiver top also d/t for scope mount, as referenced in 1955 Marlin letter posted?

I'll double check and let you know.

Receiver is not d&t.

This one is sold.