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Marlin 39AS Golden Rimfire Rifle - Excellent Condition

Description:
The Marlin 39AS Golden is the deluxe version of the 39A Golden.  It had a limited production run. This rifle was made in 1996 and is in excellent condition.  It is all original with no extra holes and original metal sights.

History
The Golden Model 39A started life as the Marlin Model 1891, the first lever-action rifle ever chambered in .22LR, and the magazine was loaded through a conventional side gate in the receiver. The tubular magazine was changed to front-loading with the Model 1892, due to the difficulties of receiver feeding the small rimfire round. The 1892 gave way to the takedown Model 1897, which became the Model 39 in 1921 and Model 39-A in 1939. The Golden Mountie Model 39A was introduced in 1954. The 39A was produced until 1983, when the current Golden 39A was introduced. Changes between models were so minimal that the rifle is considered to have been continually produced to the same basic specifications for over 100 years. The Model 39-A did not have a cross hammer safety, whereas the current Golden Model 39A has had one since its introduction in 1983. The Golden 39A is still considered one of the finest examples of a lever .22 rifle, and one of the most accurate .22 rifles ever produced. It is also the best-selling lever rimfire in U.S. history.  Additionally, "mountie" versions have been produced at various points in the rifle's life, which featured a shorter 20" barrel and a straight stock. These rifles have been alternately called Model 39M or 1897 Mountie. The Mountie has a magazine capacity of 20 Short, 16 Long, or 15 Long Rifle .22 cartridges.

Since 1954, Marlin has used their proprietary Micro-Groove rifling in the Model 39A. This rifling uses many small lands and grooves rather than 2, 4, or 6 deeper grooves used by the majority of rifle makers. The rifling is also made to a 1 in 16" right-hand twist. The combination of these two factors arguably adds to the accuracy of the rifle, and indeed, the 39A's reputation would seem to bear this out.

The Model Golden 39A is built of forged steel parts and American-grown black walnut. It is one of the very few remaining .22 rifles with easy takedown ability (it can be taken apart using a coin). The screw that allows the easy takedown, however, is frequently criticized as it disrupts the otherwise clean lines of the rifle. Further, in the event of a malfunction that prevents the breech from closing, takedown becomes impossible until the action can be cleared, as the breech must be closed before takedown. The Model Golden 39A has a solid-top receiver and side ejection, which makes mounting a scope easy. One source claims that the signature gold trigger was discontinued in favor of a blued trigger between 1982 and 1985, but at least one "Original Golden 39A" from 1982 (SN 18260086) was made with the gold trigger, perhaps as a special order.
The Marlin Model Golden 39A is still commercially available with a 24" (61 cm) round barrel, a pistol grip, and a signature golden colored trigger. The Golden 39A has a full-length steel tubular magazine under the barrel with a brass inner tube and a hammer block safety. Magazine capacity is as follows: 26 .22 Short, .22 Long, or 19 .22 Long Rifle (total capacity is often cited as 27 Short, 22 Long, or 20 Long Rifle, counting a round preloaded in the firing chamber). Many previous variations of the model are still available from used gun dealers.

The Marlin 39A is the oldest and longest continuously produced shoulder firearm in the world. The current variation gold trigger lever-action .22 Caliber Golden 39A is produced by the Marlin Firearms Co. of New Haven, Connecticut. The Golden 39A was last constructed in Remington’s Marlin factory in Ilion, NY. Production ended with the bankruptcy and closing of the Remington Marlin factory closing and the sale to Ruger in September 2020.

As of 2022, the 39A appears to be out of production. The Ruger company bought out the remaining Marlin production, but no new Marlin .22 caliber rifles are currently available. The model 336 and the 1895 are now in North Carolina Ruger / Marlin factory production as of 2023.

This is a used item. While we do not test-fire our used firearms, we perform an inspection and function check to ensure that they are functional to the best of our ability. 

Layaway: 1/3 down, 90 days
Shipping:  $55, insurance extra upon Buyer's request
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Rifle Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Manufacturer: Marlin
Model: 39AS Golden
Serial Number: 04114031
Barrel Length: 24
Bore Info: Micro Groove 1 in 16" right-hand twist
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Action: Lever
Triggers: Gold Plated Single
Stock: American Walnut
Butt Pad: Factory Recoil Pad
LOP: 13 7/8
Finish: Satin
Sights: Metal
Manufacture Date: 1996
Extras: Sling Swivels
Case: Optional
Grips: Checkered Pistol

Price: $1,499.00
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