Marlin Model 39A

08 Cayenne · Post by **08 Cayenne** » Thu Sep 23, 2010 9:10 pm

I've always wanted one, decided to get one while their still made at the old factory. Need to scope it because my eyesight isn't good enough to use the irons.

Plinking at 50 yards.

Yleefox · Post by **Yleefox** » Thu Sep 23, 2010 9:15 pm

I bet you're going to love that rifle.

Yleefox

KAZ · Post by **KAZ** » Thu Sep 23, 2010 9:58 pm

A legend for certain, and it is a shooter. I believe that I can still see the smile on your face from your range time

I hear you about the need for optics as I'm in the same boat. Regards

arizona-hermit · Post by **arizona-hermit** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:32 am

I bought one years ago and found I could not even see the front sight until I removed the hood. With it removed, I absolutely LOVE the lil lever gun

It is one of the most accurate 22s I own, but still prefer the 10/22 for almost everything I do.

No scope for me either... these tired, old eyes just cannot use one.

blue68f100 · Post by **blue68f100** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:19 am

If your shooting that good at 50 yrds just wait till you put a scope on it so you can see the target.

For me the whole target would have been a blur and a shotgun pattern with open sites. She's a classic and a shooter, nice shooting.

Baldy · Post by **Baldy** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 6:36 pm

Had one once and had to sell it when hard times hit. They are a fine shooting rifle for sure. Good luck with yours.

Medicine Hat · Post by **Medicine Hat** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 9:56 pm

Congratulations. Great gun. I've used a friend's several times and it's on my wish list. (for a long time.)
Enjoy.

smokey · Post by **smokey** » Thu Oct 21, 2010 6:38 am

Congratulations, I'm sure you will enjoy your new 39A. I have one I bought new in 1969 and have really enjoyed it.

MtStream · Post by **MtStream** » Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:24 am

Baldy wrote:Had one once and had to sell it when hard times hit. They are a fine shooting rifle for sure. Good luck with yours.

I so understand the 'hard times' bit. My TDS is one, of but a few, that has lasted through the hard times.
The "50 yard plinkin" targets are impressive! While the 39 is capable of fine accuracy, it was never meant to be in the same league as a Kimber/Cooper/CZ bolt action

08 C enjoy that 39 , it's a true American Icon.

08 Cayenne · Post by **08 Cayenne** » Sat Dec 04, 2010 8:26 pm

Just an update, got her scoped and sighted in, this rifle is so much fun.

Medicine Hat · Post by **Medicine Hat** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 12:30 am

Looks great. Congratulations.
A M39 is still on my wish list. I have a Henry that I really like, but it just isn't a Marlin.
Keep on chewing out the centers.!

radio · Post by **radio** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 2:49 pm

good shooting from a good gun