Marlin 39A
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Marlin 39A
I’ve opened my 39A since the early 60’s and it occasionally locks when I cock the lever. If I unscrew it and separate it it works again for awhile. Anyone else have this problem?
Re: Marlin 39A
There was a rather long posting about this on the Marlin Forum once... That's also happened to mine before too, and if I recall, the culprit was typically the Cartridge Cutoff Spring on the left, inside the receiver.
This is an image of the "old style" -- the newer ones have a longer tab after the screw hole:
This is one example of a "bad spring" that has a slight bend up -- so that the edge of the bullet catches on the spring when the gun was cycled. My buddy had one that did this and it didn't catch when he cycled it very firmly & quick, but was always an issue when shooting with his grandkids:
I'd check that spring first, to see if it needs a slight tweak (which will be a trial and error basis from where you start). Also, remove the spring (be careful not to strip the threads) and clean out any/all gunk in the recess where it sits with Q-tips and toothpicks.
Good luck.
Old No7
This is an image of the "old style" -- the newer ones have a longer tab after the screw hole:
This is one example of a "bad spring" that has a slight bend up -- so that the edge of the bullet catches on the spring when the gun was cycled. My buddy had one that did this and it didn't catch when he cycled it very firmly & quick, but was always an issue when shooting with his grandkids:
I'd check that spring first, to see if it needs a slight tweak (which will be a trial and error basis from where you start). Also, remove the spring (be careful not to strip the threads) and clean out any/all gunk in the recess where it sits with Q-tips and toothpicks.
Good luck.
Old No7
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Re: Marlin 39A
Have you tried lubricating all the contact points? A little oil on places that pivot, or make contact is usually all a 39A needs to operate smoothly.
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Re: Marlin 39A
One of the great things about the 39 is that you can easily get to the action for cleaning. That said I have had small “chips “ of brass get into little nooks and crannies.
Just a thought.
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Re: Marlin 39A
Next time it does that, just grab the back of the bolt and pull back. Works for my 39A which has that problem every so often.