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?
"J" prefix Marlin Model 39
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"J" prefix Marlin Model 39
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Re: "J" prefix Marlin Model 39
Your safe....the transition to the better bolt was sometime in the thirties with the octagon barreled pre war 39. These are denoted with an "HS" before the serial number.----6
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Re: "J" prefix Marlin Model 39
From an article I just read in Rifle Shooter the guns with the problems were 1897 models and as Six said the serial number has the HS prefix.
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Re: "J" prefix Marlin Model 39
For strength, and beauty it's tough to beat your 39a. Those are great little guns!
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