From the Vault: Marlin 39A .22 Lever Action Rifle 

Bought a 39A in 1979 a couple of weeks after I turned 18. I still own it. A very accurate rifle. Such a pleasure to shoot!

A year and a half ago, I went to a gun shop feeling like I'd buy a .22 lever action carbine, I didn't had a particular model in mind, then I saw a 70's era Marlin 39a and was like "hey... I've heard good things about this gun, might as well take that one...", 450€ and 3 month later (because Belgium... Don't ask...) and it's now in my safe; I had no idea they were so desirable... Earlier this month, I bought a rare ass FN made mossberg 500 at the same place... I should go there more often...

I have a 39A that was my father's first gun. Manufactured in 1947 and still shoots great to this day after 74 years of use. Wouldn't sell if for anything...

I grew up on this rifle and still have it to this day. Will never get rid of it.

My Grandfather and I have a Model 39A Golden Trigger that was made in 1957. It belonged to my Great Grandfather. It was awarded to him at some sort of Marine Corps social gathering. My Grandfather hunted small game with it when he was 17. The action still runs smooth as glass even after 62 years of use. They don't make 'em like they used to.

I have one and will also never get rid of it, love that gun..

one of my employers came across one of these he insisted i buy through him, he was a firearms collector and amateur gunsmith and knew his stuff. He told me this was one gun he wanted me to have in my own collection, and i had no idea just how good a deal it was. I still have it and it's a favorite for range days. I kind of can't believe the prices they ask for these is all, though it's a real jewel of a rifle.

Nice rifles. I might add that the ejector can be pushed against the side of the receiver then retained in that position for cleaning using its rotating screw. Locking back the ejector prevents the ejector from scraping the cleaning rod while cleaning from the breach end. After cleaning the barrel, the retaining screw must be rotated back to its original release position to free the ejector from its retained position before reassembly of the action halfs.

Just picked up a 39A made in 59 for 600 dollars and its in excellent condition. Couldnt walk out of thr store without it

My Dad had the 39A with a 3power scope when I was a kid. I carried it for years in Alaska. Shot many a grouse in the head and rabbits. I bought one for myself years later. It is still my favorite gun. You can hit dimes at 50 yards. You should never underrate the 22. Put in the right spot and most anything goes down!

I have a 1954 Marlin 39A my father gave me in 1957 (new). I'm 74yo now still a highly accurate rifle at 50yds and more with groupings of a quarter in size. Of mention, the extractor, once bolt is removed, is a hold-down quarter turn screw that allows the extractor to be held down for running your bore cleaning rod from the receiver end, keeps the. extractor compressed and out of the way. Marlin put great thought into thier rifles.

Living in the country all my life, I've shot a LOT of .22s in my 66 years. My old 39A, and the 39A in general, is the best .22 rifle I've ever shot. Balance, accuracy, quality of build, and the fun factor are all unbeatable. There are shooters who believe it's the best .22 ever made, and I'm one of 'em. If Remington, and Marlin, discontinues them it'll be a sin, and one of the most stupid moves any company has ever made.

Two days ago I was a lucky fellow to get my hands on a 39M article2 version. First thing is I want to look inside, but the amount of disassembly videos where guys hit the barrel on the table to take it apart gives me the shivers. Thanks to you now I know the right way.

picked one up in a pawn shop in ex cond. for $ 375, find of the decade as I have been looking for a while,,it was made in the early '80s, and shoots, functions, 100%. great review, thanks!

absolutely love mine got it as a birthday present many many yrs ago !!!! thanks for the video

It hurts to watch this video. I lost my 1950s model Marlin Golden Mountie 39A in Hurricane Katrina. It was the best rifle I ever had. I miss it like I'd miss one of my children. Those who never had one will say I'm looney, those who have or had one will know EXACTLY how I feel. Great video ! !

I have a 1983 Golden Model 39A and its the BEST rifle I ever had!

When I was about 11 I went up to Sylva, NC with my friend and his Mom as they had a primitive cabin in the mountains. There was a kid about my age who had a 39A & it was a dandy full size rifle. I wish now I would have bought one when I got into firearms, but I didn't.

I have a 39a and its from my great grandpa. Your right its one of the smoothest. 22s ive ever shoot. Thank for the video.

I have a 39A Golden that I got for Christmas when I was 11 years old. 31 years later it still shoots like a champ.

I loved my 39a.

My grandfather left me his 1961 model 39-a. I have several lever action 22s, and it’s easily the most accurate.

Bought my 39A new in 1979 with HS graduation money. $185. Best money I ever spent.

I have a Orginal Golden 39A made in 1974 and I LOVE it. Great little rifle

Bought one at a sports shop and paid 111.00 for it then, now it is worth a wee bit more i found out.

Just got won my first online auction 39a new in box still for 1100 can't wait

Nice video. Thanks

Just got a nice one from 1947......so intuitive just shouldering it.

Just put a scope on mine, handed down by Dad- his first rifle as a kid. Sweet, accurate and FUN to shoot. Fortunately for varmints, we don't cook up Sciuridae Soup.

Thank you very much I own one of these little bad boys and this was a very educational video I had no idea it was that easy to take it apart normally when I take it part of gun parts go flying everywhere 😂👍

I own one bought in 1987. Great gun! It's been so long since I've handled it, I can't remember if it had that cross-bolt safety or not!

Im working on getting one of these right now. A widower who i do some work for has a safe full of guns and there is a mint 39a. Im waiting to here from her on it. She said her son in law wanted a few. I have my fingers crossed. Im about to offer her funny money if she says he wants it

What I really like about my 39a? When I open the lever to extract a cartridge, no matter how slowly I open it, the cartridge goes flying about 8-10 feet

Got my dad's 39a, 1953 model with ballard rifling. This is the first gun I shot, and the last I will sell.

My first rifle at 16 years old in 1964

Great review. I was able to find a 1952 model. I added a Skinner sight. It’s a real tack driver. Lever action let’s you keep on target. Way too much fun. Thanks again!!

Mine was later model, 2000s to2011 ,+, junk dont think I ever fired it without a serious jam! Last time to gunsmith. Saved it to trade for Henry; no more problems

I was trying to correct the part in my last comment where I stated Marlin never made a Mountie with a 24 inch barrel. The first Mountie had a 24 in. barrel but all subsequent Mounties had a 20 in. barrel. Marlin also built a Model 39M Article II (1971-1972) with a 24 in. barrel but it’s not Mountie. If yours says Model 39A-Mountie and has a 24 in. barrel it is probably very rare and valuable. The end of my last comment was wrong and in my efforts to correct and erase the error I in advertently sent it. Please excuse.

Just saw one of these yesterday at a local shop. First time I've heard of them. It was around $800 I believe, used.

I own a 1960 39A Golden Mountie, it is basically the best 22 that I've shot so far the second, is my Marlin 981T bolt action. Which I believe was 2006 last time I looked up the serial code so I have one blast from the past and one of its future relatives and they're both pinpoint accurate I can shoot caps off of soda/Gatorade bottles.

The cross bolt doesn’t bother me in the least. Totally unobtrusive and rock solid reliability. Will cycle short, long, long rifle with out adjustment. Supremely accurate and will last virtually forever. Mine is a 1897 Cowboy with long octagon barrel. Never one problem and gorgeous to boot.

Great presentation, thanks. I would like to see a report on the Winchester Model 71 and the .348 cartridge it fires. There is very little info on the 71 nowadays.

Pre cross bolt safety guns are more desirable I have one made in 1979.

I found one in the attic of my home when I moved in years ago thought it was a BB gun till I pulled the lever down

Nice video. I woul like to see a video about the french trainer 22LR Mauser rifle the MAS 45.

I see they also added a manual safety to the later version.

Very nice . Almost as nice as my Winchester 9422

Lot of us use 39a for nra cowboy

Please review the Winchester 9422 .

I have a problem with the take down feature. I couldnt get it back together right and had to take it to a gunsmith.

I own a 1950 39a. I have been unable to find a replacement ejector spring. Any suggestions?

Any information on the model 39D I recently found one made in 71 seem to be a carbine what’s the value? And also why was it only made 72-73?

How can I find out when my Model 39A Golden 22 was made?

Requesting for a review of winchester 75 sporter thanks

I’ve got an old 39a serial no.1595 with no letter in it is this late 1930s?

NEVER heard this before, my buddy just picked up a five digit serial number 39 , 20s-30's? manufacture. He has been told he cannot use CCI mini mags, High velocity ammo in his rifle, the pressure is too high. Can someone tell me where to find the CUP etc difference between the standard and high velocity ammo? And explain please why using high velocity should be avoided for this 39? Thanks

What kind of groups do you get from them love the leaver guns but my Henry will not group good, 3" + at 25 yd.

How about the Win. Model 63 from "The Vault"?

Hopefully Ruger can bring these back at a reasonable price. Who in their right mind would pay 3 grand plus for a 22 lever action?

Almost 4k? Wow... Your have to really want this particular rifle for that amount of money..I've seen a semi .50 cal for 10 in a shop before. Get out. I'll stick with my XT-22 thanks.

I've always wanted a "mountie". Understandably, but unfortunately, nobody wants to part with one.

I got one 2007ish 91 production never been shot well I ended up married she ended up pregnant I am giving it to my son he is now 10 might take him and sister out this weekend? I gotta say the shorts through not even a pop and hoot to plink with Brother n law has one shot his.

Why is the sling mount in the buttstock not installed in the bullseye on the 1960 Mountie?

Could you please showcase a Winchester 9422?

Ruger should bring it back, and a mag-fed 39a that takes 10/22 would be swangin'.

The Marlin 39a Mountie was introduce in 1953 NOT 1954 with a K prefix. It has a 24 in. barrel not a 20 in. and slender forearm. There was ONLY (4,335) mfg. in 1953 Only. And I have one in my Gun safe.

While Marlin has discontinued this fine rifle, they still offer to have them individually built by their Custom Shop... for WELL OVER $3,000.

Wouldn’t sell or trade either of my 39A rifles. Not trying to be impolite but have not seen a Henry that can match the quality or accuracy of a Marlin 39A. Henry makes a good gun but not as good as Marlin. Just my opinion. Marlin didn’t discontinue the 39A, Remington couldn’t produce them with the quality for the price Marlin could after they bought them out. The group that owned Remington at the time of aquision knew nothing about building firearms and hence their bankruptcy. Now Ruger owns the rights to Marlin and all their equipment. I have seen a review on the Ruger/Marlin 1895 just out in December 2021 and from what I observed it is s good as Marlin produced. Us Marlin lovers are hoping and praying that Ruger will produce the 39A again at a very reasonable price since Henry is one of the only one building a 22 lever gun at reasonable prices. I guess time will tell. Also to the gentleman who claims he owns a Mountie with a 24 inch barrel, you own the only Mountie ever produced with a 24 inch barrel. It was introduced as the first variation of the Model 39A-Mountie. The second variation of the Model 39A-Mountie and all subsequent Mounties had a 20 inch barrel.with all due respect , I own the book entitled Marlin Firearms A History Of The Guns And The Company That Made Them and cannot find anyplace where they built a Mountie with a 24 inch barrel. They made a Model 39M Article II (1971-1972) with a 24 inch barrel but all Mounties had a 20 inch barrel. They were considered the carbine version of the 39A. Maybe my book could be wrong but it was written from the Marlin records.

Must be something wrong with the 39A since Marlin has decided to stop making them. Please don't say there's no market for a .22 LR lever action or manufacturing costs are too high, because Henry sell a bunch of different models.

Where is the safety?

have you tried to sing country?

Ugh... cross-bolt. Bye. No interest here. I will enjoy my 1980 39A,