Hey Everyone,
I recently bought a model 39A and I want to know what you guys think about it. It has a K prefix serial which makes it a 1953 (Thanks Schtoolee!) model. I paid $525 which I know is very high and in retrospect was probably too much but it's in such fantastic condition. I really wanted a 1950s vintage 39A and this was the cleanest one I'd seen. However after getting it home I was disappointed to find a few flaws I was too excited to notice earlier.
First of all the butt plate is not original, it's obviously 3rd party. I had noticed very minor pitting on the receiver when I got it, but when I got it home I noticed a small spot of moderately deep pitting on the magazine tube near the tip of the barrel. Despite this, the bluing is excellent shape and there is absolutely no rust. Does this mean it's likely been re-blued?
The stock is in amazing shape. Beautiful deep colored shiny wood, virtually no scratches or dings anywhere. The stock is fit incredibly well with the rifle, I've actually never seen a rifle that had a stock where the wood was absolutely flush with the metal everywhere. It makes the newer Marlins I've seen look sloppy by comparison.
One issue I did have is that when I took it to the range it was having a lot of problems ejecting the ammo I was putting through it. The extractor extracted the round every time but probably 6-7 times out of 10 it wouldn't eject. The ejector and extractor (sorry about the low quality pic) seem in fine shape to me, and furthermore when I cycle unfired rounds through it it ejects every single one no problem so it's only having problems with the empty casings. I assume that it just doesn't like this ammo, but just in case does anyone have troubleshooting advice for this problem?
Finally, what do you guys think? Was it worth it? See any other non original parts? Any and all of your comments are appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Here is the link to my photos on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/61800919@N04/sets/72157626382231231/
I recently bought a model 39A and I want to know what you guys think about it. It has a K prefix serial which makes it a 1953 (Thanks Schtoolee!) model. I paid $525 which I know is very high and in retrospect was probably too much but it's in such fantastic condition. I really wanted a 1950s vintage 39A and this was the cleanest one I'd seen. However after getting it home I was disappointed to find a few flaws I was too excited to notice earlier.
First of all the butt plate is not original, it's obviously 3rd party. I had noticed very minor pitting on the receiver when I got it, but when I got it home I noticed a small spot of moderately deep pitting on the magazine tube near the tip of the barrel. Despite this, the bluing is excellent shape and there is absolutely no rust. Does this mean it's likely been re-blued?
The stock is in amazing shape. Beautiful deep colored shiny wood, virtually no scratches or dings anywhere. The stock is fit incredibly well with the rifle, I've actually never seen a rifle that had a stock where the wood was absolutely flush with the metal everywhere. It makes the newer Marlins I've seen look sloppy by comparison.
One issue I did have is that when I took it to the range it was having a lot of problems ejecting the ammo I was putting through it. The extractor extracted the round every time but probably 6-7 times out of 10 it wouldn't eject. The ejector and extractor (sorry about the low quality pic) seem in fine shape to me, and furthermore when I cycle unfired rounds through it it ejects every single one no problem so it's only having problems with the empty casings. I assume that it just doesn't like this ammo, but just in case does anyone have troubleshooting advice for this problem?
Finally, what do you guys think? Was it worth it? See any other non original parts? Any and all of your comments are appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Here is the link to my photos on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/61800919@N04/sets/72157626382231231/