Hi,
I've just agreed to buy a Marlin 39A, marked as a '39 Century Ltd.' and I'm trying to date it. (I've attached a photo, but I don't get the actual rifle for a week or so yet).
I've been told it was made in the '70s, and it doesn't have a crossbolt safety, but the serial no. is 36125.
If I take the first two digits of the serial no. as '36' I can't find anything, but if I assume there is an 'implied' '0' at the beginning that would make it 1997 manufactured? ....but if it's '97 why no safety?
All comments and help appreciated.
I've just agreed to buy a Marlin 39A, marked as a '39 Century Ltd.' and I'm trying to date it. (I've attached a photo, but I don't get the actual rifle for a week or so yet).
I've been told it was made in the '70s, and it doesn't have a crossbolt safety, but the serial no. is 36125.
If I take the first two digits of the serial no. as '36' I can't find anything, but if I assume there is an 'implied' '0' at the beginning that would make it 1997 manufactured? ....but if it's '97 why no safety?
All comments and help appreciated.
