Here is my new addition! a Marlin 39 made in 1926-7 serial# S9XX. I paid too much but I had to have it.

You might want to put the correct butt plate back on. Nice repos can be had for 20.00
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Why do you think it has the wrong butt plate?
I never heard that terminology for checkering and I love it too adds to the look.Love that Gator Gar Checkering. Nice Octagon Barrel.