This is the incomparable Marlin Golden 39A. Along with the 1897T Cowboy, it represents the oldest shoulder firearm design still being made anywhere in the world. In fact, the 39's great grandfather, the Model 1891, was the first repeating rifle to be chambered for the 22 Long Rifle cartridges.
And over the years, Marlin 22's have become legendary among people who know rifles. The fact is, the Model 39 is still the standard by which all other 22 rifles are judged. Understandable when you consider the clean, flat, solid top receiver, and an action machined from solid steel forgings, which are then heat-treated for greater strength.
The Model 39A also features a rebounding hammer, a hammer block safety, and it disassembles in seconds with only a coin. And the stock is crafted from genuine American black walnut and features fine cut-checkering. Thanks to Micro-Groove rifling, a special process that produces less bullet distortion, and a better gas seal, the 39As gives you the kind of accuracy most other 22's can't touch.
Specifications :
-Caliber: 22 Short, Long or Long Rifle
-Capacity: Tubular magazine, with patented closure system, holds 26 Short, 21 Long or 19 Long Rifle Cartridges.
-Action: Lever action; solid top receiver; side ejection, rebounding hammer; one-step takedown; deeply blued metal surfaces; gold-plated steel trigger.
-Safety: Hammer block safety
-Stock: Genuine American black walnut with fluted comb; cut checkering; full pistol grip and fore-end; blued steel fore-end cap; swivel studs; grip cap; rubber rifle butt pad; tough Mar-Shield finish.
-Barrel: 24" with Micro-groove rifling (16 grooves).
-Twist Rate: 1:16" r.h.
-Sights: Adjustable semi-buckhorn folding rear, ramp front sight with brass bead and Wide-Scan hood. Solid top receiver tapped for scope mount or receiver sight; scope adapter base; offset hammer spur (right or left hand) for scope use.
-Length: 40"
-Weight: 6 1/2 lbs.
Ideal For: Targets, Small Game, and Varmints.
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 22 Long Rifle is the world's most popular cartridge, with annual production well into the billions of rounds. Developed in 1887 for blackpowder, it has been loaded with smokeless powder since the 1890s. The 22 Long Rifle is a rimfire cartridge using the .613-inch case developed for the 22 Long, but standard is a heavier 40-grain bullet at 1180 feet per second. .22 Long Rifle ammunition is widely manufactured and varies tremendously, from sub-sonic and match ammunition at lower velocities to lighter bullets at higher velocities, all the way to a 30-grain bullet at 1700 feet per second. With low report, almost no recoil, and superb accuracy the 22 Long Rifle has no equal for short-range target shooting, plinking, and training in both rifle and pistol; and with high velocity hollow-point ammunition is extremely effective for small game and pests out to perhaps 75 yards. Virtually all manufacturers offer 22 Long Rifle, with choices in both rifles and handguns in all action types.
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Craig Boddington
