Marlin 39 Octogon Barrel - The Firearms Forum

oonin · 12-13-2006, 05:03 PM

I have a chance to pick up a 1930's vintage Marlin 39 "S" prefix and octogon barrel. The gun is in excellant condition with perfect wood. But...it has been refinished blue. A fantastic job but no longer has the case colors on the lever and receiver. I can pick this gun up for under $600. How much did the refinish in blue hurt the value?

ksswamprat · 12-13-2006, 07:44 PM

Has it been redone or have the years worn away the case colors? Most reblues over case harding turn purple.

Swamprat

oonin · 12-13-2006, 08:48 PM

This gun was completely restored...except the case colors. Now all blue...and a very high polish. Rich, old Colt Python looking blue, not sprayed on looking. The original peep site on top of the stock behind the trigger has been replaced with a modern reproduction. Blue Book says $1300 for a 60% gun. Is a nice restoration in blue 60% or is it less. I know the Blue Book doesn't write a check, but we all look at it for some kind of a starting point. Thanks for your reply.

southernshooter · 12-13-2006, 09:55 PM

Whether you buy it for a shooter or a Collector I would buy it. According to my book it sounds like a pretty good deal

12-13-2006, 05:03 PM	#1
oonin Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 7	Marlin 39 Octogon Barrel I have a chance to pick up a 1930's vintage Marlin 39 "S" prefix and octogon barrel. The gun is in excellant condition with perfect wood. But...it has been refinished blue. A fantastic job but no longer has the case colors on the lever and receiver. I can pick this gun up for under $600. How much did the refinish in blue hurt the value? -->

12-13-2006, 07:44 PM	#2
ksswamprat V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 91	Re: Marlin 39 Octogon Barrel Has it been redone or have the years worn away the case colors? Most reblues over case harding turn purple. Swamprat

12-13-2006, 08:48 PM	#3
oonin Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 7	Re: Marlin 39 Octogon Barrel This gun was completely restored...except the case colors. Now all blue...and a very high polish. Rich, old Colt Python looking blue, not sprayed on looking. The original peep site on top of the stock behind the trigger has been replaced with a modern reproduction. Blue Book says $1300 for a 60% gun. Is a nice restoration in blue 60% or is it less. I know the Blue Book doesn't write a check, but we all look at it for some kind of a starting point. Thanks for your reply.

12-13-2006, 09:55 PM	#4
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Marlin 39 Octogon Barrel Whether you buy it for a shooter or a Collector I would buy it. According to my book it sounds like a pretty good deal __________________ Only you can see this