I got offered a mint condition JM Marlin 39a for one of my 30-30s.

What make and model of .30-30?

 

Marlins, see his other post.
Good trade if you want a 39A.

 

Marlins, see his other post.

Well, yes I saw that but with him mentioning having 173 guns I was thinking he might have something else in the mix of .30-30s however if it IS say a Marlin 336, and nothing specifically collectible or rare then YES I agree it would be a great trade and I would do it soon before the 39A finds another owner!

 

In a heartbeat.

 

A lot of people have, in my opinion, the wrong outlook on a trade.

They will say that this thing he wants to trade me is worth $300, and this thing of mine that he wants in exchange for it is worth $500, so that's not a good trade.

But you need to look at it as - that thing he wants to trade me is something I want. This thing of mine that he wants in exchange it's not going to break my heart to see it go away.

Who says his thing is worth $300? Who says your thing is worth $500? A book? The internet? If you want his thing and it won't ruin your whole life for your thing to go away, make the trade.

 

A lot of people have, in my opinion, the wrong outlook on a trade.

They will say that this thing he wants to trade me is worth $300, and this thing of mine that he wants in exchange for it is worth $500, so that's not a good trade.

But you need to look at it as - that thing he wants to trade me is something I want. This thing of mine that he wants in exchange it's not going to break my heart to see it go away.

Who says his thing is worth $300? Who says your thing is worth $500? A book? The internet? If you want his thing and it won't ruin your whole life for your thing to go away, make the trade.

I agree, Alpo. I recently traded an AR-10 for a Rem 7400, and people told me I was crazy, but I viewed it like you described here. I know that 7400's have a bad rep, but I plan on tearing it down to thoroughly clean this one and properly maintain it to prevent that reputation. I consider a good trade one where, when the trade is completed, both parties are happy with what they got.

 

Trade value, depends on how bad you want the item coming your way and how little you value what your are trading away

 

I'd do it especially if you have other 30-30's.

 

There is those who trade with no common sense in relation to value. This doesn’t include trades among family & friends where monetary value is not an issue. Trading with others when there is a large percentage of value difference in others favor is stupid. If you are getting values off internet using average of particular model sales is practical way for those not up on what guns are in demand and these are usually moving briskly. If you can’t sell it, what’s it worth?
Trade value has a monetary value. If you want to deny it to make yourself feel better, that’s your business.

 

Old gun show story, fellow goes trading, couple knives, a hand full antique shot gun shells,and a small cheap handgun. He trades all day long for various items. When he leaves he has traded back to what he started with. The trade rush is the big draw.

 

I wouldn't think twice about that trade. do it!

 

I would WOULDN'T think twice about that trade. do it!

FIFY!

Yes I think he should. (coming from a JM Golden 39A owner)

 

I myself have two Marlin older 50's M39A's. They dont pop up much at gun shows and gun shops around here. Weird thing is I saw one dealer had two side by side at gun show last week. They were $600 each which is lowest I have ever seen one go for. Mine look new and older and paid about $600 each for them about 8 or 10 years ago. I would definitely trade a Marlin 30/30 if you have more 30/30's and not a 39A. These fine 22 lever actions are going up in cost and hard to come by. Grab it.

 

love the 39A. I’d do it in a heartbeat

 

Son "borrowed" my 39A, and after a year of excuses, I had to remind him, that I brought him into this world, and if my rifle wasn't returned asap, I would take him out of it. He got the hint.

 

I'd do it in a heart beat. I have 3 marlin lever .22s, one a 1897 made in 1902 ( Granddaddy of the 39a) a 39a made in 1951, and 39a golden made in 1982.

 

I'd always take a 39A over the typical 336 if both are in equal condition. And if the 39A is even better condition, it's that much better!

 

I love old,well made 22s.I would trade.

 

If you'd rather have the thing offered than the thing you're trading, it's a good trade. Nobody's opinion of value matters.

 

If it was me, I would trade in a heartbeat! JM2C

 

If it makes you happy heck yeah.

 

While we are on the subject of Marlin model 39s I would like to make a clarification that is often misrepresented with them.

While they are referred to as 'takedown' rifle they are NOT a 'takedown' in the technical sense of the word. The break apart function of the receiver is NOT intended for repeated separation for storage or transport as doing so exposes the internals to the elements AND because of the extremely tight fit of the sections of the receiver one needs to be EXTREMELY careful when separating them as repeated separation will cause wear and potential damage. There are also loose parts that are not secured and can fall out unless the receiver is secured together.

The 'takedown' aspect of the rifle is intended for occasional cleaning and repairs but other than that it needs to be left together.

 

WHAT? What falls out of yours when you take it apart. I have 3 of them and nothing ever falls out. The bolt has to be pushed down slightly and pushed to the rear but it won't fall out unless you do that function. Nothing else can remotely fall out. Also one of mine is a 1897 made in 1902 It predates the 39 and 39A but it still functions the same and i'm sure over the 100 plus years of it's life it has been taken apart a quite few times. I've probably taken it apart 50 or so times in the 10 years i've had it and it locks up just as tight of my other 2 39As. No wiggle or ware to the mating surfaces at all.
Yes i would not take it apart to go to the range because dirt or debris could get in it's internals, and yes care should be taken while disassembling and reassembling both sections, but that's generally true of all firearms.

 

I would do it.....

Agree with statements above.. If it is something you want go ahead and do it. I have made a few trades over the years where my item had more "value" than the object of my desire. But I got what I wanted and the person I traded with got something they were interested in owning also....

My grandpa always said something is only worth what someone will give you for it... Not what some book says...

 

By the way Marlin back in the day stated that the 39A was a take down rifle. So hopefully they knew what they were talking about, but maybe not.

 

Marlin made a factory take down case for the 39.

 

I had a 39 A made in 1960. Nothing ever fell out of it. I hated that ugly take down screw and foolishly sold it. I would love to have it back.

 

What is holding you back. Are you afraid that he comes out ahead? At this point he wants a 30-30 and you have one, and he has a 39A and he has one and wants to trade. You like lever action 22's. I would trade and 2 people would be happy, and with your back issues you don't need the recoil of a 30-30 at this moment.

 

Depends on the age and condition of the 39A. Unless one for one value isn’t an issue for you

 

Sounds like this is a compilated trade. It's taking one whole day to pull it off!

 

From another thread a few days ago:

For some reason, I have seven "JM" 30-30s. I can't remember where two of them came from. I also cannot remember where two 35 rems came from either.

Seems like he has multiple .30-30s and no 39a. I think one less .30-30 for a 39a is the better choice. But then I have a soft spot for Marlin lever action .22s. I love my Marlin model 57 Levermatic.