I got offered a mint condition JM Marlin 39a for one of my 30-30s. I showed the guy the pictures of my rifle and he said he loves it. His gun looks new in the box. Fair trade???? I really love the lever action 22's. Mine has the anniversary medallion on the stock. I'm kind of leaning towards the trade as I will hunt and shoot the 39a. Oakie.
Trade offer. Good or bad??
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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.
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.
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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...
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...
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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.
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Yes, I understand this however it's not like the bolt is held in solidly. And once out the firing pin will fall out.
The fact remains a true 'takedown' rifle will not have any of the internals exposed to potential loss - even if something (like the bolt) has to be pushed down. For example my 'takedown' Ruger PCC only the barrel & forestock are removed with nothing exposed or to potentially fall out. Also it has a quick release which negates the possibility of damage or wear and was OBVIOUSLY designed to be removed regularly.
My 39A is a 1983 model and the fit between the receiver sections is so tight you almost have to look close to SEE the transition between the two halves. I have had mine for over 35 years and have probably only taken it apart maybe 20 times for cleaning and I am VERY careful when I do so as I have to 'bump' it lightly with my hand to get it to separate.
I posted about the takedown aspect of this rifle as intelligently informative information and NOT debatably argumentive.
My hope is/was for those who may own a Model 39 or are possibly considering one would respect and heed this information based on MY experience of owning one.
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The bolt has to be more than just pushed down. It has to be pushed down and pushed hard to push it back all in one action. It's never never just going to come out! You could throw it against a wall and it's not going to come out (not that i'd recommend it). So like i said just taking the action apart nothing is going to fall out. Also like i posted my 1897 is over 100 years old even older than the one you have had for 35years and it's been taken apart 100s of times and it you still have to look hard to find where it separates, yes i have to tap all of them on a rolled up towel to separate them. So it takes a lot of hard man handling to mess up the fit of these fine rifles.
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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.
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Marlin made a factory take down case for the 39.
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From another thread a few days ago:
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.
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Hey Mister Ed, i only want to ask your opinion, not to highjack OP thread: I have Winchester Pre-64 30-30 lever used but no signs of abuse, 85-90% and am curious how close that would bring me to a clean S&W model 41 in 22 target 5-inch. Too many long guns and now have new shoulder (finished my dominant shoulder trying to zero in savage 250-3000 lever Tee Hee).
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.
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Hell yeah..!. What year is it and is it round or the Octagonal barrel.?Update. He asked me today if I would be interested in a Marlin 32-20, My choice. I'm shipping the gun off Monday for the 32-20 instad of the 39a.
Good even trade for you, 41's may just go sky high. But depending on condition of 41 there may be some boot involved
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Depends on the age and condition of the 39A. Unless one for one value isn’t an issue for you
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That goes without saying.
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