Marlin Model 39A Original Golden .22 LR Lever-Action Rifle (1974) with Tasco 4x32 Scope
Produced in 1974, this Marlin Model 39A Original Golden pairs the company’s smooth lever action with a 24-inch Micro-Groove barrel and classic walnut furniture. A gold-washed trigger, tool-less takedown screw, and pre cross-bolt safety configuration give this rifle the period-correct features collectors seek. The installed Tasco 4x32 scope rounds out a package ready for precise plinking or small-game work.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent — Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent Rifling — Sharp lands and grooves.
The metal and walnut surfaces exhibit a handful of small scratches and handling marks, but no noteworthy dents or corrosion. The bore is bright, complementing the crisp Micro-Groove rifling.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 39A Original Golden rifle
- Tasco 4x32 fixed-power scope with mounting rings and two-piece bases (installed)
Marlin’s 39A line is revered for its exceptionally smooth lever throw and reliable tube-fed design. This 1974 example retains the early “no cross-bolt safety” action preferred by traditionalists, offering an unaltered trigger feel.
The 24-inch steel barrel uses Marlin’s Micro-Groove system—16 shallow lands that promote consistent velocity and easy cleaning. Coupled with a 1:16 right-hand twist, it delivers the accuracy that made the 39A a benchmark among .22 LR lever guns.
A gold-washed trigger and “Original Golden” roll-mark set this rifle apart from standard 39A variants. The walnut pistol-grip stock features a fluted Monte Carlo comb for comfortable cheek weld, while the matching two-piece fore-end completes the classic profile.
Sighting options include the factory ramp front sight with brass bead and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear. For tighter groups, the Tasco 4x32 scope provides a clear crosshair at a fixed 4× magnification, already zeroed on a solid set of bases.
Field stripping is fast thanks to Marlin’s tool-less takedown screw—simply loosen, separate the halves, and clean. With a 19+1 capacity, this full-size lever gun is equally at home on the range, in the woods, or displayed as a piece of American firearm heritage.