Marlin Model 39-A Golden Mountie .22 LR Lever-Action Rifle, 20-Inch Barrel, 1959
Built in 1959, this Marlin Model 39-A Golden Mountie pairs the classic takedown 39-A action with a compact 20-inch carbine barrel and straight-grip walnut stock. Micro-Groove rifling, a gold-tone trigger, and the JM proof mark add collector appeal, while the 15-round tubular magazine and smooth lever throw make it a practical plinker or small-game rifle.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear; lands and grooves remain well-defined.
Scratches, finish blemishes, and scattered areas of light rust and pitting are present on the exterior metal surfaces. The wood shows handling marks but retains solid structural integrity, and the action functions properly.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 39-A Golden Mountie .22 LR lever-action rifle
The Golden Mountie variant features a straight-grip walnut stock and matching fore-end, giving the carbine a fast-handling profile prized by field shooters. The polished blue steel receiver bears the JM proof mark and is drilled and tapped for scope bases, offering flexibility for optics without altering the classic lines.
Marlin’s Micro-Groove rifling in the 20-inch barrel promotes consistent accuracy with a wide range of .22 LR loads. The lever-action mechanism feeds from a 15-round tubular magazine, allowing extended shooting sessions before reloading.
Factory iron sights include a ramp front with brass bead for quick acquisition and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear to fine-tune elevation. The distinctive gold-tone trigger, reserved for Golden series rifles, adds a subtle visual highlight and signals the model’s premium status within the 39-A lineup.
The takedown receiver design lets the rifle separate into two compact halves for easy transport or maintenance, a hallmark feature of the 39-A family since its introduction.