Marlin Golden 39A .22 S, L & LR Lever-Action Rifle, 24 inch Barrel, 1969 JM Proof, Micro-Groove, Takedown
This Marlin Golden 39A is a 1969-production, JM-marked CAL .22 S, L & LR lever-action with the classic features collectors and shooters look for. It has a 24 inch round barrel with Micro-Groove rifling, a takedown design, and a solid-top, side-eject receiver. Pre–cross-bolt safety configuration, factory drill-and-tap with plug screws, and walnut furniture round out a well-equipped example from the Golden era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is widespread rust and pitting on metal surfaces. Paint is present on the stock along with scratches. Signs of wear and handling are visible throughout, including surface rust, scratches, and blemishes.
What’s Included
- Marlin Golden 39A .22 LR lever-action rifle (1969)
- Removable inner magazine tube
- Factory plug screws installed in the drilled-and-tapped receiver
- Fixed sling loops
Built in 1969 with a serial prefix of "69," this Golden 39A carries the desirable JM proof on the barrel shank and the pre–cross-bolt safety configuration. The action uses an exposed hammer with a half-cock notch and a gold-colored trigger, aligning with period-correct features.
The 24 inch round barrel features Marlin's Micro-Groove rifling, paired with open sights: a ramped front blade and a rear leaf with an elevator. The front sight hood is not present.
The rifle retains its classic takedown design and a solid-top receiver with side ejection. The receiver is factory drilled and tapped on the top and the left wall, with plug screws in place.
Walnut furniture includes an uncheckered pistol-grip stock with a hard plastic buttplate and white-line spacer, and a capped walnut forearm. Fixed sling loops are installed, and the under-barrel, full-length tubular magazine uses a removable inner tube for loading .22 S, L & LR cartridges to a 15+1 capacity.
Construction is steel with a blued finish, made in the USA. The overall configuration reflects the Golden series styling and functional details of late-1960s production.