1958 Marlin Golden 39-A .22 LR Lever-Action Rifle, 24 Inch Micro-Groove Barrel, Blued Steel, Walnut Stock
This 1958 Marlin Golden 39-A is a classic .22 lever-action with hallmark features from its era, including a solid-top, side-eject receiver with no cross-bolt safety and a takedown design using a large receiver screw. It carries a 24-inch Micro-Groove barrel, a gold-colored trigger, and the "MARLIN GOLDEN 39-A" marking, combining practical performance with period-correct details. Its tubular magazine accepts .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle is in solid shape with scratches and blemishes on the wood furniture and metal surfaces. There are rust spots and areas of pitting present. The bore is clean and shiny with well-defined rifling.
What's Included
- Marlin Golden 39-A .22 LR lever-action rifle
The Golden 39-A configuration delivers a solid-top, side-eject receiver with no cross-bolt safety, reflecting the rifle’s 1950s production features. It is a takedown model, breaking down easily via a large receiver screw for transport and maintenance. The receiver and barrel wear a traditional blued finish, and the trigger is gold-colored.
The 24-inch round steel barrel uses Marlin’s Micro-Groove rifling. Sights include a ramped, dovetailed front blade and a semi-buckhorn rear with a stepped elevator, providing a clear, adjustable sight picture.
This rifle is chambered for .22 LR and is also compatible with .22 Short and .22 Long. The tubular magazine features a removable brass inner tube and provides a listed capacity of 19+1.
Stocks are walnut with a pistol-grip buttstock and a beavertail forend. The wood is uncheckered and fitted with sling swivels. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches. Overall construction is steel receiver and barrel, made in the USA, and marked "MARLIN GOLDEN 39-A."