Marlin Model 39A Original Golden .22 S, L & LR Lever-Action, 24-Inch Micro-Groove, North Haven CT, Blued, 19+1 Capacity (2008)
This Marlin Model 39A Original Golden is a 2008 North Haven, CT rifle with a 24-inch Micro-Groove barrel, blued steel construction, and a full-length tubular magazine rated at 19+1 rounds of .22 S, L & LR. It features the classic takedown design, a gold-tone trigger, factory drilled-and-tapped receiver, and a checkered wood pistol-grip stock with a fluted comb and Marlin-logo rubber buttpad. The barrel is marked "ORIGINAL GOLDEN-39A," and the receiver carries a brass-colored peep sight installed using the factory holes. The factory box with matching end label and the correct Marlin 39A owner’s manual are included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Marlin Lever Action .22 Rifles owner’s manual (39A)
- Factory Marlin cardboard box with matching serial-numbered end label
The Original Golden-39A configuration stands out for its 24-inch Micro-Groove barrel and full-length tubular magazine, offering a capacity of 19+1 in .22 S, L & LR. The barrel is clearly roll-marked "ORIGINAL GOLDEN-39A," reflecting the series designation. Production is North Haven, Connecticut, and the receiver and barrel wear a uniform blued finish.
This rifle uses Marlin’s classic takedown system, with the large right-side screw allowing easy separation for transport and cleaning. The action includes a cross-bolt safety with a red indicator and a gold-tone trigger. The receiver is factory drilled and tapped.
Sighting equipment is versatile: a ramped, dovetail-mounted front sight pairs with a semi-buckhorn rear sight on the barrel. The previous owner installed a brass-colored peep sight on top of the receiver using the factory holes, adding a precise aperture option without altering the rifle’s factory setup.
The stock set is wood with a checkered pistol-grip, a fluted comb, and sling swivel studs. The rubber buttpad carries the Marlin horse-and-rider logo. A checkered wood forend complements the stock, and the rifle’s size is full-length with a 13.5-inch length of pull.
Additional details include a blued steel receiver, a blued finish throughout, and the Original Golden series features. The box label has been observed to match the rifle.