Marlin Model 39 Century Limited .22 S/L/LR (1970) 100th Anniversary Commemorative, 20 in Octagon Barrel, Redfield 4X Scope
This 1970 Marlin Model 39 Century Limited 100th Anniversary Commemorative is a one-year issue lever-action rimfire with distinctive brass appointments and commemorative markings. It features a 20-inch octagonal blued barrel, a right-side receiver centennial medallion dated 1870-1970, and an oval brass buttstock nameplate marked "39 Century Ltd / Marlin." Approximately 34,197 were produced. This example is outfitted with a Redfield Frontier 4X scope and practical field upgrades.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Details: There is rusting on the trigger guard and barrel. The wood stock and forend show chipping and scratching. The rear sight has been removed to make room for the installed scope.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Redfield Frontier 4X scope with Plex reticle (installed)
- Scope rings and barrel-mounted base (installed)
- Clamp-on hammer spur extension (installed)
- Front and rear sling swivel studs (installed)
The Century Limited commemorative package marks Marlin’s centennial with factory embellishments: a right-side receiver medallion dated 1870-1970 and an oval brass buttstock nameplate engraved "39 Century Ltd / Marlin." As a one-year 1970 release with an estimated production of 34,197 units, it represents a defined and documented limited edition.
Built on a steel receiver with a blued finish, this rifle carries a 20-inch octagonal blued steel barrel and a straight-grip walnut stock and forearm. Brass furniture includes the fore-end cap and buttplate, complemented by a gold-colored trigger. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches.
Chambered in .22 S/L/LR, it uses a tubular magazine with a removable inner tube and knurled cap for a listed capacity of 15+1. The front sight is a dovetailed blade, and the rear sight has been removed to accommodate the mounted scope. The lever-action takedown is via a right-side screw.
Useful upgrades include a Redfield Frontier 4X scope with Plex reticle on installed rings and barrel-mounted base, a clamp-on hammer spur extension for easier cocking under the optic, and sling swivel studs at the front and rear. These additions make the rifle ready for sighting and carry while preserving its commemorative identity.