Marlin Model 39A Original Golden .22 LR Lever-Action, 24 in Micro-Groove, 1973 JM-Proof, Weaver 22-A Scope
This 1973 Marlin Model 39A Original Golden is a North Haven, Connecticut-made, JM-proofed lever-action with the desirable 24 inch Micro-Groove barrel and full-length tubular magazine. It is marked "ORIGINAL GOLDEN-39A" and features the signature gold-colored trigger. A Weaver 22-A rimfire scope is installed in tip-off rings, complementing the factory hooded front and adjustable rear sights.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes on the exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Weaver 22-A rimfire scope (installed)
- Tip-off scope rings (installed)
- Weaver scope lens caps
- Leather sling (installed)
- Hammer spur extension (installed)
The Original Golden series 39A uses a lever-action takedown receiver with a large takedown screw, allowing the rifle to separate into two major assemblies. This example is marked "ORIGINAL GOLDEN-39A" and carries the JM proof, indicating traditional Marlin manufacture in North Haven, Connecticut.
The 24 inch steel Micro-Groove barrel is paired with a full-length tubular magazine for a 19+1 capacity in .22 LR. The barrel and receiver wear a classic blued finish, and the rifle retains its factory hooded front sight and an adjustable rear barrel sight with elevator.
Factory wood is walnut throughout, including a smooth fore-end capped with steel and a pistol-grip buttstock featuring a grip cap and white-line spacers. Length of pull measures 13.25 inches.
A slim Weaver 22-A rimfire scope is installed in tip-off rings, and a hammer spur extension is fitted for easy cocking with the optic in place. The setup is complemented by a leather sling and Weaver lens caps.