Marlin Model 39A Original Golden .22 S/L/LR Lever-Action Rifle, 24 in Barrel, JM Proof, 2008 North Haven
This 2008 Marlin Model 39A Original Golden combines hallmark features of the series with desirable North Haven, Connecticut production and a JM-proofed barrel. It features a 24-inch Micro-Groove steel barrel, full-length tubular magazine with 19+1 capacity in .22 LR, and classic blued steel with a checkered walnut pistol-grip stock. A takedown design via a large slotted receiver screw and a gold-colored trigger round out a configuration that is both practical and collectible.
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: Minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes are present on exterior surfaces. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Marlin Model 39A Original Golden .22 S/L/LR lever-action rifle
The Original Golden series details are present throughout: a blued steel receiver, gold-colored trigger, and walnut pistol-grip stock with pressed (impressed) checkering. Sling swivel studs and a buttplate with the Marlin horse-and-rider logo are installed, and the rifle carries the North Haven, Connecticut manufacturing rollmark.
The 24-inch round steel barrel uses Marlin Micro-Groove rifling and is chambered for .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle. Feeding is through a full-length under-barrel tubular magazine with a 19+1 capacity in .22 LR. The rifle wears iron sights consisting of a ramped blade front and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear with elevator. The front sight hood is not installed.
This example is a takedown configuration, separating via a large slotted receiver screw for convenient transport and cleaning. Safety features include a cross-bolt safety and a half-cock notch. The steel receiver and barrel wear a blued finish, and the barrel is JM proof marked.
Length of pull measures 13.4 inches, providing a steady shoulder fit. Overall, the configuration highlights the classic 39A handling and accuracy traits backed by its clean, excellent bore and well-kept exterior.