1955 Marlin Model 39A .22 S/L/LR Lever-Action Rifle, 24 in Barrel, Micro-Groove, Blued Steel/Walnut
Made in 1955 with the M-prefix on the upper tang, this Marlin Model 39A is a classic New Haven-built rifle configuration with a 24-inch round barrel and no cross-bolt safety. It features Micro-Groove rifling with corresponding barrel rollmarks and a high-capacity under-barrel tubular magazine. Blued steel construction pairs with walnut furniture, making this an appealing period example for Marlin enthusiasts.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive 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: Pitting is present throughout the firearm. The action is very tight and requires significant effort to open and close.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 39A .22 S/L/LR lever-action rifle
This rifle is a 1955 production example, confirmed by the M-prefix serial on the upper tang and the New Haven, Connecticut barrel address. It is the rifle configuration with a 24-inch round barrel, not the Mountie variant, and retains the pre-1983 pattern without a cross-bolt safety. The standard lever loop and black composition buttplate are present.
The steel barrel is rollmarked "MODEL 39A" and "MICRO-GROOVE," matching its Micro-Groove rifling. The bore is clean with good rifling definition. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches, offering a traditional rifle fit.
Feeding is via an under-barrel tubular magazine with a knurled inner-tube cap and a single hanger, with a typical stated capacity of 19+1. Sighting is handled by iron sights: a ramped bead front (hood missing) and a semi-buckhorn rear with a stepped elevator for elevation adjustments.
Construction is blued steel for the receiver and barrel with a walnut stock and beavertail fore-end, along with a pistol-grip profile. The combination delivers the recognizable look and feel associated with mid-century Marlin rimfire rifles.