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Muddy Creek Sam
07-28-2010, 12:49 PM
Howdy all,

Looking for a part or two, Need to figure out early/late. Rifle was made in 66, Which would it be?:confused:

Thanks,

Sam :D

chickenstripe
08-26-2010, 12:39 PM
It appears yours would be early.

Does it have a serial number that starts with a letter (I believe it does)? If so I believe this is the earlier version.

Which part are you looking for?

Muddy Creek Sam
08-26-2010, 01:29 PM
The SN starts with AB, I need the rear sight elevator at the moment, Was bent to one side in shipping.

Sam :D

Lee W
08-26-2010, 08:09 PM
Try here:

http://armscollectors.com/sn/marlinlookup.php

I have a 1941-1942 case colored frame 39A. I am glad to have it.

chickenstripe
08-27-2010, 12:44 PM
You could contact this guy.....

http://www.gun-parts.com/marlin/

and he may be able to help.

Too many changes to the guns over the years. The sight elevator may be the same for all.
See below....
http://www.chasjonesgunparts.com/catalog/item/1800461/1226715.htm
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=762468

acemedic13
02-06-2016, 03:39 PM
I have a 39A with the serial number starting with an "H". Is it early or late model? I need the breech bolt assembly, the whole enchilada.. Thanks men

pietro
02-06-2016, 08:07 PM
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IIRC, the early/late switchover date is 1975

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marlin39a
02-07-2016, 08:57 AM
I have a 39A with the serial number starting with an "H". Is it early or late model? I need the breech bolt assembly, the whole enchilada.. Thanks men
H prefix made in 1951.

quail4jake
02-07-2016, 09:25 AM
I also have a 39, 1941 24" bbl. with full mag. Great old rifles, really wish there were a faithful repro of the 1897 and 39 out there. I also have a 1/2 octagon, 2/3 mag 1897 takedown that my G-G-Grandfather gave to my Grandfather at Christmas 1907.

birch
02-08-2016, 08:42 PM
Switch from Ballard to microgroove was 1953

fast ronnie
06-08-2018, 01:06 AM
Two questions about the 39 A
First, serial number starts with "P' What year?
Second, screw that holds the lever in and pivots on. Is it supposed to have a bushing? This one seems to have a LOT of slop.