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When did Marlin stop making the 39A?
Marlin 39A Rimfire and lever-actions fans shed a tear when, in 2007, Marlin ceased production of what arguably is among the greatest . 22 rifles ever produced. (Technically the company does still make the 39A, however, it’s a custom order.)
Who makes Marlin now?
Ruger
In 2007, Remington Arms, part of the Remington Outdoor Company, acquired Marlin Firearms. Remington produced Marlin-brand firearms at its Kentucky and New York manufacturing facilities. In 2020, Sturm, Ruger & Co. bought the company from bankrupt Remington Outdoor Company.
What year was the Marlin Model 39 made?
Introduced in 1922. Model 39 was chambered for . 22 rimfire, had 24″ octagonal barrel and take-down receiver.
What does JM stamped barrel mean?
The JM stamp means that the firearm was made by Marlin and not under the company that bought them out. Some are referring to the new marlins as remlins. The JM stamp would be on the barrel, you will not see it on the new marlins.
What kind of magazine does a Marlin 39A have?
The Marlin Model Golden 39A is still commercially available with a 24″ (61 cm) round barrel, a pistol grip, and a signature golden colored trigger. The Golden 39A has a full length steel tubular magazine under the barrel with a brass inner tube and a hammer block safety. Magazine capacity is as follows: 26 .22 Short, 21 .22 Long,…
When did the Marlin Golden 39A come out?
The 39A was produced until 1983 when the current Golden 39A was introduced. Changes between models were so minimal the rifle is considered to have been continually produced to the same basic specifications for over 100 years.
Is the Marlin Model 39A cross hammer safety?
The Model 39-A did not have a cross hammer safety, whereas the current Golden Model 39A has had one since introduction in 1983. The Golden 39A is still considered one of the finest examples of a lever.22 rifle, and one of the most accurate.22 rifles ever produced. It is also the best-selling lever rimfire in U.S. history.
Who are the owners of the Marlin rifle?
Ruger purchased the Marlin brand from Remington’s bankruptcy, and the company is planning to get centerfire rifles produced later this year. Ruger purchased the Marlin brand from Remington’s bankruptcy, and the company is planning to get centerfire rifles produced later this year.