GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
RARE MARLIN EARLY MODEL 39 OCTAGON BARREL FULL MAGAZINE SEMI DELUXE RIFLE WITH TANG SIGHT AND SHOTGUN BUTT. MARLIN 39 5932 22 RF MODERN; C&R Cal. 22RF. 24" bbl. Blue and case color finish. Straight grain American walnut stocks with plain pistol grip and shotgun buttplate. Adjustable tang-sight. Rare early gun with 6-point star indicating a slightly higher level of overall finish and Pope Rifling. These early rifles are amongst the most sought after of the Model 39's. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 80% blue overall. Drifting toward a plumb patina toward the muzzle, with some slight stains. Magazine tube retains 80% blue finish. Markings are sharp. Sights are very good. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver retains 80% muted case color finish, that is vivid in protected areas. Receiver is tapped for scope mounts. Tang markings are clear and sharp. SN is slightly washed out. Hammer and lever are a gray-brown patina with some oil stain. Stocks are very good and full-sized, with very few scratches and dents overall. Buttplate is very good with sharp checkering and a clear logo. Forend cap retains 80% blue finish. A nice Model 39 rifle. 50179-12 TEP (2,750-4,250)