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Model 39A

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Model 39A by Marlin

Photo: Hellbus — CC BY-SA 3.0 · license · via Wikimedia Commons

Technical Specifications

Type Rifle
Country of origin United States
Designer Lewis L. Hepburn
Designed 1891
In service 1891–present
No. built 2.2 million (1922–2007)
Weight 6.5 lbs
Length 40 in
Barrel length 24 in
Cartridge .22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle
Action Lever action
Feed Tubular magazine, 26 Short, 21 Long or 19 Long Rifle Cartridges.
Sights semi buckhorn rear sight, ramp front sight with brass bead and hood front sight
Muzzle velocity 1,280 ft/s

Data from Marlin Model Golden 39A (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: CC BY-SA 3.0 — Hellbus.

Compatible Calibers (3)

.22 Long
Pistol
Bullet: 5.6mm
Case: 15.0mm
.22 Long
.22 LR
Pistol
Bullet: 5.7mm
Case: 15.12mm
.22 Long Rifle
.22 Short
Pistol
Bullet: 5.6mm
Case: 12.7mm
.22 Short

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