It is absolutely *not* where u put your stud for a sling swivel. This is the Marlin "Bullseye". This trademark has been used since 1922 on all Marlin walnut buttstocks. Please note that this is not a suitable place to install a swivel for you firearm. Swivels should be mounted approximately 2 inches from the toe of the butt.
The marlin model 39A is the rifle model,while the Marlin model 39M is the carbine model.
The typical Marlin 39A does not have a scope. They are drilled and tapped that one can be added.
The letter L prefix indicates that your Marlin model 39A was made in the year 1954.
The 20 indicates that your gun was made in 1980. Marlin did not checker the stocks on the 39a at that time period.
Marlin Model Golden 39A
The Marlin Model Golden 39A is the oldest and longest continuously produced shoulder firearm (rifle) in the world.
This Marlin 39A Mountie .22 Caliber Lever-action rifle with serial number R5077 was manufactured between 1957-1958.
I have a Marlin Model 39A, serial number E 13030 when was this rifle made and hat is current value. thank you, Doctor Frank Wiseburn flw123@earthlink.net
I have a Marlin 30 30 deer rifle and it is jammed with the lever action down how can I unjam it?
The letter Z prefix points to the year 1964,when your Marlin rifle was made.
based on the letter D, your rifle was made in 1947
1965.