it is definitely a Stevens as for the exact model # it will be difficult to determine since it is very slight differences over the years manufactured.
Stevens HistorianThe person who can answer this is the Stevens Historian, Mr. John Callahan, 53 Old Quarry Road, Westfield, MA 01080. He charges $15 to research a gun.Its a Stevens 39a or 59a
The Stevens Model 39A was produced between 1939 - 1947.
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I can say that the Savage/Stevens No 39 was made from 1938-1945.I cannot say if the model 39A is the same or not.
It's a .410 bore shotgun
This is actually the Stevens 39A/59A, a bolt action utility shotgun generally valued at $125 in excellent condition. You might get $150 to $200 because of the box.
This is a stevens model 39A. The stevens 59A, B and C all had the takedown screw in front of the trigger guard.
The Model 39A was only manufactured from 1938 to 1945. Value is from $25 for a parts-gun to $150 for one in excellent condition.
Do a google search for "e-gunparts", they will have most parts.
If you are talking about a Marlin mod. 39A, it was manufactured from 1939 to present. If you need anymore info please feel free to email me at eagle44mag@adelphia.net and I will try to help as much as possible Thanks, Rick If you are refering to a stevens/savage model 39a, They were produced between 1939 - 1947.
R prefix was used in 1957-58 era. Can't tell you anything else from the serial number, however I can tell you some more info from my records. In 1958 there were: 10,204 39a built. 1,859 39a 4x built 9,346 39M built. 823 39M 4x built.