The year of manufacture for 10 = 1990.
The 20 indicates that your gun was made in 1980. Marlin did not checker the stocks on the 39a at that time period.
this is a bolt action rifle
The Limited had a 24" bbl., straight stock, no checkering, and a smaller forearm . Two versions - 1/2 round, 1/2 octagon, and full octagon.
The Marlin Model 3000 was the chain-store version of the Model 336. They added a gold trigger, gold bead sight and have no checkering.
Bolt action single shot .22 made from 1966-79 and now discontinued. Price range $40-70. Same as the Marlin 101, except with walnut-finished wood stock. Later 1970's productions w/ hot-iron wood stamped pistol-grip to simulate checkering. Plain forearm.
The marlin model 80dl was made by marlin from 1940-1965.
The marlin model 980 bolt action .22WRM,was made by marlin between 1962-1970.There price range is between 75-135 dollars.
I think it was Marlin. For sure it was Marlin
The Marlin firearms company produced pump action shotguns from 1898(the Marlin model 1898)all the way up to 1985(The model 120 Magnum shotgun).during that time span Marlin made 17 different model pump action shotguns.
The marlin 1897 lever action 22 is valued at $555 in fair condition. In excellent condition, it is valued at $1,150.
Depending on condition, a Marlin 1895 lever action in 45-70 sells for $400-$500.
marlin 35 cal. lever action. rifle/ Marlin makes the rifle ,but not the ammo for it.