Introduced in 1922. Model 39 was chambered for .22 rimfire, had 24" octagonal barrel and take-down receiver. Has full-length magazine tube which holds 25 Shorts, 20 Longs or 18 LR cartridges. Most Model 39s had a spring-loaded button outer magazine tube release. Very early variations had Model '97 type knurled latch release. As Model 39As were being phased in around 1939, many have more modern removable inner magazine tube. Has solid top frame and side ejection, Rocky Mountain rear and ivory bead front sight. Receiver, lever and hammer are case colored; barrel blued. Pistol-grip stock and steel-capped forearm are varnished walnut. Manufactured in this form between 1922 and 1938, with a number of options that could affect value and would warrant an individual appraisal. Model 39s with a "star" stamped on tang, were considered high grade guns by factory inspector and will command a premium in better condition examples. NOTE: Model 39s made prior to 1932 that have no prefix or prefix S on serial number, should not be used with high-speed ammunition. Prefix HS indicates an improved bolt that is safe for this ammunition.

Factory checkering, fancy wood and "star" stamp on tang.

Improved version of Model 39. Has a heavier tapered round barrel, semi-beavertail forearm and redesigned pistol-grip stock. Rubber buttplate was replaced by one of a synthetic fiber; otherwise, specifications were similar to Model 39. Manufactured from 1939 to 1960. Several variations are listed.

Case colored receiver, no serial number prefix (1939) or "B" prefix (1940-1941).

Serial number prefixes up to letter "K". Ballard-type deep rifling. NOTE: Add 20 percent premium for C prefix 1st post-war variation, with figured wood.

Serial number prefixes L, M, N, with MicroGroove barrel.

Gold trigger, MicroGroove rifling. Serial number prefixes L through W.

Basically a carbine version of Model 39A. Features 20" tapered round barrel, straight-grip walnut stock and slimmed-down forearm. Manufactured between 1953 and 1960.

K prefix and 24" barrel, fat forearm. NOTE: Add 20 percent for slim forearm.

Released in 1960. Marlin's 90th Anniversary model. Similar to 39A. Has chrome-plated barrel and receiver, with high grade checkered walnut stock and fore-end. There is a squirrel carved on right side of buttstock. Produced 500 in 1960. This is a commemorative. Desirable to collectors only if NIB with all boxes and papers with which it was originally sold.

Carbine version of 90th Anniversary model. Same as 39A, with 20" barrel and straight-grip stock. Manufactured 500 in 1960.

Same as 90th Anniversary issue except blued instead of chrome-plated. Manufactured 3,306 between 1960 and 1963.

Similar to 39A, with gold-plated trigger and sling swivels. Manufactured between 1960 and 1983.

This is the most recent production model of this extremely popular rifle, with features identical to earlier models including a gold-plated trigger. In 1988, a cross-bolt safety and rebounding hammer were added; from 1988 to 2001 model designation was 39AS. Discontinued in 2015.

Limited Edition Golden 39A. Extra fancy walnut stock, with hand rubbed oil-finish. All metal surfaces deburred with high polish blue finish. Other features include action job, trigger job and clocked screws. A custom rifle made to order by Dakota Arms. Introduced in 2017, with MSRP of $3,195. Very limited production.

Slimmer lighter version of Model 39A. Features slimmer fore-end and thinner barrel. Manufactured 12,140 between 1963 and 1967.

Introduction of this model marked 100th Anniversary of the Marlin Company. Features 20" octagonal barrel, with semi-buckhorn rear and brass blade front sight. Stock is fancy walnut, with straight-grip, brass fore-end tip and buttplate. A medallion inlaid into right side of receiver. Brass plate on stock. Manufactured 34,197 in 1970. As a commemorative, needs to be as it came from the factory to command collector interest.

Commemorated National Rifle Association's 100th Anniversary in 1971. Has 24" octagonal barrel, high grade walnut pistol-grip stock, brass fore-end tip and buttplate. Right side of receiver has NRA's Second Amendment "Right to Keep and Bear Arms" medallion inlaid. Manufactured in 1971.

Same as Model 39A Article II, except a carbine version with 20" octagonal barrel and straight-grip stock. Manufactured 3,824 in 1971. As commemorative, NIB condition is essential to collector interest.

Produced because the company had machinery and some left-over barrels from two commemorative models produced in 1970 and 1971. A regular production run that was meant to be used and was not a special issue. Has 24" tapered octagonal barrel. Chambered for .22 rimfire cartridges. Pistol-grip walnut stock, with steel fore-end tip. Manufactured 2,551 in 1972 and 1973. This was not a commercially successful model and discontinued for that reason.

This is the 20" octagonal barreled carbine version, with straight-grip stock. Manufactured 2,140 in 1973.

Essentially Model 39M carbine 20" barrel version, with pistol-grip stock. Manufactured in 1971; re-introduced in 1973. The 1971 version has white line spacers and pistol-grip caps; 1973 version has neither of these features.

Similar to Model 39AS, with 20" carbine barrel and straight-grip stock. Replaced Model 39M. Introduced in 1988. Superseded by current Golden 39A, which is a take-down design.

Limited edition of 2,000 rifles distributed solely through Wal-Mart. Fitted with 24.5" octagon barrel, select checkered walnut stock, gold filled engraving and stamped "Wildlife For Tomorrow".