Jul 10, 2004 · The Marlin Model 39 was made in 3 different series from 1921 to 1939. The first series had a serial number with no letter prefix and was made between 1921 and 1925.

May 1, 2008 · The Model 39-A did not come out until 1939/1940. The 39-A's up to 1964 had a single letter prefix to the serial number, and up to 1968, had a two letter prefix to the serial number.

Sep 14, 2007 · There is a thread somewhere on here that gives about all the serial number information if you want to do a "SEARCH" for it. It will give all the letter gun production dates as well as how to …

Dec 21, 2005 · There will be a letter before the serial number that will probably be between "M" and "S"" in the alphabet. If you give us that letter we'll be able to tell you the year it was made.

Jul 8, 2011 · I bought a Model 39A rifle today with a J prefix serial number. It is in very good condition and gives me a mate to my 39A 'MOUNTIE' I bought in the early 60s while living in Chicago.

Dec 11, 2020 · I have an older model 39A with a strange v shaped flip up rear sight. It looks like a poorly stamped serial number, starting with the letter "C" and about 4 or 5 digits.

Jul 22, 2025 · I pulled the stock this morning, and the stock serial number matches the receiver tag. Also, a quick correction: the base of the pistol grip is a flat “S” shape, but it does not have a grip …

Apr 27, 2019 · From 1969 to 1972, Marlin used the first two digits of the serial number to indicate the year of manufacture. In 1973, Marlin changed the system because dealers complained that Marlin …

Nov 29, 2023 · Sorry I don't have any idea of production numbers for the early 39A's. I once owned a mint condition 1st year 39A complete with hang tag, and Montgomery Wards contract for it's original …

Feb 7, 2021 · The "H" prefix to the serial number indicates the year your Marlin Model 39-A was manufactured. That would be 1951 as shown on the first page of the topic where the prefixes for …