My first lever action

[MostlyHarmless]

Today I spent another hour or a little more at my favorite gun store. This is how long it takes me to buy a gun since my background check always requires to bring utility bills and the operator to call back (not being a US citizen has it's pros and cons).

Anyhow, the waiting was well worth it. I bought a used Marlin 39A with a 24'' micro grooved barrel. Oh boy does this thing feel good. I didn't have the time to shoot it right away, but I have over 4,000 rounds of .22 LR sitting here to warm it up. Expect me to hog a lane at CP no later than Monday.


Jan

[nfafan]

Good choice in levers!

Make sure you go here if you haven't already; the Marlin subforum at RFC. All rimfire, all the time!

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums...splay.php?f=20

and another Marlin subforum;

http://rimfireshooting.com/index.php?showforum=49

More lever-boards;

http://forums.gunboards.com/forumdis...r-Action-Board

Another rim-chat;

http://www.eotacforum.com/viewforum.php?f=179

[electronics]

Should be a nice gun! I'm looking for a lever action in .357 or .44 magnum for a woods gun.

Also I would like to demand pictures before someone else does.

[MostlyHarmless]

FNG19 helped to make taking the first shots with it another pleasant day for my stepson and me at Classic Pistol. This was an all rifles day and I can report that I am very happy with yesterday's purchase.

Pictures attached.


Jan

[electronics]

I always liked how lever actions looked! Could have something to do with all the cowboy movies I watched with my dad when I was a kid... Makes me want to get my own lever action and a single action army clone...

You're costing me money!

How do you like those leaf sights? I always hear a replacement peep sight helps with the picture, though I haven't used a leaf sight since I was about 14.

[MostlyHarmless]

You're costing me money!

Always keep in mind, it's only money.

How do you like those leaf sights? I always hear a replacement peep sight helps with the picture, though I haven't used a leaf sight since I was about 14.

I personally like them and they seem to work for me. My stepson hates them and was really happy that FNG19 brought his scoped bolt action .22 lr. Since I don't intend to change anything on my Marlin, I think my stepson must get his own rifle where he can put a scope or whatever he wants.


Jan

[MostlyHarmless]

Since I don't intend to change anything on my Marlin, I think my stepson must get his own rifle where he can put a scope or whatever he wants.

Although the part about "not changing anything" wasn't entirely accurate, he got a Savage Mark II FV on Monday and we will be at the range tomorrow to sight in the scope.

I'm not going to put a scope onto it, but maybe I'll exchange the rear sight with an aperture style.


Jan

[electronics]

Although the part about "not changing anything" wasn't entirely accurate, he got a Savage Mark II FV on Monday and we will be at the range tomorrow to sight in the scope.

I'm not going to put a scope onto it, but maybe I'll exchange the rear sight with an aperture style.

Jan

I actually shot my new AK-47 the other day for the first time, and I have to say--leaf sights suck! I'm remembering why I don't shoot my SKS much now... It takes much longer to get back on the front sight. I think you might like an aperture if you were having the same issue, definitely worth looking into.

[Emptymag]

Nice. Everyone should own at least one lever gun. (sez the guy who only recently discovered "lever-love")

About 2 years ago I was looking to pick up a .22 lever gun, but ended up with a well-used Marlin .357 mag from a forum member who knew I was looking. It costs a lot more to shoot, but it was such a good deal, I couldn't pass it up. Still want a .22 though...

[Koli01]

congrats

love my 39d
with williams peep