Make: Marlin

Model: Golden 39-A Mountie

Serial Number: T18433 (matching numbered parts)

Year of Manufacture: 1960 / ATF Classification: C&R

Caliber/Gauge: .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle

Action Type: Lever action, tube fed

Barrel Length: 20", Micro-Groove rifling

Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a serrated base screwed into the barrel. The rear sight is an adjustable elevation u-notch dovetailed into the barrel. The top of the receiver is tapped to receive an optic, though none is present.

Grip/Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture is two piece wood with a smooth straight wrist grip, straight comb, smooth forend, and checkered synthetic buttplate. The buttplate has light handling wear and does not fit flush with the wood. The furniture shows iron staining, pressure dings, and surface scratches. There is a crack running from the left side of the receiver and another at the front right of the forend. The LOP measures 13.5" from the face of the trigger to the butt. The furniture rates in Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp with light fouling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: This firearm retains about 50% of its original metal finish. The finish shows edge wear, patina, freckling, and some scrub marks. The screw heads are lightly tooled and retain turnable slots. The markings are clear and complete. Overall, this firearm rates in Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: This Marlin Golden 39-A Mountie was manufactured in 1960 and qualifies as a Curio and Relic rifle. Produced by Marlin Firearms, the Golden 39-A is one of the longest-running and most respected lever-action rimfire designs in American firearms history. The Mountie variant features a shorter barrel and handier overall profile than the standard rifle, making it particularly popular among hunters and recreational shooters.

Chambered for .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle with a 20 inch barrel, this rifle offers the versatility and smooth operation that helped make the Model 39 series famous. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9.5 out of 10, indicating excellent internal condition with strong rifling. The action functions correctly.

The furniture rates in Good condition with visible handling wear consistent with age and use. This firearm retains approximately 50% of its original metal finish, with the balance worn through normal field use over the decades. Overall, this firearm rates in Good condition and stands as a solid example of the desirable Marlin Golden 39-A Mountie from 1960 production. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids!