Marlin 39 TDS

Marlin 39 TDS

by Rick
(Salem, OR. USA)

Marlin Model 39

This rifle is a variation of the Model 39 lever .22 and is no longer made. It has a 16" barrel and a slimmer fore arm and weighs 5lbs. It came with the floating case similar to the papoose Like other 39s it feed .22 LR, L, an S equally well and even "mixed".

I've not scoped it but added a Marble's peep tang and left the stock rear sight as back up. I replaced some springs, cut the hammer strut to make the rebounding hammer "non-rebounding".

With the Marble's Peep this rifle is right on at 50 yards and I can hit a 6 inch circle at 100yds. Which, given my average to midland abilities is pretty good.

Comments for
Marlin 39 TDS

Average Rating

Click here to add your own comments

Aug 01, 2009
Rating

Marlin 39 TDS Or Other 39 Marlin Models
by: Anonymous

Rick ,I also have a model 39 Marlin Rifle.... It`s like all who have them know ..... There the finest 22 rifle you`ll ever put in your hand point blank. you`ll never ware one out .... it won`t Jamb, I don`t care what ya do to it. I`ve crossed rivers and creeks, droped it in the mud, got sand in it along the river`s,.....wipe and blow it off, and the damn thing will Still shoot the eyes out of a crow @ a 100 yards sittin in a tree. I`ve killed just about every critter you can think of out there except for man or Grizzy Bear with my 39 . I`ve killed Deer, Elk,and Black Bear by making head shots sittin in a tree stand back when I was a little younger along with other game for my table. That was back when I only had the one Rifle, and prett much fead my family on wild meat, So As far as survival in the wilderness , I know a man can do MIGHT Fine with just a Good Hard Hitting 22 Cal. rifle"....in the wood`s or wilderness, if you know the habitat of your the game your seaking for food, and use your head, You can servive damn well, and anyone know`s you can kill a man by shooting him in the head also, if it`s self~protection against another man, your talking about, although I myself conceal~carry a nine round Kimber 45 Automatic these day`s for that, if needed. If yall stop and think about it, for a min, The ole 22 Cal. rifle is what your packing plant`s use to kill all your cattel, hogs, sheep and goat`s people bring them to the slater house to have cut and rapped for there frezzers. They do how ever, use the ole 30/30 Cal. rifle to kill the thick skulled Bufflo is the only exception. And some use the Stainless Steel Spike, to kill with in the plant..... But most of the smaller plant`s still use the ole 22 Cal. long round to do it with. So Servival is only as good, as one man can use his head... Sorta speak.... Hang in there Yall, I`m sure most of yall can do just fine in the wilderness with what ever weapon/s you chouse, Including a 12 in. Bowie Knife :).... Dave Oldham.... Mesquite, Texas

X Close Editor

Aug 01, 2009
Rating

Submitted by: Anonymous

Title

Comment
Rick ,I also have a model 39 Marlin Rifle.... It`s like all who have them know ..... There the finest 22 rifle you`ll ever put in your hand point blank. you`ll never ware one out .... it won`t Jamb, I don`t care what ya do to it. I`ve crossed rivers and creeks, droped it in the mud, got sand in it along the river`s,.....wipe and blow it off, and the damn thing will Still shoot the eyes out of a crow @ a 100 yards sittin in a tree. I`ve killed just about every critter you can think of out there except for man or Grizzy Bear with my 39 . I`ve killed Deer, Elk,and Black Bear by making head shots sittin in a tree stand back when I was a little younger along with other game for my table. That was back when I only had the one Rifle, and prett much fead my family on wild meat, So As far as survival in the wilderness , I know a man can do MIGHT Fine with just a Good Hard Hitting 22 Cal. rifle"....in the wood`s or wilderness, if you know the habitat of your the game your seaking for food, and use your head, You can servive damn well, and anyone know`s you can kill a man by shooting him in the head also, if it`s self~protection against another man, your talking about, although I myself conceal~carry a nine round Kimber 45 Automatic these day`s for that, if needed. If yall stop and think about it, for a min, The ole 22 Cal. rifle is what your packing plant`s use to kill all your cattel, hogs, sheep and goat`s people bring them to the slater house to have cut and rapped for there frezzers. They do how ever, use the ole 30/30 Cal. rifle to kill the thick skulled Bufflo is the only exception. And some use the Stainless Steel Spike, to kill with in the plant..... But most of the smaller plant`s still use the ole 22 Cal. long round to do it with. So Servival is only as good, as one man can use his head... Sorta speak.... Hang in there Yall, I`m sure most of yall can do just fine in the wilderness with what ever weapon/s you chouse, Including a 12 in. Bowie Knife :).... Dave Oldham.... Mesquite, Texas

Cancel Delete Delete & Ban

throbber Updating Comments page...

Jul 18, 2008
Rating

TDS = Take Down System.
by: Dave

Excellent choice Rick, thanks for the post. If I'm not mistaken the Model 39 Marlin has the distinction of being the oldest lever action .22. They definitely have a reputation for being among the best. I think TDS stands for take down system ? ..and although the dont make a "TDS" model any longer, the 39A Golden ( Pictured above ) still has the same quick take down system, utilizing a knurl screw with a coin slot.
I have never been able to put down my Ruger-10/22 long enough to consider a lever action .22 of any kind, but I'm sure tempted to buy one. The only thing I'm not too crazy about on the Marlin 39 is the sticker price !! $500 bucks is a lot for a .22, but I guess you get what you pay for !

All the best
Dave

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How?
Simply click here to return to Survival Rifle Invitation

footer for survival gear page

Marlin 39 TDS

Comments for Marlin 39 TDS

Comments for
Marlin 39 TDS