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03 May 2009, 05:07

richj

bought a 39A Mountie today - PICS added

It's a shorter barrel than the rifle. Made in 1958-59. My first Lever.

Rich

03 May 2009, 06:20

N E 450 No2

That may be one of the best 22lr's ever made.

03 May 2009, 21:32

butchloc

fun times ahead for you

04 May 2009, 22:33

Stonecreek

I'm envious. I could have bought one of those dozens of times through the years at a very modest price, but was always interested in something else more. Now they are commanding premium dollars.

Oh well, at least I was smart enough to buy a Grade II Browning BL-22 back when they were less than $150.

13 May 2009, 18:20

Michael A. Glass

Rich,

Let me add my voice in congratulations!!

This truly is a classic lever gun. They DO command a premium price now. Regardless of what you paid, you have a superior firearm.

Keep it well fed and it will kiss your cheek - just like a beautiful women (and at least it won't get fat!!!)

Mike

14 May 2009, 08:17

buckeyeshooter

Best 22 ever made in my opinion, nice job!

06 June 2009, 08:42

Pete A.

Here's one I just bought:

Circa '54 with cool Lyman peep. Pic looks like it has patina on reciver but it does not. Remarkable shape for 55+ year old gun. Been lusting after one for years. Shoots well, spent the afternoon today working out sight settings out to 100m using CCI MiniMag Solids.

I love these guns, this makes 4 M39a's for me and my 2 sons. Almost same feel as a M94. Lots of cheap fun.

Pete A.

06 June 2009, 10:24

C.C.

Ooohhh, you lucky guy! Enjoy!

06 June 2009, 16:12

Michael A. Glass

Pete,

If you set a brand new one right next to yours, I'd still prefer yours. Something about that patina that give it character!!

Mike

08 June 2009, 01:43

Collins

My first gun, given by my dad, about 34 years ago. A great shooter

04 July 2009, 01:20

richj

Pictures: with the 5 shot tube.

04 July 2009, 21:48

buckeyeshooter

Welcome to the addiction! Soon you will be buying more lever actions!

05 July 2009, 08:40

Pete A.

Bought a new (to me) one too! Picked it up Thursday, great way to spend a holiday weekend. It's a 39 Century Ltd. I love these guns:

Put a williams peep off a different 39a of mine. Will have to get a different rear or front sight as it still shoots 6" high @ 40m. Probably try the Lyman 66. It has a nice light quick pointing feel to it. So far shoots good groups (albeit high) with CCI MiniMag solids

I am a sucker for 39's!! This is number 5 for me & my sons.

Pete A.

05 July 2009, 21:05

fla3006

39-C from the late 60s, light tapered barrel, 3/4 magazine, a feather: