Marlin 39AS Questions

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Kernel

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Pick up a Marlin 39AS at the Milwaukee gun show this weekend. $250 out the door, about 95% condition. Have wanted one for a long time and don't see many this nice come up for sale. NIB they're $350 or more.

Neat rifle. I read awhile back it holds the world record for longest continuous production firearm. Basically hasn't changed since 1897, even then it was derived directly from a rifle first built in 1893. Pretty cool, 19th Century state-of-the-art.

Question #1: How the heck does this thing come apart? I removed the takedown screw, with action closed, and hammer down it's tight as a drum. I've pulled, twisted, pushed, torqued and nothing. It ain't budging. What's the trick?

Question #2. Anyone try a tang sight on their Marlin lever action. I've got a Williams FP on a 336 and a number of other rifles with peep sights but I've never had a tang sight. I'm thinking maybe a Marble. My concern is with the sight in place there won't be enough room in the stock's wrist for me to comfortably grasp the rifle. Any comments to this? I'm also thinking an Ashley receiver sight, though functional it's not as traditional looking. -- Kernel
 
According to the owner's manual: You need to gently tap the muzzle (sideways) on a folded towel or carpeted floor this should knock it loose. It also helps to have the trigger at half cock. Sorry I can't help out with the sight question.
 
Kernel...I too recently bought one and it's great. It's my first levergun (bought it for wider ammo selection than a semi...it's great with CB caps). After unscrewing it, the receiver separates sideways after a gentle tapping. A word of caution...before cleaning the bore, you need to pin the ejector down or you'll surely break it! This is accomplished by the turn of a screw inside the receiver. You will know what I am talking about when you see it!
PS. I grew up in Milwaukee...my dad still lives near 90th & Greenfield.
 
I have a 39A NRA Commemorative w/the octagon barrel. When I take it apart I have to pretty much break it across my knee. Getting it back to gether I have to flip it over and do the same thing again. Great gun though. BTW: I have the manual that came with the gun, I could scan it and send it to you if you'd like.
 
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