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LOT 1056
Rare Marlin Model 39 Lever Action “Bicycle Rifle” with
Special Ordered 16 Inch Barrel - Serial no. HS3424, 22 S L
LR cal., 16 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut
stock. Manufactured in 1932, the first year of use for the “HS” serial
number prefix, which continued in use until 1939 and the introduction of
the Model 39A. Though never officially advertised as an available variation for
the Model 39 like it was in the earlier Model 1897, there are a few known examples of these short barreled “Bicycle
Rifle” 39s that were special ordered from the Marlin Factory. The top flat of the barrel on this example has the standard two-line Marlin Firearms Corporation
address and patent mark, while the caliber marking is on the upper left flat. The model marking is on the upper tang and the serial number is on the lower tang, with
“3424” repeated in the stock inlet. It is fitted with Beach combination front sight, a Lyman two-leaf rear sight, and a Lyman peep sight mounted on the upper tang, all of which were
likely special ordered. The receiver has three factory drilled and tapped holes with filler screws in place, two on the left and one on top. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and pistol grip
stock with a checkered Marlin hard rubber buttplate. The consignor states that this rifle was verified by noted Marlin expert Harvey Frakes.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 95% plus of the original blue finish with some light edge wear and 85% of the vibrant original case colors with the balance having faded to mostly a grey
patina with some scattered patches of freckling. The wood is excellent with a few scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. This is a rare “Bicycle Rifle” variation of Marlin’s popular
Model 39 in exceptionally fine condition!
Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000
LOT 1057
Attractive Marlin Model 39 Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. HS1023, 22 S L LR cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut
stock. Manufactured from 1922-1938, the top flat of the barrel is marked with the two-line Marlin address and patent and the caliber marking
is on the upper left at the breech. The upper tang is marked “Marlin/MOD. 39” and the later HS (high speed) prefix serial number is on the lower
tang. It has a modern made front globe sight with windage and spirit level, elevation adjustable rear sight, MSA folding tang peep sight, desirable
casehardened takedown receiver, and smooth forearm and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber buttplate.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 97% original blue finish with some minor handling marks. The receiver retains 95% plus vivid original case colors. The
wood is very fine with a horizontal split visible at the toe, non-factory replacement buttplate, some scattered handling marks and most of the original varnish
remaining. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
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