Marlin 39a scope mount

Marlin 39a scope mount #9005535 02/14/24 06:07 PM
Joined: Jul 2021 Posts: 1,076 Dallas, TX DustyArmadillo OP Pro Tracker
OP DustyArmadillo Pro Tracker Joined: Jul 2021 Posts: 1,076 Dallas, TX	Got this in a trade, noticed two extra screw holes for a side mounted scope base. Wondering if anyone knows which one it might be. Distance between the holes is 2.4” on center. Each of the screws is marked “R” or “F” (rear/front I’m guessing) Planning to sell it but want the appropriate scope base beforehand.

Re: Marlin 39a scope mount [Re: DustyArmadillo] #9005676 02/14/24 11:04 PM
Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 6,593 Southern Oklahoma A angus1956 THF Trophy Hunter
angus1956 THF Trophy Hunter A Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 6,593 Southern Oklahoma	I'd leave it alone and buy a screw kit to replace the buggered up screws. A 39A is a classic and needs TLC. Just my 2 cents worth.

Re: Marlin 39a scope mount [Re: angus1956] #9005914 02/15/24 12:48 PM
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,744 Cooke County, Texas GasGuzzler THF Trophy Hunter
GasGuzzler THF Trophy Hunter Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,744 Cooke County, Texas	Originally Posted by angus1956 I'd leave it alone and buy a screw kit to replace the buggered up screws. A 39A is a classic and needs TLC. Just my 2 cents worth. Those aren't OEM Marlin 39A screws so I don't know how he'd find a kit. Here's my 1951 model for reference. My Redfield peep sight mounts to the OEM screw holes on the 39A frame. The ones above are aftermarket only for an unknown base. Factory D&T 39As have four holes in the TOP for a traditional style scope mount. I might try and find someone to TIG the holes shut or I'd leave it as is. Pass the gravy.

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