Marlin 39A butt stock dimensions

JeffG · Post by **JeffG** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:16 am

First, Thankyou to all who work so hard at keeping this site open!! I really appreciate the easy access to this vast wealth of experience and knowlwdge. Rest assured, if I ever figure out how to post pictures here they will only be of my best dressed guns. ( I did find the administrator post about how to post pictures, Thanks).

I just got myself a Christmas gift, a Marlin 39A, ser# 71-69xxx. The butt stock has been shortened (the butt plate is no longer flush, and whoever did it was using a dull blade...to bad...but it was cheap$). What I'm wondering what the original length might have been, and what's the best way to resolve it. I am an experienced wood worker and could recreate a new stock or lengthen the old cut one. Your dimensions? Your suggestions? Thanks, JeffG

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:17 am

Welcome Jeff! I am on the run right now but can get some rough measurements from mine(a brand new one) tonight. Don't know if the dimensions changed over the years. If you have young ones, you might consider leaving ir or altering it to them.

JeffG · Post by **JeffG** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:01 am

Thanks! does any one know about this resource?
http://macongunstocks.net/53.html
Nice stuff!!

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 4:04 pm

It might sound silly but why not put a recoil pad on it. Personally I've always liked the feel of the non slip rubber on my shoulder rather than the slick plastic.

Rusty <><

oldgerboy · Post by **oldgerboy** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:30 pm

I'm with Rusty. I feel a pad, even a thin one is better for regular use. You could also try a slip-on of some type. As for a demention ... check the Marlin web sight.

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:13 pm

I've got a set of 90% inletted stocks for 39a, if you're interested in fitting new wood? Cheap and a bit nicer than original.
By the way, they were usually around 13 1/4-13 3/8" from trigger to back of buttplate.
marlinguy@juno.com

mescalero1 · Post by **mescalero1** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 6:13 pm

I can measure mine & send it to you, be aware mine is a crecent type

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 6:28 pm

Jeff sorry I got distracted. Will try again tonight. What are all the measurements needed?

nemhed · Post by **nemhed** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 6:33 pm

L.O.P. from trigger to butt plate on my late 70s manufactured 39a is 13.25"

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:03 pm

LOP on 39a's can generally run from just under 13" to just over 13.5". I'd average around 13.25" and be safe.