Shorten a Marlin 39a ?

[Progun223]

Would it be possible to shorten a Marlin 39a to 16 inches and thread? I think the mag tube would be tricky. Thanks

 

[Chief Sapulpa]

Possible yes, morally, Effingham NO!

 

[HoLeChit]

Shouldn’t be hard to do yourself, honestly.

But, if you wanted to send it somewhere, I would pick these guys in a heartbeat. I wish they still did the 10mm conversion.

BackPacker Lite Marlin 39A

Package modifications and parts include the following: Shorten barrel to 16.25″ Recrown barrel with an 11° target crown Relocate front magazine tube support dovetail Shorten inner magazine tube Shorten outer magazine tube Modify outer magazine tube for cap retention Shorten magazine tube...

www.grizzlycustom.com

 

[Catt57]

Would it be possible to shorten a Marlin 39a to 16 inches and thread? I think the mag tube would be tricky. Thanks

Possible yes, morally, Effingham NO!

What Chief said. But, it's your gun to do with as you please.
If it was mine I'd keep it as is and find a Rossi or a Henry to molest instead.

 

[264killer]

I did it.

 

[red dirt shootist]

You might look around for a 39A Mountie, I think they are a little shorter.

 

[JoeGloker]

What Chief said. But, it's your gun to do with as you please.
If it was mine I'd keep it as is and find a Rossi or a Henry to molest instead.

What Chief said! I second that!
My first rifle on my 5 th birthday was a 39 A. My dad loved me enough he got me the best. Rabbits didn’t have a chance. Still have it and a 39A Mountie ( strait stock ) short version he gave me as a brother to the first one
( Molesting) is the word that comes to mind to me also !!!
Get a Rossi to do that too, may even get your money back when you sell it.

 

[Lucky]

Oh hell no don’t do that!!!

 

[dlbleak]

Buy the Henry and preserve the classic

 

[bigred1]

The hell you thinking????