I have posted some of the pictures below.Top of barrel in front of rear sight: The Marlin Firearms CorporationNew Haven, CONN USA patentedLeft side of barrel behind rear sight: 22S LNL-RStock under the lever action: S16059Behind hammer: Marlin Model 39.įor some reason there's a 'hole' in the serial number index on that site.The first field covers numbers up through the Model 1897, the second only covers from 1948 and up.The 'S' series was made in the 1920's, and as stamped, you have a Model 39, not a 39-A.The Model 39 was made from 1922 to 1938 with about 40,000 to 50,000 made.The 'S' prefix rifles were noted for superior quality workmanship and better finish. I have been told it is a 1920's model however this site is telling me that it is a 1887 based on the serial number below. I am trying to get an accurate date on a marlin 39.22 lever rifle that my father got from his father and then gave to me. Make: Marlin Model: 39 Century Limited Carbine Serial Number: 19294 Year of Manufacture: 1970 Caliber.22 Short, Long & Long Rifle Action Type: Lever Action with Full Length Tubular Magazine Markings: The top of the barrel is marked 'MARLIN 39 CENTURY LTD. This Model 39 is a beauty for its age! SOLD Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 39 Serial Number: 2594 Caliber.22 S,L,LR. All original except for the butt plate, it is from a Marlin model 39A. Smooth lever action, 24' octagon barrel, case colored receiver and lever. Marlin Model 39 Description: This is a first year production Marlin model 39.