Marlin 39A Barrel switch

hodaka · October 16, 2006, 06:28 AM

I see that Gun Parts has factory octagon barrels for Marlins for only $51. I'm thinking about converting my old round barrelled rifle. How hard is it to change barrels? Is it screwed onto the receiver or pined? Is indexing an issue? Thanks.

Dfariswheel · October 16, 2006, 07:31 PM

The Marlin 39 barrels are screwed on. They MUST be indexed and head-spaced.

In other words, qualified gunsmith ONLY installation.

October 16, 2006, 06:28 AM	#1
hodaka Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,010	Marlin 39A Barrel switch I see that Gun Parts has factory octagon barrels for Marlins for only $51. I'm thinking about converting my old round barrelled rifle. How hard is it to change barrels? Is it screwed onto the receiver or pined? Is indexing an issue? Thanks.

October 16, 2006, 07:31 PM	#2
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	The Marlin 39 barrels are screwed on. They MUST be indexed and head-spaced. In other words, qualified gunsmith ONLY installation.