Fatdutchman
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Doug, I agree with Mr. Finch. You need a .22 rifle, and the Marlin model 39 is really a great way to go. It's been made for over a hundred years, essentially unchanged. Especially considering that you don't really know "why" you want a rifle, and exactly what you'd use it for. A lot of folks have posted a lot of interesting rifles, and though all are certainly "classic", I don't think they would suit you, at least not right off. If you were to buy a larger-caliber rifle, you may end up regretting your purchase for one reason or another. You will NEVER regret getting a fine little gun like a Marlin 39! Even after "graduating" to larger guns, the .22LR will always be useful, and always fun to shoot! Put the super cheapness and availability of .22LR ammunition together with the rock solid, super smooth, exceptional quality of a Marlin lever gun, and you have a winning combination that you can use all your life and pass down to your children and grandchildren.
All that, and I don't have one!!!! Always wanted one, but never got around to it. My current favorite .22 is a CZ452 bolt action.
My intention is to (eventually...) restock it with a cheekpiece, put on a better looking triggerguard, and I need to make a new sear, as it stops the bolt just a little bit too far back...the cock notch barely passes the end of the receiver. I made a temporary fix with a piece of steel inletted with a shaped groove in it.
I've got too many other things to work on...
All that, and I don't have one!!!! Always wanted one, but never got around to it. My current favorite .22 is a CZ452 bolt action.
My intention is to (eventually...) restock it with a cheekpiece, put on a better looking triggerguard, and I need to make a new sear, as it stops the bolt just a little bit too far back...the cock notch barely passes the end of the receiver. I made a temporary fix with a piece of steel inletted with a shaped groove in it.
I've got too many other things to work on...