The long movement of the Marlin’slever (below) was much moredifficult to handle while keepingthe gun in shooting position.

24 in. Barrel Length

40 in. Length

13.5 in. LOP

MARLIN 39AS LEVER ACTION .22 LR, $525● Gun Tests Recommendation: don’t buy ●

SPECIFICATIONSWARRANTY ................................................... 5 YearsSTOCK COMPOSITION ....................................... WalnutSTOCK FINISH ................................................... GlossMETAL FINISH .................................................. BluedWEIGHT (BARE) ...............................................6.5 lbs.CAPACITY .......................................................... 19+1ACTIONTYPE ..................................................... LeverMAGAZINE TYPE ............................................ TubularTRIGGER PULL ................................................... 6 lbs.RIFLING TWIST ................................................ 1-in-16SIGHT RADIUS ............................................. 20.25 in.STOCK DROP @ COMB .................................... 1.25 in.STOCK DROP @ HEEL ..................................... 2.25 in.CONTACT ............................. Marlin, (203) 239-5621

In our estimation, the otherguns offered more for themoney than the Marlin. Thisgun was heavier in weight,slower to load its tubularmagazine, slower to cycle thelonger-throw lever, less accu-rate with the ammo we shot,and it cost the most.