Need a gunsmith for my old 39

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Need a gunsmith for my old 39

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I have checked out every dealer I can find on the web and can't find a replacement octagonal barrel for my mid 1920s model 39. If anyone knows where such a barrel might be found I would love to find a nice NOS or VG used barrel... If that is not to be - Can someone recommend a gunsmith who does the turnkey barrel liner installation to Marlin rimfire rifles that does a quality job at a reasonable price....?
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Dan Zimmerman of DZ arms in Oklahoma City has done liners. He's a great gunsmith and a great guy.
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I will second that recommendation. I was shooting with Dan this weekend. The 4-day Mega Match was an awesome event.
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Dan said he would pass on doing liners...... :)
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Bummer, but then he can afford to be picky in his retirement. His Hepburns are selling well anyway.

I had Lee Shaver reline an 1890 Winchester for me. He did a good job.
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I see you are in Texas. Have you heard of the Sommerfields (James and Jimmy I think it is). I know who they are, and their shooting is quite good. They do some gunsmithing. Not sure if the levers would be in their ballpark but they have a good rep.
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You might try Ryan Hoover at RH Custom in Fredricksberg TX. Don't know specifically about liners but he has done some great work on my '73s.
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Contact Ted Ulmer
Ulmers Gunsmithing
1 (814) 364-9230
He's in Pennsylvania, does liners or rebarrel. He'll do lever gun work nobody else will even look at!
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Not sure if it is exactly the same but:
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/ad/590410.htm#450210
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wildbillcody wrote:Not sure if it is exactly the same but:
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/ad/590410.htm#450210

If only it was a 24" it would be perfect..... :cry:
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