Extraordinary Marlin Custom Shop Model 39A .22 LR commissioned by the Marlin Collectors Association. Presented as a fundraiser at the 2020 MCA annual meeting, serial number MR34245C stands tall among the finest Marlin rimfires ever crafted and is likely one of the final factory custom rifles that will ever produced. Major features include a 24-inch half-octagon-to-round barrel incorporating vintage Model 39 sights (provided by the MCA) with the muzzle flat in the white, color case receiver and lever, exhibition walnut stock with hand-rubbed oil finish, vintage “MFA Co. Marlin Safety” butt plate (provided by the MCA), “S-shaped” pistol grip and a bullseye inletted into the toe line. Finishing touches include a tuned trigger, deburring, dehorning, timed screws and range testing. CONDITION: Absolutely new and unfired since MCA presentation. ACCURACY: Fired at the Custom Shop in Sturgis by Ward Dobler on 1/28/20, the two included factory test targets attest to the rifle’s accuracy. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.4 pounds and length-of-pull is 13.5 inches. CASE: An SKB case with the Marlin Custom logo is present and remains in new condition. INCLUSIONS: In addition to those previously indicated, the Custom Shop build sheets, Breaking In Your Barrel sheet, logo gun lock and a copy of The Marlin Collector (August, 2020) featuring a promotion on this rifle are included.