green_comet wrote:Thought I'd revive this old thread.
I got a call from a mate saying he knew of a dealer down in Tasmania who had a very rare JM Marlin 39TDS for sale. The dealer acquired it from a deceased estate and had it sitting in his safe at home for the past 3 years. I've never seen or heard of another one for sale in Australia and neither had the dealer, so a bunch of calls and a couple weeks later it was all mine.
It's a tiny little thing with a 16 1/2" barrel and a sweet companion to my 39A.
Thought I'd revive this old thread, again.
I bought my TDS around 6-7 years ago in Canberra. Just was looking for a small .22 and he pulled this out and it was sold before I even touched it. No carry bag or sight hood but the dozen foxes it's taken didn't ask about that. I wouldn't say it's the straightest shooter, but its consistent in its inaccuracy. By no
It's perfect for the young ones on the farm, it's been a great introduction to firearms and responsible shooting. I've never seen another for sale or anything even referencing one in Australia. Needless to say, when I saw your comments, I had to reply.
My serial number starts with 11, designating it as a 1989 manufacture.