YOUR 39 WAS MFG. BETWEEN 1958 & 1959
All of these century models were mfg. in 1970.
The Marlin 39 Century Ltd was produced in 1970 to commemerate the 100th year of the company.
The S prefix to your serial number dated your marlin model 39 to the years 1958-1959.
Your serial number indicates that your marlin rifle was made in the year 1978.
between 1916-1925
1960
Your Marlin rifle was made in the year 1975,with the serial number that you have provided.
Marlin made the Model 39 Century Limited in 1970. That's why it is called the Century Limited, it was made to celebrate Marlin's 100th anniversary. Get it?
your marlin model 39a was made in 1960.
With the serial number provided,your Marlin model 39 could be a first year production rifle,which would be in the year 1939.
The E prefix dates your marlin model 39 to the year 1948.