Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this lever-action rifle today for a penny-start auction; this is the Marlin 444!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Marlin
Model: 444 Sporter
Serial: 69116482
Date of Manufacture: 1969
Caliber: .444 Marlin
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Hooded Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Monte Carlo Comb Straight Stock
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard / “JM” Stamp
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In the mid-1960s, the 45-70 had all but disappeared from the American marketplace. There was no big-bore rifle cartridge available in a lever-action rifle in current production, so Marlin decided to create a new cartridge to fill this empty space. They created what was really a longer version of the 44 Magnum by making it nearly an inch longer to give it power close to the 45-70. The 444 Marlin was designed by Remington at Marlin's request in 1964. To facilitate this round, Marlin beefed up their model 336, 30-30 lever action, resulting in the Model 444. The 444 Marlin cartridge is little more than a 44 Magnum with an extra inch of cartridge capacity. It's a little demeaning to say that it's "little more" than a lengthened 44 mag because that extra powder brings an additional 600 fps more velocity. Regarding muzzle energy, that extra inch causes 44 caliber projectiles to be pumped out at 30-06 power levels. Several variations of the Model 444 have been available over time. The original 1965 version with a straight grip, Monte Carlo-style stock and 24” barrel was replaced in 1971 with the Model 444 Sporter having a curved-grip stock and 22” barrel.
Model: 444 Sporter
Serial: 69116482
Date of Manufacture: 1969
Caliber: .444 Marlin
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Hooded Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Monte Carlo Comb Straight Stock
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard / “JM” Stamp
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In the mid-1960s, the 45-70 had all but disappeared from the American marketplace. There was no big-bore rifle cartridge available in a lever-action rifle in current production, so Marlin decided to create a new cartridge to fill this empty space. They created what was really a longer version of the 44 Magnum by making it nearly an inch longer to give it power close to the 45-70. The 444 Marlin was designed by Remington at Marlin's request in 1964. To facilitate this round, Marlin beefed up their model 336, 30-30 lever action, resulting in the Model 444. The 444 Marlin cartridge is little more than a 44 Magnum with an extra inch of cartridge capacity. It's a little demeaning to say that it's "little more" than a lengthened 44 mag because that extra powder brings an additional 600 fps more velocity. Regarding muzzle energy, that extra inch causes 44 caliber projectiles to be pumped out at 30-06 power levels. Several variations of the Model 444 have been available over time. The original 1965 version with a straight grip, Monte Carlo-style stock and 24” barrel was replaced in 1971 with the Model 444 Sporter having a curved-grip stock and 22” barrel.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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