Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this lever-action rifle today for a penny start auction; this is the Marlin Model 444S!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Marlin
Model: 444S
Serial: 18050356
Date of Manufacture: 1982
Caliber: .444 Marlin
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22" Micro-Grooved Barrel
Optics/Sights: Beaded Blade on Ramp Base Front with Elevator Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Fluted Comb Stock and Forearm
Action: Lever
Markings: Standard
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. At that time, the designation was changed to Model 444S (Sporter). The 22” barrel remained standard, but exceptions that spring to mind are the Model 444P Outfitter with an 18.5” barrel and the Model 444 Express Long Range with a 24” barrel. Traditionalists cried out in the night in 1994 when a hammer-blocking manual safety was added, and the rifle became the Model 444SS. There is some recoil, and the brick-hard rubber butt plate on that gun made me wonder if anyone at Marlin had ever actually shot a Model 444.
The Model 444S was manufactured from 1972-1983. It featured micro-groove rifling, a barrel tapped for a top-mounted scope, and a fluted comb stock, similar to the Model 444SS.
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.
Model: 444S
Serial: 18050356
Date of Manufacture: 1982
Caliber: .444 Marlin
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22" Micro-Grooved Barrel
Optics/Sights: Beaded Blade on Ramp Base Front with Elevator Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Fluted Comb Stock and Forearm
Action: Lever
Markings: Standard
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. At that time, the designation was changed to Model 444S (Sporter). The 22” barrel remained standard, but exceptions that spring to mind are the Model 444P Outfitter with an 18.5” barrel and the Model 444 Express Long Range with a 24” barrel. Traditionalists cried out in the night in 1994 when a hammer-blocking manual safety was added, and the rifle became the Model 444SS. There is some recoil, and the brick-hard rubber butt plate on that gun made me wonder if anyone at Marlin had ever actually shot a Model 444.
The Model 444S was manufactured from 1972-1983. It featured micro-groove rifling, a barrel tapped for a top-mounted scope, and a fluted comb stock, similar to the Model 444SS.
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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