Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this lever-action rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Marlin Firearms Company Model 444SS.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Marlin Firearms Company
Model: 444SS
Serial: 12006571
Date of Manufacture: 1988
Caliber: .444 Marlin
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22" Micro-Grooved Barrel
Optics/Sights: Hooded Blade Front with Folding Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear and Simmons 4x40 Wide Angle Scope
Stock/Grips: Smooth American Black Walnut Buttstock with Smooth Walnut Forend
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Model: 444SS
Serial: 12006571
Date of Manufacture: 1988
Caliber: .444 Marlin
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22" Micro-Grooved Barrel
Optics/Sights: Hooded Blade Front with Folding Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear and Simmons 4x40 Wide Angle Scope
Stock/Grips: Smooth American Black Walnut Buttstock with Smooth Walnut Forend
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Marlin Model 444 is one of the most notable big-bore lever-action rifles of the modern era, first introduced in 1965 as Marlin’s answer to the growing absence of factory-produced .45-70 lever guns in the American market. Developed around the newly created .444 Marlin cartridge—based conceptually on an elongated .44-caliber design—the platform was engineered to deliver significantly increased velocity and energy from a lever-action rifle, giving hunters a hard-hitting alternative for medium and large game. Built on the proven Model 336 action originally designed for the .30-30 Winchester, the Model 444 combined traditional lever-gun handling with magnum-level performance, quickly establishing itself as one of Marlin’s most powerful production rifles. Over time, the platform evolved through several key factory variants while maintaining its reputation as a heavy-hitting hunting rifle. The original Model 444, produced from 1965 to 1971, featured a 24-inch barrel, straight-grip stock, and Micro-Groove rifling, and is widely regarded by collectors as the classic high-velocity configuration of the platform. In 1971, Marlin refined the design into the Model 444S, which remained in production through the early 1980s and introduced a 22-inch barrel along with a pistol-grip stock, improving balance and making the rifle more practical for field carry in dense woods environments. By 1984, the Model 444SS marked a transition into Marlin’s modern production era, most notably associated with the addition of the cross-bolt safety and the gradual shift toward Ballard-style rifling in later production.
In the late 1990s, Marlin expanded the platform into more specialized configurations with the introduction of the Model 444P “Outfitter” (1999–2002), a compact 18.5-inch ported variant designed for fast handling in thick brush and close-range hunting situations. Later, in the mid-2000s, the Model 444XLR represented the most modern evolution of the line, featuring stainless-steel construction, laminate stock, and optics-ready design elements intended for harsh-weather durability and contemporary hunting setups. Taken together, the Marlin 444 family reflects the continued refinement of a single powerful concept—transforming a traditional lever-action rifle platform into a series of purpose-driven hunting tools, each adapted to changing field conditions, shooter preferences, and advances in ammunition performance.
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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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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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1171811712 |
BidPrice: |
355 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-05-10 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
1150 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-05-10 17:16:19 |
