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Any info on a 336 in 44 mag with z4 SN prefix. Non saddle ring. I read somewhere that less than 3k of them made

Had one. Hard pass. 336 reciever wasn't designed for 44mag length cartridges and that's why there weren't many made. It was a mistake and often resulted in feed/cycling issues.

Makes me wonder if a 336 could be rechambered to 445 SM and feed better??

I have one no saddle ring. Accurate and never had a feed problem. If you use a good stroke on the lever never an isdue

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So what are non saddle rings going for these days

They didn't always function smoothly, but nice ones bring big bucks to collectors now. I sold one about two years ago for $1,800.

I’ve had two. Gave one to my son and bought the next one I found to replace it. I’ve shot one since 1967. I’ve heard the tails of feeding problems over the years, but never experienced it. Mine have been accurate, smooth operating and reliable.
I’ve been around and shot 2 additional ones over the years and they have had no problems either. I have no doubt that Marlin had troubles getting the action to feed the 44mg cartridge, but I think for the most part the ones that hit the market were slick as a ribbon. I’d buy another one tomorrow.