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I have a guy wanting to trade me a Marlin 444 - it has the JM stamp on barrel. It is in very good condition, with no visible handling marks. I think it was made in 2005. What kind of realistic value would it have? Not sure if I will keep it or sell. Thanks for any info.
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need more details...
444-P.......444-S.....??
P is the 18" Guide Gun w/straight grip
S is a 24" curved grip
subtract first two digits of SN from 100 will be mfg date
I sold two 444's...$500 for an S...$925 for a scoped 'P'
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Mine was made in 1981, and I purchased it in the fall of 1981 for $219 at Mill's Fleet and Farm in Osseo MN...
wouldn't sell mine at all... passes to my son when I pass on...
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It is a 24" curved grip. Serial # is 950.....
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It is a 24" curved grip. Serial # is 950..... mfg date 2005
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Thanks for the info. I think I may trade and see if I like the "big bore levers".
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A rifle like that generally runs around $550. I have bought two 444s in the last 30 days.
The 444 Marlin is a great round out to 200 yds. I zero mine at 150 yds.
Last edited by TexasShooter; 11/06/14.
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It is a 24" curved grip. Serial # is 950..... mfg date 2005 An '05 will have that beloved crossbolt safety?
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444 ammo is spendy, unless you reload to get the best out of the round.
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