Lately I’ve seen a few really nice 24 inch barreled early 1970s 444 Marlins with the old silhouette stocks with very nice wood and in excellent condition. A Marlin in 444 Marlin is a much more desirable rifle than a modern day Marlin in 30-30 Win. Prices were $1,700-$2,200. If you ask me those bids are bogus.