Don't ask me why, but today I bought a 444 Marlin. The 'SS' model, JM marked, true Marlin, not a Remlin. 1999 mfr date best I can tell (S/N #01XXXXX) It was priced "extremely right". I need it like I need another hole in my head. laugh I have an 1895 45/70.

Probably use the newly acquired 444 as trade material for a 336 SC in 35 Rem . . . .

I never thought I'd grow up to be a grumpy old man, but I did, and I'm killin' it.