I need to downsize. This rifle is in good condition, a few scuffs on bluing and a few nicks and dents in stock. The trigger has some take up. Marlin bullseye is a bit proud to the stock (obviously has been replaced). Any idea what something like this is worth. I’d like to start it at a fair price.
Thanks.
Tom
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AD serial prefix makes it a 1968 if my research is correct
AD puts it early 1968
I think the pad hurts it a bit but otherwise very nice!
GLWS
Rifle is SPF! Thanks for the help
The 444's in that era came with a pad & the pad in the photo appears to be original. Nice looking rifle!
The 444's in that era came with a pad & the pad in the photo appears to be original. Nice looking rifle!
Thanks for the info. I thought the pad was original, but wasn’t sure.
If sale falls through I'd be very interested.
Assuming a tight but smooth action, good bore and proper function, anything under $750 is a good deal! It should have a 24 inch barrel. I am glad I have been away from my computer for a few days! I already own eight 444s! I sure as heck don't need another. But this one is tempting.
To whomever bought it - Great Grab!!!!!!! Congrats!!
T.S.
$550 to $650 in this area, depending on condition.
Buddy sold one at a gun show here earlier this year for $600
CHL, just curious, was your buddy's rifle a pre-1971 with a 24 inch barrel?
T.S.
Now if I can just hunt down a 444P that I have been after for 5 years or so.
Now if I can just hunt down a 444P that I have been after for 5 years or so.
not for $700...............though
sold my one owner 444-P several years back......
1-4 Leo.......super clean.......$1100 + ship
Was at the NRA Show in Indianapolis 2 weeks ago and they had the 444 Marlin on display at the Marlin/ Remington booth. I asked the Rep when they would be available and he said now. He said several distributors already had them. I haven’t heard of anyone seeing them in the gun racks anywhere yet.
Nice walnut!
Good to know, I haven’t seen any new 444’s yet
Now if I can just hunt down a 444P that I have been after for 5 years or so.
If they weren't ported, I would have bought one while they were still in production.
Now if I can just hunt down a 444P that I have been after for 5 years or so.
If they weren't ported, I would have bought one while they were still in production.
I agree, not wild about the porting. But I like the configuration
RPP in TX does good work & mfg's nice Marlin aftermarket parts
just reading.....they no longer offer gunsmith services ?
had them chop a 45 CB few years ago.....20" to 16"
https://www.rangerpointstore.com/categories/marlin-firearms-parts.html
Now if I can just hunt down a 444P that I have been after for 5 years or so.
If they weren't ported, I would have bought one while they were still in production.
I agree, not wild about the porting. But I like the configuration
Some guys have swapped pistol grips out for straight grips and levers. You could buy a regular 444, do that, cut and crown for probably the same or less than the purchase price of a 444p. It's an option.
Yep, I haven't talked to RPP in a while - they've been really busy and so have I. However, unless things have changed, they quit doing custom work to focus all resources on producing their aftermarket parts. Our loss for sure. They did great custom work.
I was fortunate enough to have had RPP make me custom Marlin 336s in 219 Donaldson Wasp, 25-35 Winchester, 7-30 Waters and 36 RPP; plus chop my stainless 1895 Guide Gun and one of my Glenfield 30-30s to 16.25 inches and thread the barrels for suppressor, before they stopped doing custom orders. All of this work was done over the span of two years or less. It seemed excessive at the time but in retrospect, had I strung the projects out, I wouldn't have half of them.
T.S.
Excited to receive this rifle. It will soon be wearing a vintage 2-7 Redfield and will be used to pursue big game here in NH.
Rich
Rich, you won't be disappointed. They don't make them like yours anymore. The 444 is good for anything in North America when fed the proper loads. Congratulations on a great find!
T.S.
Thanks WTS, I have the same gun at home, my best friend and long time hunting partner has wanted one of these for a long time, he is gonna be delighted.
R
Excited to receive this rifle. It will soon be wearing a vintage 2-7 Redfield and will be used to pursue big game here in NH.
Rich
Glad to see a classic coming to the local woods!
Thanks WTS, I have the same gun at home, my best friend and long time hunting partner has wanted one of these for a long time, he is gonna be delighted.
R
You're a great friend Rich!
T.S.
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