Marlin Model 444 Lever-Action Rifle, .444 Marlin, 24-Inch Micro-Groove Barrel, 1970 Production, Blued Steel, Walnut Stock, 5-Round
Manufactured in 1970, this Marlin Model 444 pairs a 24-inch Micro-Groove steel barrel with a blued steel receiver and classic walnut furniture. It features a right-side loading gate, side-eject receiver, and a 5-round under-barrel tubular magazine secured by two barrel bands. The rifle retains hallmark Marlin details, including a fluted Monte Carlo comb, ventilated rubber recoil pad with white-line spacer, and the Marlin "bullseye" inlay.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from previous handling and use. Light surface rust is present on the barrel and receiver.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 444 .444 Marlin lever-action rifle
This Model 444 was produced in 1970 and bears the "70" serial prefix associated with that year. It is built on a blued steel receiver with side ejection and feeds via a right-side loading gate into a 5-round under-barrel tubular magazine. Two barrel bands secure the barrel and magazine for a traditional Marlin profile.
The 24-inch round barrel uses Marlin's Micro-Groove rifling and is finished in blue to match the receiver. The bore condition is excellent, with sharp rifling and a mirror finish. This configuration is designed for the .444 Marlin cartridge and delivers the full-length barrel this model is known for.
Walnut furniture includes a straight-grip stock with a fluted Monte Carlo comb and a smooth forearm. The buttstock is fitted with a ventilated rubber recoil pad and white-line spacer and carries the Marlin "bullseye" inlay. Sling swivel studs are installed for convenient carry.
Iron sights consist of a ramped front blade with a brass bead (hood absent) and a folding rear barrel sight. Length of pull measures 13 inches. Overall, it is a United States-made rifle with the classic Marlin lever-action layout and features that define the Model 444.