Marlin 444T

[Jimfern]

Really nice!

 

[TimM]

If that is a 1972 gun the butt stock isn't from 1972. And the lever isn't from the 1960's. Having 444T stamped as the model number is making me think the barrel length may be factory.

What ever it is, it is certainly different than any I've seen. I can't tell whether it is modified, or a very rare production rifle that was never cataloged. Either way it looks like a keeper.

From the forum post that Elkins45 linked to, I read this:

"All the guns with the monte carlo straight grip stocks were either roll stamped "444" or "444T" and the ones with "444T" were only made in 1971 and 1972 ."

 

[OilyPablo]

Yeah I want that. For bears and such.

 

[Reloadron]

TimM, thanks for the replies. What I admire most about your new rifle is the workmanship. Whoever did the work really paid attention to detail and it is nice to see work like that.

Oh yeah, my Marlin 444 shared West Virginia time with my Ruger 44 Carbine. I loved to hunt West Virginia. Mostly within a 50 mile radius of Webster Springs where an old friend of mine lived. Haven'y hunted there in several years since my friend passed away but still try to visit a few friends there when pass through. The Marlin 444 and Ruger 44 were just so well suited to W. Va., short and handy.

Again, hope the rifle brings you many years of shooting happiness.

Thanks
Ron