Marlin Model 444S Lever Action Rifle – .444 Marlin, 22" Barrel, JM Stamp, Walnut Stock

The Marlin 444S is one of those classic big-bore lever guns that still turns heads with hunters and Marlin collectors alike. This rifle features the desirable JM stamp, a 22-inch barrel, traditional walnut furniture, and the clean blued steel look that made older Marlins so easy to appreciate. From the photos, this example appears to present very well, with attractive wood grain, a solid finish, and the kind of straightforward, no-nonsense setup that fits the Model 444 line so well.

Chambered in .444 Marlin, the 444S was built for shooters who wanted serious thump in a fast-handling lever-action platform. The Model 444 family has long been associated with hard-hitting woods hunting performance, and older rifles were known for their Micro-Groove barrels before later production shifted to Ballard-style rifling in 1999. The .444 Marlin cartridge itself dates back to 1964 and helped establish Marlin’s reputation for powerful lever-action hunting rifles.

This rifle should appeal to the buyer who wants a traditional Marlin with pre-Remington appeal, strong collector crossover, and real field usefulness. It has the classic profile that makes a lever gun feel right in the hand, but with noticeably more authority than the smaller-caliber carbines. For the hunter, Marlin fan, or collector looking for a clean 1974-built 444S, this is a very solid-looking example.

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