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  1. 01-06-2012, 10:42 PM #1
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    Excited for the wolf hunt and what model is this old 444?

    Finally the feds have delisted the timberwolf; moose calves will now have a better chance for survivaL. And hopefully, challenges to wolf management by the state will not delay the planned 2012 season, for which my 30-30 will be ready.

    My new 1970 444 might be a bit heavy for the gray wolf , and I need some help from you guys ID'ing the model. The rifle has a 22" barrel, not the 24" that the spec materials call out for the 1970 444. It has a Monte-Carlo stock with the anniversary medalion. Was this an original barrel from 1970? I haven't yet fired it, but am looking forward to many good times afield - 2012 will my 1st year hunting with a 444. Many thanks for any info you can share about this 444.
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    I can't answer your question , but I will say good luck on them wolves.
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    First off god luck on those wolves!!! If you can get us a pic we might can help you out a little better!!!
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    I'll post a pic tomorrow. Stamping just says 444, no "T" or anything like that.
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    I just traded one a couple of weeks ago that was the 1970 model with the medalion, same thing just 444 stamp except mine had a 24" barrel. From what I was told it was all original both from the guy I bought it from twenty years ago and the guy I sold it to.
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    Either the barrel was cut down or it was rebarreled at the factory.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Starrbow View Post
    Either the barrel was cut down or it was rebarreled at the factory.
    +1 definitely not a factory option at that time. The rest of the description points to an original first model 444 (introduced in 1965), which carried 24" micro-groove barrels. Is the current front site dovetailed or a ramp? Does the barrel have micro-groove rifling?
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    Hey, OP. If yer ready to hunt wolves, where are you located? I'm not sure the quota has been hit yet here in Montana, too darn hot, no snow. DP
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