Around here, depending on condition $500 would be a ballpark figure.Obviously, condition would adjust that figure.

 

You might try going to Gunbroker or GunsAmerica online for examples and find the same model/design, condition, and close age rifles to see what they're going for there as a ballpark figure too; scopes if any, accessories as well. Keep in mind that location sometimes plays a part in how common they are there etc.; sometimes pawn shops have more wiggle room on price as well. Hard to say without knowing more really... good luck to you.

 

Prices vary quite a bit. There are deals to be had if you are patient and keep watch on the classifieds here and on other forums. Here are links to recent sales of 444Marlins on this site. Viewing these links should help you form some sense of pricing. In real estate it's location, location, location. In used firearms it's condition, condition, condition. Best of luck. You need to getcha one!!

http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/all-items-sold/163744-wts-marlin-1988-444ss.html
http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/all-items-sold/161698-wts-444p.html

http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/all-items-sold/163744-wts-marlin-1988-444ss.html http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/all-items-sold/161349-marlin-444xlr-sale.html

http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/all-items-sold/160110-repost-1981-444s-jm-stamped-marlin-sale-extras.html

http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/all-items-sold/158451-marlin-444p.html

http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/all-items-sold/155051-wts-444s.html

 

they want 750 for it which I think is too much for that one guess I will wait for a better deal when I first talked to the I thought it would be in the 5-600 range. nice shape but no scope on it could see higher price ft it did

 

only if it were new in box, unfired from 1973 would it be worth 750

 

I'd pay that price if it had been converted to a 50 Alaskan, otherwise, too high unless NIB. My first Marlin and lever action was an early model 444. Great rifle that got me hooked on Marlin's and big bores. Now the only 444's I own are Outfitters cause I like the Guide Gun feel and ease of carry through the brush. Keep looking, it is a great cartridge with many uses from prairie dogs to bears.

1895gunner

 

You worked hard for your money. You and only you know what a good value is for a gun you want. I must answer to noone but me. If I can afford the purchase, and you're willing to accept what I offer then it's good for both parties no matter what I as a disinterested third party might say. To me, unless a scope is a high value one (like schmidt and bender or zeiss for example) it adds very little to the attractiveness of a used gun purchase.

 

What scope is on it?

 

no scope looks like it never had one mounted

 

South Ga

$500+ depending on condition. (When you can find one).

PS: $700+ for the stainless xlr or 444P

 

444's are rare here in central Georgia. Last one I looked at was at an LGS and pawn in 2012. It was in almost new condition, no scope ever mounted and it was 1980s manufacture. It was going for $700 and they wouldn't come down on the price at all. It saddened me but I had to pass on it, couldn't afford it. I haven't seen a 444 around here since.

 

I paid 350.00 for my 444 in 95% condition. Probably had less than 60 rounds fired, because the action is still tight and stiff. And it is a JM Marlin.

 

In my neck of the woods and providing you are fortunate enough to find one, they range from $600 to $800 depending on the condition. A few weeks ago I found a 1895GS and a 1895 w/VX1 Leupold scope. Both JM's and the GS was a 2005 with a sticker of $850 and the 1895 was 80's vintage with a sticker of $700.

This particular LGS is always high but they do deal.


Jack

 

Don't seem them in the used racks much here either. When I did see one, a little over a year ago, it was a 1970 Centennial model and I bought it for $500. I saw one other since then about 50 miles south of me and it was listed at $575, but it was a newer model with the crossbolt safety. I see 35 Remingtons and 30-30's pretty often. Even saw a 450 Marlin here about a month ago, but the mighty T-4 is more scarce.

Surely they will budge on the price if you wave some $100 bills in front of them. :biggrin:

 

ended up putting on layaway got a little cheaper figured it was only the 2nd one I came across in about 3 years and my big bore 375 is lonely in the gun cabinet(ha ha)

 

Sometimes that's what it boils down to.. price versus avaiability. In my S&W collection, I "overpaid" many times for a revolver or pistol that had a price tag on it that felt like it was too high at the time, but... each time when I considred the price against how often I've encountered that particular model for sale, availability won out over price.

Years later... people tell me I was very wise to have paid the "premium" back then. Prices have risen dramatically since then as well as popularity/demand continues to exceed supply... those past purchases now look like down right bargains in comparison.

For what I paid for an excellent condition (98% or better) difficult to find model gun with box/papers 5 years ago, is what "shooter" grade guns, with no box/papers, are selling for today... IF you can find them. Here in CA that's especially problematic.

I highly suspect you'll will not loose money at the price you paid if/when you decided to sell it a few years down the road... but if you're like many of us... it will stay put, and time will make you out to have been some of genius for buying it.

I'm continued to be reminded by threads like this just how incredibly lucky I was in getting my 1980 444S at an unbelieveable price, just by walking into by LGS one day and spotting it in the used/consignment rifle rack. Story here for the curious: http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/444-marlin/160637-s-home.html

 

I'm continued to be reminded by threads like this just how incredibly lucky I was in getting my 1980 444S at an unbelieveable price, just by walking into by LGS one day and spotting it in the used/consignment rifle rack. Story here for the curious: http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/444-marlin/160637-s-home.html

Wow. Awesome snag you made CLA. Like your signature line, btw. I couldn't pass up a nice 1965 Marlin 444 (pictured below) I purchased on Gunbroker for a decent price, but not a smoking deal like yours.

 

Good score, around here they are very scarce and will usually bring north of $500.00, I have been looking for a couple of years and found 2 in one week, one for $500.00 and one for $300.00. Guess which one I bought :biggrin:. If I can scrape together another $500.00 I'll have 2!

 

I got one today for $500, but after a few hours in my hands, it needs a new front barrel band screw. It is a nice 1975 model.

 

I've seen them going between $425-550 for the older ones in premium shape. Very good prices in my mind. Seems everyone now wants the 1 in 20" twist and they bring premium.

 

I actually found one yesterday at a local pawn shop. I already have one, but I was really tempted, as it is a 1989 444ss in pretty good condition and appears to have been fired very little. Only bad was the screws on the top of the received had been removed for a scope and never put back when the scope was removed. But very nice otherwise. They were asking $500. If anyone wants more info send me a PM and I'll tell you where it is, in Central Ky.

 

I have the same model. I bought it back in the 90's.. It's in excellent condition. I reload for it and love those Barnes bullets. I've shot several dear with it. None have even taken a step after a well placed shot. Even shot a 400 lb black bear. He was dead before he even realized it. Went about 25 yards and moaned. Furthest shot was about 90 yards threw the brush. My brother who was sitting about 100 yards from me said he could hear the bullet travel threw the brush. I love my triple 4.

 

I do believe that is too high. If I would ever be tempted to get a Marlin 4xx rifle, I would probably go for the 450, if I could find one. I have read enough about that cartridge that I believe it is a great design and less trouble with feeding ammunition. I have never read very much about the 444, so I don't know anything about that cartridge and if it measures up to the 450 in smooth operation.

These rifles do show up from time to time, so don't act on it in belief there will not be others. Rifles are like girlfriends, they come and go. :hmmmm:

In my case when they come, they go permanently! Marlins are SO much more loyal! :angel:




Cheers,


Mike T.

 

Guys, I am so jealous that you can get any 444 under $700. I just had to pay £850 here in the UK for a mint 444ss 95, which I guess is about $1200. There's very few outside the states. My advice is wait and pay less until you can't wait anymore, then buy it and enjoy it.

444 marlins rule OK

 

Between 1970 and 1973 444 marlins went through a few changes, built really well back then, I love those older 444's!