As far as worth, I wouldn't be opposed to paying $650-700 for one. But that is all I would pay. It's only worth what you are willing to pay as far as I'm concerned. A person doesn't run across them every day so that has a tendency to run the cost up some. About the rifle its self: 18 1/2" Ported Barrel, 1:20 Ballard Twist. I think they hold 5 rounds in the tube. Oh, and they are straight stocked instead of pistol gripped. They are very similar to the 1895's in the guide gun configuration. Hope this helps!:biggrin:

 

A must have in my book.....

1895gunner

 

The Outfitter is in the original "Guide Gun" configuration, with a ported 18 1/2 inch barrel, chambered in what I consider to be the best Marlin Big Bore. And I say that owning an 1895 GS, 45-70. I must like the Outfitter twice as much, I own 2 of them, only one 45-70 GS.:biggrin: The 45-70 was history until Marlin brought out the 444 Marlin, that revived an interest in big bores and brought the 45-70 back from obscurity. DP

 

One thing is the 444 has a lot less bullet options than the 45-70. Jacketed or cast.
If you want to cast your own, molds are a little harder to find as well.
Both (GG and P) are awesome rifles. Can't go wrong w either.

 

Plenty of bullet options for the 444. Most casting companies offer several bullet designs for the 444, jacketed can be had from 44 mag bullets for lighter loads and the original 265 Hornady is a good general purpose as is the 300 gr Speer. A fella could spend a few years working up loads for all the bullets available to use in the 444. I do agree both rifles are awesome, just the 444 is awesome-er.:biggrin: DP

 

I do agree both rifles are awesome, just the 444 is awesome-er.:biggrin: DP

Indeed!:tee:

 

I wanted to see what the "outfitter" was and I just had my Ah HA!! moment. In my first post in this forum I asked about maintenance for my "used" but new to me 1895 marlin in 444, I mentioned it was ported and straight stocked. One of the posters at that time said "1895...ported?? welcome to the outfitters club" and I had NO IDEA what that meant. Now I know!!! Thanks for clearing that up!!!
Turns out I actually have two then, one in 444 the other in 450 . Love finding this kind of stuff out!!

 

All you will need now is one in 45/70 for the triumvirate. :tee:

 

Absolutely! Think I'm going to be looking for a stainless 45-70, I know someone who has one, and it's gorgeous!

 

The stainless won't be ported, that was stopped before the stainless model came out. DP

 

Good to know! Guess it will be a blue then ...it's all good! Then I can start a collection of non-ported guide guns. Actually I was thinkin of finding a ported 1895 in rough condition that I can acquire reasonably, and sending it up to WWG's to be calibered in 50Alaskan...just to be different, nothing requires that size caliber in SC!!!! Come to think of it, nothing down here requires 444 or 450 either, but they do make nice Hog guns.

 

Actually, they made stainless 1895GS ported for a two year period. It was first introduced in 2000 and was available as an option through 2002. Love mine....

1895gunner

 

Correct, A ported GS was made, I know cause it's the only one I don't have! lol

 

Okay, it's back on my list....but I'd take a blue one as well . This just gives me somthing to look for!

 

The ported 1895gs is a really nice Marlin. I rank it up there with the 444p.

 

I have two ported guns, a 44P and a 444P. I am thinking of sending my SBL 45-70 off to WWG to get ported. I really like a ported gun more than I thought I would and the 444P can really bring the wood. Sorry, bad Utah expression for hitting real hard.

 

Sometimes I just shake my head on what is written, the 444 Marlin has jacketed bullets from from 180gr to 300gr available, from thin skinned bullets to thick skinned bullets! Hardcast bullets from 200gr to 405gr off the shelf and if you want too cast your own there are several off the shelf molds or you can design your own molds. In a Marlin rifle there are more off the shelf bullet options for the 44cal then the .458cal.

This pic is of a few bullets I have loads for, no more would ever be needed in several lifetimes!

 

I have GOT to stay out of this forum.... Now I want an 1895GS......

 

I have wanted an 1895 G'S for a long time. Maybe some day. If I never get one I can't complain. If I got everything I wished for then I will have run out of dreams. It's fun to dream.

 

I have a 444P and it shoots very well.... They are great !

 

anyone loaded cst boolits for this rifle?

 

Here is a fundamental read for any 444 owner. There are three parts to this look at cast bullets in the 444 including an Outfitter. To find the other two links, go back to tech notes and then scroll to the bottom.
Beartooth Bullets > Tech Notes > .444 Marlin- America's Most Versatile Big-Bore Part I