[Maverick]

A Fella has a 1976 era 444S for sale... looks to be in great shape. Even has the factory sticker left on the forearm. In say 90% + shape what kind of price is a good one?

 

[utahtrapper]

500.00 or less as described my first 444 was the firrst year 1965 for 439.00
and is my favorite of the 5 less than 1 inch groups at 100 yds with BTB 290

Price is what one values it at 100 or 100,000.00 that is what its worth

 

[444GunSlinger2]

I paid $450.00 for one last year it is a 1969 and in 90% shape wood and bluing. Here is a picture of it.

Enjoy the Journey
444GS2

 

[GaCop]

Around here, I'd jump on that! 444 Marlins are more scarce than uranium in middle Georgia!

 

[Maverick]

He is wanting $600 so maybe that is a little on the high side?

 

[Starrbow]

He is wanting $600 so maybe that is a little on the high side?

not today, it seems 444 prices are on the high side because of the Ohiofacation of some pistol caliber rifles!

 

[Deadwood Pike]

Nothing ventured nothing gained, I would offer the owner $500 cash. Who knows, he might take it.

 

[1948-336]

A Fella has a 1976 era 444S for sale... looks to be in great shape. Even has the factory sticker left on the forearm. In say 90% + shape what kind of price is a good one?

Usually people will barter some.

 

[firebricker]

Yep it would not last long in Ohio with the new law allowing them for deer. I think it is worth it especially being an older one. FB

 

[Riflemann444]

Offer $500, if he sez no. than give him the $600. It is worth every penny. I will pay $600 in a heartbeat for another '76 444S to go with the one I already own.

 

[NickyHayden]

Since the Ohio thing happened I thought I may pick one up as well. Hit a Gunshow this month and found 2. The one I bought was a 1977 444S with the endcap. Prob 95% condition. Paid $500 and I felt lucky to find one and pay that here in KS. He had a 1994 as well but it was in much worse condition for the same price. Thing is $600 now may be a bit high for you, but what about 5 years from now when they are $800+. Plus when is another gonna fall in your lap. Go get it!!!

PLUS!!!! Once you have the first 20 rounds of empty Remington 240gr brass at your feet. That $600 aint gonna hurt a bit. Trust me.

Hayden.

 

[graymustang]

Seems like, $600.00 is a good price/deal these days for a excellent, or new condition 444s. Most of the very good used ones in this area for sale at shops (Northern Virginia) are around $700.00.

This is a newly acquired NIB 1995 444S, it has an inspectors card. This person did his job, back in the day, the rifle is flawless. Been looking for a good 444 for awhile found this at a local gun show for $600.00. More than I've ever paid for a Marlin, but it was well worth it. Plan to shoot it, and hunt it some, along with rifle came four boxes of loaded Hornady 265 flat points, which I understand is a good game load. The original price of the rifle was on the box, $351.00, those were the days.

 

[Canuck Bob]

I can't speak to American pricing. It would be a reasonable price in Canada. Folks are stepping up a bit. Mine is well worn and a good shooter and I would want at least 450. I personally place good value on basically NIB condition. It is far more valuable to me than a new Remlin lever in any style. Wave folding money under his nose and I bet you walk away with it for a bit less. I'd start at 500 and push a bit for 550, a fair price to me. Knowing the 444 so well that model and condition would be a real prize rifle to me.

 

[Jayhawker]

While those estimates seem high to me, probably because I haven't bought a new rifle in a while, it looks like someone on Gunbroker just paid $1,900 for an XLR. I never would have believed that.

Marlin 444 XLR 444XLR Stainless not 1894 1895 : Lever Action Rifles at GunBroker.com

 

[GaCop]

I'd jump on it! :top: No 444's to be found around here in quite some time.

 

[warpath]

I just paid $600.00 for a 1972 444S. 90%+ with scope.. There are a few for sale here in the Ozarks.

USN '63-"71 ST1(SS)