First new rifle in decades...pics - The Firearms Forum

Charles Christensen · 10-13-2012, 03:28 PM

Here are some pics of that Marlin 444 that I got at an auction. I just completed a cleaning and light lubing. I have found out that it was made 5 years ago. It does not appear to have ever been used outside the factory. The bore was sharp and bright and there isn't a scratch on it. What looks like marks in the pictures is really lint from the rags and patches.

I found that someone had done a bad job of scratching the last 3 numbers of the serial number on the underside of the bolt. A couple of the picture show the base, rings and scope that I will put on next - all new.

lonewolf204 · 10-13-2012, 07:07 PM

Looks like you are about ready to shoot!

woolleyworm · 10-13-2012, 07:47 PM

You got a great deal on that one ! When are you going to get it to the range? ASAP, that's probably what you'll say!

JLA · 10-13-2012, 07:58 PM

thats a clean rifle. Now what ya waitn for.. theres deers need killin in them woods.

76Highboy · 10-13-2012, 08:26 PM

Nice rifle. I like that caliber.

gvw3 · 10-13-2012, 09:06 PM

I had the same rifle years ago. Good round. I sold it as it cost to much to shoot as much as I wanted to.

Charles Christensen · 10-14-2012, 06:21 PM

I think this next weekend I'll get the scope set up then plan a trip to the range to get it zeroed reasonably well before the weather gets too cold.

As I don't do any real hunting anymore I am thinking I will offer it up for sale - you know, buy it play with it, put a box or two through it and then sell it for a bit of a profit. I figure this could be a good piece for a hand-loader as there is no action that needs cycling during the firing cycle so it would lend itself to lighter loading for smaller game. And I will start whoever buys it with a couple of boxes of once-fired brass.

10-13-2012, 03:28 PM	#1
Charles Christensen V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 208	First new rifle in decades...pics Here are some pics of that Marlin 444 that I got at an auction. I just completed a cleaning and light lubing. I have found out that it was made 5 years ago. It does not appear to have ever been used outside the factory. The bore was sharp and bright and there isn't a scratch on it. What looks like marks in the pictures is really lint from the rags and patches. I found that someone had done a bad job of scratching the last 3 numbers of the serial number on the underside of the bolt. A couple of the picture show the base, rings and scope that I will put on next - all new. Attached Images -->

10-13-2012, 07:07 PM	#2
lonewolf204 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oklahoma Contributor Posts: 792	Re: First new rifle in decades...pics Looks like you are about ready to shoot! __________________ Fear is only a word in the mind of the weak!

10-13-2012, 07:47 PM	#3
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,885	Re: First new rifle in decades...pics You got a great deal on that one ! When are you going to get it to the range? ASAP, that's probably what you'll say! __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

10-13-2012, 07:58 PM	#4
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: First new rifle in decades...pics thats a clean rifle. Now what ya waitn for.. theres deers need killin in them woods. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-13-2012, 08:26 PM	#5
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,969	Re: First new rifle in decades...pics Nice rifle. I like that caliber.

10-13-2012, 09:06 PM	#6
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,305	Re: First new rifle in decades...pics I had the same rifle years ago. Good round. I sold it as it cost to much to shoot as much as I wanted to. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.

10-14-2012, 06:21 PM	#7
Charles Christensen V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 208	Re: First new rifle in decades...pics I think this next weekend I'll get the scope set up then plan a trip to the range to get it zeroed reasonably well before the weather gets too cold. As I don't do any real hunting anymore I am thinking I will offer it up for sale - you know, buy it play with it, put a box or two through it and then sell it for a bit of a profit. I figure this could be a good piece for a hand-loader as there is no action that needs cycling during the firing cycle so it would lend itself to lighter loading for smaller game. And I will start whoever buys it with a couple of boxes of once-fired brass.