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About the Marlin

The story of the Marlin company started in 1836 in Connecticut, the birthplace of John Mahlon Marlin. As the civil war commenced, he began his working carrier at the Colt plant in Hartford. Five years after the war, he started his own company in New Haven, Connecticut, and named it Marlin Firearms. Between 1870 and 1899 the company produced a manifold of pistols, revolvers, and derringers with one of the biggest strategic moves being made in 1881 when it introduced its first lever-action repeating rifle – Model 1881. Another breakthrough was made by the company with the introduction of the 1889 Model - a lever rifle with a solid top that ejected the empty cartridges out of the side of the receiver. This was the feature that in later years became equated with the term "Marlin Safety". The concept was further utilised in the following years on a .22 rimfire lever-action - Model 1891. That led to the development of Model 39, introduced in 1922, with almost 3 million rifles produced to date. Two years later, a new model was released under the name Model 1893 which was later renamed the Model 1936/Model 36, manufactured up until 1948. It was improved and renamed Model 336 in the same year. For some time, Marlin also produced rifles for Savage as they lacked manufacturing capabilities.

After the death of John Marlin, his two sons inherited the business, and the company went through several ownership changes. It was sold around 1915 to William Bonbright & Co. and Kissell-Kinnicut & Co. - a group of investors associated with J.P. Morgan. Shortly after, A.F. Rockwell became the president of the company and renamed it Marlin Rockwell Corporation in 1916; however, in 1919, John. F. Moran took over. After World War I, the economic decline became apparent, and the company shifted its focus to various other businesses. They manufactured ball bearings, roller bearings, radiators, wires, bombs, and even automobiles. In 1921, a simplified manufacturing line was formed that specialized in the production of sporting firearms and was named Marlin Firearms Corporation. Due to a decrease in sales, the company was put on the auction block in 1924 when it was bought for a small price of $100 by lawyer Frank Kenna.

The after-war years offered new opportunities and the sales gradually improved. In 1949, Model 36 was redesigned and renamed Model 336. It is still manufactured today as one of the most popular lever-action rifles in the world. Additionally, the company pioneered the Micro-Groove rifling which was supposed to allow for better shooting accuracy and was the standard on Marlin rifles up until the 1990s.

In 1956, the company introduced Model 56 which featured a modernised lever design with a short lever throw allowing for fast reloading. The series was later named Marlin 'Levermatic'. Shortly after, Model 57 and a centrefire Model 62 were presented. However, the Levermatic series did not sell too well and was discontinued in 1973. Some of the most recognizable models from that time were Glenfield Model 30, Model 444, and reintroduced Models 1894 and 1895 which are still manufactured today. With new regulations taking place, Marlin added a cross-bolt safety to their rifles around 1983. Numerous models were presented in later years such as Model 700, Model 780, Model 80, Model 7000, Model 2000, Model XL7, and XS7 along with some pump-action shotguns like Models 16, 17, 19 etc.

In 2007 Marlin was bought by Remington Arms, however, the ownership changed again in the following decade. Since 2020, the Marlin is owned by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Over 6 million guns and 150 years later, they carry on Marlin’s legacy of innovativeness and quality.

Marlin 444 Rifle Review

Not to be confused with the .444 Marlin calibre, Marlin 444 is a lever-action rifle introduced in 1965 and manufactured up until 2002. It is a scaled-up version of Marlin 336, strengthened to be able to hold and withstand the most powerful cartridges.

The tubular magazine is designed to hold up to five rounds plus an additional one in the chamber. All models produced from 1983 onward feature a cross-hammer safety which makes for a safer shooting experience altogether. It comes in a form of a push-button positioned at the rear side of the receiver, above the handle. Marlin 444 features a loading gate placed underneath the ejection port and a single-stage trigger that is factory pre-set to a pull weight of just over 2269 g (5-pounds) allowing for a crisp pull. The spring-loaded ejector is positioned on the right side of the receiver and ejects the cartridges out on the side rather than on top, which through the years became known as ‘Marlin safety’.

The three-position cocking hammer is placed on the action tang and allows for manual cocking of the rifle which makes it much safer to carry around in an un-cocked position. Since the receiver is drilled and tapped for optic mounts, the hammer comes with a removable extension attachment which allows for easier hammer access when the scope is mounted. Additionally, Marlin 444 is equipped with a rubber recoil pad and pre-installed open sights.

Possible barrel lengths for Marlin 444 are 559 mm (22-inch) and 610 mm (24-inch).

Marlin 444, chambered for .444 Marlin

Figure 1: Marlin 444, chambered for .444 Marlin (Source: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/marlin-rifles/marlin---444s----444-marlin.cfm?gun_id=101188420#lg-1)

Marlin 444 can be chambered for the following calibres:

.444 Marlin

The rifle is available in the following variants:

Marlin 444S
Marlin 444 SS
Marlin 444P
Marlin 444T

Marlin 444 receivers come with four holes for mounting purposes, two on the front and two on the rear mounting surface.

Marlin 444, chambered for .444 Marlin

Figure 2: Marlin 444, chambered for .444 Marlin (Source: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/919854444)

A: 12.7 mm

B: 69.9 mm

C: 12.7 mm

BHU: 0 mm

Ø: 8-40

R1: flat

R2: flat

Which Rifles Have Interchangeable Mounts

Two-piece mounts

All the rifles listed in the category below have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Marlin 444. To meet interchangeability conditions, two-piece mounts must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart. Rifles that meet such criteria are:

Marlin 308
Marlin 338
Marlin 375
Marlin 336
Marlin 1895
Marlin 1894
Marlin Model 36
Marlin Model 45 Carbine
Marlin Camp Carbine 9mm
Glenfield 30
Henry .30-30
Henry .45-70
Henry .410
Marlin 922M
Marlin 94
Marlin 95
Marlin 990
Marlin 30AS

One-piece mounts

All the rifles listed in the category below have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Marlin 444. For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension. Rifles that share the same dimensions and mounting surface with Marlin 444 are:

Marlin 308
Marlin 375
Marlin 338
Marlin 336
Marlin 1895
Marlin Model 36
Marlin 30AS
Marlin Model 45 Carbine
Marlin Camp Carbine 9mm
Marlin 922M
Glenfield 30
Henry .30-30
Henry .45-70
Henry .410 (lever action with 20-inch/508mm barrel)

Our Recommendations for Mounts

Fixed Mounts

This two-piece direct mounting solution made by the American company Talley is recoil resistant and made of aluminium. The mount comes with a ten-year warranty and is a suitable choice for your Marlin 444.

Detachable Repeatable Mounts

Detachable swing mounts make attaching and detaching your preferred optic an easy task. This pivot mount made by the German company EAW is repeatable and comes with a thirty-year warranty, making it a suitable choice for Marlin 444.

Picatinny Rails

This Picatinny rail manufactured by the German company ERA-TAC allows for numerous mounting possibilities and is suitable for Marlin 444. It is made from aluminium and comes with a ten-year warranty.

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Marlin 444 Rifle Review

Marlin 444 can be chambered for the following calibres:

The rifle is available in the following variants:

Which Rifles Have Interchangeable Mounts

Two-piece mounts

One-piece mounts

Our Recommendations for Mounts

Fixed Mounts

Detachable Repeatable Mounts

Picatinny Rails

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

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