Marlin .444p 18.5"ported bbl. lever gun in like new condition. This gun is built on Marlins stout 1895 action, holds 5 rounds in the tube. The short & ported bbl. makes this a great west side brush gun for Elk or Blacktail. Their porting really works, keeps the muzzle almost on target even with hot 325 gr. reloads. A Leupold VX-II 1-4X 20mm scope in Leupold mounts sits on top, flip-up scope covers keep the rain off the lens till the last second, a nice padded case is included. The .444 marlin is a real thumper, I've pushed 240 gr. Hornaday XTP's to over 2450 fps (deer load) and the 325 gr. LBT hard cast heat treated solids to 2250 (elk load). If your not a reloader, Hornaday makes a Light Magnum fac. load that pushes their 265 gr. soft point bullet @ 2300 that whould be a great round for deer or elk. Have all the orginal boxs and paper work 1 owner. $675 OBO. Post or pm...C/22

Here is a link to a photo of the 444p, this is not an active link you will need to copy & paste it in your browsers box then hit GO. It worked for me that way......enjoy 41

http://www.steelheader.net/photopos.../758444-med.jpg

Note to all, as of 12/4/04 the rifle is sold. Still have the Leupold 1-4X scope, base & rings and some reloading gear to sell. C/22

awwww,a real thumper!look'n for a brush gun?is it as good as the old 45/70? need to shoot brush shots so penitration is important. 444 marlin sounds kind of wimpy at those velosities. can ya load up 405 gr. in that brass? got'a bust some brush!!!!!!!

Hawk-up, do you even look into the bush to locate a target, or just blast away @ movement with your "clear-cut maker" 45-70???

Its all sold now, keep plugg'in away with that 45/70 Hawkins..... I'm getting an AR-15, see ya in the jungle