which Marlin would you hold on to?

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Hi all, I've decided to downsize my collection a bit to raise some funds for other things. I have a 444p and an 1895m and I'm torn about which of these 2 marlins to sell, and which one I should keep. both will basically do the same thing which is why I don't NEED both of them. both are in similar condition, both are ported.

I don't have a favorite, which is why this is so hard for me... which one would you keep and why? is one harder to find than the other? values similar?

thanks for your help!
 
The 1895m is a 45-70? If so and a JM stamped rifle then it commands in the $800 range. A better caliber than the 444, so more useful, easier to sell, easier to find ammo....

Personally i would keep the 45-70?, and sell the 444 even if its not as valuable. Ballpark $600 for it, if its a JM.

I see now that they are ported. Makes them more desirable. Maybe not any more valuable, just sell faster.
 
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The 1895m is a 45-70? If so and a JM stamped rifle then it commands in the $800 range. A better caliber than the 444, so more useful, easier to sell, easier to find ammo....

Personally i would keep the 45-70?, and sell the 444 even if its not as valuable. Ballpark $600 for it, if its a JM.

I see now that they are ported. Makes them more desirable. Maybe not any more valuable, just sell faster.
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the 1895M is a 450 Marlin. I also have a stainless guide gun in 45-70 that I'm definitely keeping as it was the first gun I ever bought. The 444 is a "P" which is in the guide gun configuration (straight butt stock, short barrel) and looks almost identical to the 1895M.
 
The 450 marlin is i believe simply a modern version of the 45-70. Trying to get away from exploding trap door rifles for ammo liability. Much the same way a 7-08 is a modern 7x57.

The keeper is the 450 IMO. I thought that the 444 is a pistol caliber on steroids, a +P for guys that shot 44 mag in 1892 and 1894 rifles...so a pip up from pistol...not a 45-70.

Good bush caliber for Ladysmith or any other really grown up area like Powell River or parts of the East. Cant do what the 450 can...so IMO keep the 450
 
Id keep the 444 as it is simply AWSOME :) Iv had both the 444 and 450 in you configuration and wish I kept the 444p

Sold my 444p with dies for 950$
Traded the 450 with some ammo for a Ruger #1

Or sell me the 444p to me for 300$
 
I also have the 1895m in .450 Marlin, pre Remington takeover. I love this cartridge as I don't handload and yes it is a factory equivalent of a hot handload .45 70. Keep the .450 IMO.
 
If you have a stainless guide gun why not sell both 444 and 450? 45-70 can do whatever the 450 can if you hand load. Actually you don't even have to hand load as you can get the Garrett and buffalo bore ammo for the 45-70, or the milder stuff if you want so kinda a dual purpose gun. I have never seen reduced power 450M ammo...
 
The 444 Marlin is much more than a +p pistol round. The case is quite close in size to the 45 -70, slightly smaller diameter but longer.

Compare the leverevolution ammo....

44Mag rifle 225gr bullet 1870 fps 1747 ft-lbs

444 Marlin 265gr bullet 2325fps 3180 ft-lbs

45-70 Govt 325gr bullet 2050fps 3032 ft-lbs

I'd keep the 444 just because it's a bit more unique being a Marlin design, but hey I like different
 
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If you reload, keep the .444 as you already have a .45-70 (45 caliber). I had a .444 and it was the cat's meow. Very capable round, and I used HUNDREDS and HUNDREDS of cast bullets that I had on hand for my .44 mag.
 
Sell both the 444 and 450 and keep the stainless Guide Gun (the one I always thought was the best of breed). The 444 has never done anything for me despite it being a capable cartridge.
 
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