I have a '76 Marlin 444S Big Bore that is the last gun I would ever sell. This beast is a blast to shoot, (265gr. Hornady Inter-lock handloads) and has killed 7 deer in the last 4 seasons. The grin after shooting "Thumper" lasts for almost a week, LOL. When this gun is fired at the range, the first words from other shooters is "What is that". Enjoy any of the Marlin big bores(444, 45-70, 450)----Riflemann