I picked up a 444S at a good local shop recently (see the Local marlins thread) and I was wondering if anybody can comment on it. I've been reading around on the web but I know there are folks on here I trust way more than random websites found with a Google search.
The SN starts with 71. Does this in fact mean it was made in 1971? It has a dovetailed front sight if that means anything. It's a microgroove barrel, so I'm thinking I'm going to need to get my hands on a .432 sizer somehow. Right?
I will post some pix later.