For the Love of Lever Guns: Marlin Unveils 150th Anniversary Collection

For 150 years, Marlin has been a household name in the firearms industry. Whether you are a collector or a hunter, young or old the prestige of the lever-action rifle remains the same. This year, Marlin is celebrating 150 years of gorgeous guns by releasing two more gorgeous guns… and some ammo.

First in their line of 150th Anniversary guns is the exclusive, limited edition Marlin 444. This rifle boasts several custom-grade features such as a 24″ half-octagon/half-round barrel, engraved receiver with gold inlay, C-grade American black walnut stock and fore-end, historical checkering pattern, Skinner ladder sights, and special serial number – housed within its own commemorative box.

MSRP for the 150th Anniversary 444 is $1899.

As part of their 150th Anniversary collection, Marlin is also releasing a limited edition Model 60. Available only in 22 Long Rifle, this Model 60 will feature an American black walnut stock with special 150th Anniversary medallion, 19″ stainless steel barrel, adjustable sights, 14-round tubular magazine, and special serial number.

MSRP for the 150th Anniversary Model 60 is $399.

Lastly, in celebration of their 150th Anniversary, Marlin is releasing their own line of ammunition. Offered in a limited edition, one-year production run, the ammunition will be offered in all of the most popular lever-action calibers.

These calibers include:

• 30-30 Win- 150 grain soft point, 20 round box($18.59)
• 35 Remington-200 grain soft point, 20 round box($35.52)
• 444 Marlin-265 grain soft point, 20 round box($49.9s9)
• 45-70 Govt( Full Pressure)-405 grain soft point, 20 round box($42.23)
• 22 LR-36 grain hollow point, 225 round box($13.87)

For more information about Marlin's special 150th Anniversary products, go to https://www.marlinfirearms.com/150th/.

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