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The Marlin 1895, in the 444, is rated at 40,000psi.
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FWIW, 40,000 psi is about standard for any modern lever action. 30-30 SAAMI rating is 40,000 CUP. 32 Special is rted at 40,400 CUP. 444 Marlin is rated at 46,800 CUP. And yes, I understand there is no direct comparison between CUP and PSI. Winchester 94s, early Savage 99s, virtually ANY 30-30 lever action has to be rated at 40,000 in order to handle factory ammo. The Marlin 336/444/1895 is actually not as good of a design as the 1886 (less engagement between the bolt and the locking lug), just uses better metal than was available or was used back in the day.
If you want a really strong 45-70, get a Siamese MAuser that's been converted.