The 2 letter prefix of AA indicate that your Marlin model 444 was made in the year 1965.
The original Marlin model 444 was produced from 1965-1971.
1972
The original Marlin model 444 rifle was discontinued in 2007. This lever-action rifle was known for its powerful .444 Marlin cartridge, designed for big game hunting. Though it has seen various iterations since, the original model's production came to an end that year.
1972
1972
Marlin did not produce a model 444 rifle with a saddle ring. The saddle ring was more common on lever-action rifles like the Model 336 or Model 1894.
1000.00
marlin 1870-micro-groove barrol-model 444 is it a 1-20 or a 1-38 grove & whst is it worth ?
What is the value of winchester 94AE 444 marlin in black synthetique?
Try e-gunparts.com or Marlin.
Your Black Shadow as made in 1998. No idea about production numbers.
Marlin makes one in that chambering.