.44 Magnum Rifles & Pistols

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      Buying .44 Magnum Rifles & Pistols in Australia

      Magnum Sports lists 73 firearms in .44 Magnum: 41 rifles and 32 handguns, with 32 able to be ordered today. Rifle brands include Henry, Rossi, Marlin, Chiappa, Uberti, Citadel and Ruger, while the handguns come from Magnum Research (Desert Eagle), Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Taurus, Colt and Korth. In Australia the .44 Magnum is mostly a short-range rifle cartridge, chambered in lever actions for pigs, goats and deer in thick cover, and a big-bore revolver cartridge for metallic silhouette and Western Action shooting.

      The rifles are Category B and need a current NSW licence plus a Permit to Acquire (PTA) for each one; since 1 July 2026 a PTA is only issued once you show you meet the safe-storage requirements, and new and renewed licences run for a maximum of two years. Most rifles here are lever actions: reforms moving lever-action rifles into Category C have passed but are not yet in force, so current categories apply until it commences. The handguns are Category H and, being larger than .38, are only approved for specific accredited events such as metallic silhouette and Western Action, so check your club accreditation before ordering.

      Rifles available today start at $989 for the Citadel Levtac 92, with Rossi Puma models from $1,165. A typical .44 Magnum firearm is about $2,560. Available handguns run from $1,507 for the Taurus Raging Bull 444 to $5,791 for the Desert Eagle Case Hardened.

      • Prices$989–$5,791 for firearms available today; about $2,560 typical; up to $6,195 special order.
      • Availability32 of the 73 listed firearms can be ordered today (20 rifles, 12 handguns); the rest are special order, so enquire with the store.
      • DealerMagnum Sports, 19 Babbage Road, Roseville Chase NSW — NSW Firearms Dealer Licence 413159984 — (02) 9882 2689

      For a light, handy pig rifle in scrub, the Rossi Puma Classic, Citadel Levtac 92 and Chiappa 1892 Trapper Carbine are compact and affordable. The Marlin 1894 Guide Gun and Henry Big Boy All Weather suit hunters who want a tougher finish for wet country, and the Ruger 77/44 is the bolt-action option. Silhouette shooters usually look at long-barrelled revolvers such as the Ruger Super Blackhawk Stainless, Taurus Raging Hunter or Ruger New Redhawk, while Western Action shooters favour the Uberti 1873 rifles alongside a single-action revolver.

      Common questions

      Do I need a handgun licence for a .44 Magnum lever rifle?
      No. A .44 Magnum rifle is Category B and needs a Category B licence and a Permit to Acquire. Only the revolvers and pistols in this collection are Category H.
      Can I use a .44 Magnum revolver for target shooting in NSW?
      Handguns over .38 calibre are only approved for specific accredited events such as metallic silhouette and Western Action. Check your club accreditation before you order.
      Is .44 Magnum good for pigs?
      In a lever-action rifle it is a well-proven short-range pig and goat cartridge, especially in thick cover. Keep shots to modest distances where the bullet still carries good energy.
      Which .44 Magnum firearms are in stock?
      32 can be ordered today, including Rossi Puma, Henry Big Boy, Marlin 1894 and Chiappa 1892 rifles and several Desert Eagle, Ruger and Taurus handguns.
      Can you transfer a .44 Magnum to a dealer interstate?
      Yes, dealer to dealer to your nominated licensed dealer. Freight is $65 for a rifle ($85 to WA) and $30 for a handgun.

      Answers written by the licensed dealers at Magnum Sports, Roseville Chase NSW. Last reviewed October 2026. Firearms law differs by state; check with your state registry before you buy.