Marlin 1894CST .357 Magnum Stainless Lever-Action Carbine – 16.5 in Threaded Barrel, XS Rail, Ghost Ring Sights
This Marlin 1894CST is a stainless .357 Magnum lever-action carbine from the Ilion, NY Remington-era, produced circa 2018–2020. It pairs a compact 16.5 in threaded barrel and knurled protector with a factory XS Lever Scout optics rail and XS ghost-ring sights. It also feeds .38 Special and was built in limited production, giving it strong appeal to buyers who value stainless construction, short overall length, and factory-ready features.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are mild signs of prior use on exterior surfaces, but the rifle remains in great overall shape.
What's Included
- Marlin 1894CST .357 Magnum stainless lever-action rifle
- Factory XS Lever Scout one-piece optics rail (installed)
- XS ghost-ring rear sight and post front sight (installed)
- Knurled thread protector (installed)
The 1894CST is chambered in .357 Magnum and also feeds .38 Special. The carbine’s 16.5 in stainless barrel is threaded 1/2-28 TPI and includes a knurled thread protector.
Built on a stainless, side-eject, solid-top receiver, this model comes from the Ilion, NY Remington-era and was produced in limited numbers around 2018–2020. A two-piece firing-pin bolt is used. Approximate overall length is 35 in, and weight is about 6.5 lb.
Sighting and optics features are factory-ready. It includes the XS Lever Scout one-piece optics rail, plus an XS ghost-ring rear sight and a post front sight. The solid-top, side-eject receiver complements the optics rail for straightforward mounting.
Controls and furniture are set up for practical handling. The rifle has a big-loop finger lever, exposed hammer, cross-bolt safety, and a hammer half-cock notch. The stock and forend are black textured hardwood, with a pistol-grip profile, recoil pad, and sling studs. Length of pull is 13.5 in. The overall finish is satin stainless on the barrel and receiver.