Marlin Model 1894 .357 Magnum Lever-Action Rifle – 18.5" Micro-Groove Barrel
Marlin 1894 pairs classic styling with features collectors look for: a pre-cross-bolt-safety receiver, side-eject design, and Marlin’s Micro-Groove rifling. Chambered in .357 Magnum and .38 Special, it carries nine rounds in the tubular magazine and showcases the signature gold “Marlin Golden Trigger.”
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
There are a few scuffs on the hardwood stock, but the remainder of the rifle presents well with uniform bluing and no mechanical issues noted.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 1894C lever-action rifle (.357 Magnum)
The 18.5" Micro-Groove barrel delivers crisp accuracy while keeping the rifle light and well-balanced for field use. Marlin’s 1:16 twist rate supports a wide range of bullet weights in both .357 Magnum and .38 Special.
The steel receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases, giving the shooter easy optics options without altering the rifle’s clean lines. Because this example predates the cross-bolt safety, operation remains true to the original Model 1894 design.
Sights are classic Marlin: a ramped front blade dovetailed into the barrel band and a semi-buckhorn rear sight with step elevator for quick elevation changes. The straight-grip hardwood stock sports a satin finish that complements the deep factory bluing.
A gold-colored trigger adds a subtle visual accent and marks this rifle as part of Marlin’s “Golden” series. Combined with the nine-round tubular magazine, external hammer, and smooth lever throw, the 1894C offers a fast-cycling platform well-suited to hunting, plinking, or cowboy-action competition.