Marlin 1894CB Cowboy Limited .44 Magnum Lever-Action Rifle – 20" Octagon Barrel, 10-Round Tube
The Marlin Model 1894CB Cowboy Limited pairs traditional lever-action handling with features tailored for cowboy action shooting. Built during the Remington-era Ilion production run (MR serial prefix), this rifle carries a 20-inch tapered octagon barrel cut with Marlin’s classic Ballard-style rifling, allowing smooth transition between full-power .44 Magnum and softer-shooting .44 Special loads. A full-length 10-round magazine, side-eject receiver, and iron sights from Marble’s round out a package that appeals to shooters and collectors alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The exterior shows a few small areas of mild pitting and several light scratches that do not affect function or safety.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 1894CB Cowboy Limited .44 Rem Magnum lever-action rifle
The Cowboy Limited series is engineered for fast cycling and consistent accuracy. Its smooth lever throw combines with a cross-bolt safety, half-cock hammer notch, and trigger interlock for layered mechanical security without slowing operation.
The 20-inch carbon-steel barrel features Ballard-style cut rifling with a 1:38 right-hand twist, optimized for classic lead bullets common in cowboy competition. The octagon profile adds rigidity and period-correct styling while keeping weight balanced between the hands.
Marble’s brass-bead front and semi-buckhorn rear sights provide a crisp sight picture that adjusts easily for elevation. Because the receiver is solid-top and side-eject, it also accepts common scope bases for hunters who prefer glass.
Oil-finished straight-grip walnut furniture, complete with sling-swivel studs, complements the matte-blued steel. The 13.5-inch length of pull fits most shooters naturally, and the external hammer offers positive thumb purchase for safe, confident cocking.