Marlin Model 1894 .44 Rem Magnum Lever-Action Rifle, 20" Micro-Groove Barrel, 1975 Production
Built in 1975, this Marlin Model 1894 pairs classic straight-grip styling with the hard-hitting .44 Rem Magnum cartridge. Its 20-inch micro-groove barrel, gold anodized trigger, and solid-top receiver without a cross-bolt safety make it a desirable example of the 1970s production run. Factory drill-and-tap holes, currently plug-screwed, add easy optics compatibility while preserving clean lines.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The magazine tube exhibits finish loss but remains structurally sound.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 1894 rifle
Serial prefix “25” confirms 1975 manufacture, placing this rifle in the sought-after pre-safety era. Collectors value the solid-top receiver for its traditional look and stronger scope mounting surface.
Marlin’s 12-groove micro-groove rifling promotes consistent accuracy with both .44 Magnum and .44 Special loads. The 1:38 right-hand twist is well suited to the heavyweight bullets common in this caliber.
The polished blued steel receiver and barrel complement the straight-grip walnut stock and matching forend. Checkering is absent, highlighting the clean, utilitarian lines typical of 1970s Marlins.
Sight work is handled by a hooded ramp front sight and a folding semi-buckhorn rear, giving quick alignment for woods hunting. If optics are preferred, the drilled-and-tapped receiver is ready once the factory plug screws are removed.