Marlin Model 1894CL Classic .25-20 Win Lever-Action Rifle, 22 in Blued Barrel, 6+1 Capacity (1990)
The Marlin Model 1894CL Classic is a scarce late-1980s/early-1990s variant that stands out for its .25-20 Winchester chambering and shortened two-thirds-length tubular magazine. This example bears the North Haven, Connecticut barrel rollmark and a serial with a "10" prefix indicating 1990 production. It features a 22-inch round blued barrel, a solid-top, side-eject receiver drilled and tapped for optics, and a one-piece scope rail installed.
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: This firearm is in solid functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. Pitting is present. The bore presents a bright appearance.
What’s Included
- One-piece scope rail (installed on receiver top)
Built on Marlin's solid-top, side-eject receiver, the 1894CL Classic combines traditional lines with practical features. The receiver is drilled and tapped, and this rifle comes with a one-piece scope rail already installed, offering a straightforward path to mount optics if desired.
The 22-inch round blued steel barrel pairs with a shortened two-thirds-length tubular magazine for a 6+1 capacity in .25-20 Winchester. Loading is through the right-side gate, and the action is the proven Marlin lever design.
Sighting equipment is classic and practical: a ramped front sight and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear with a step elevator. This setup complements the rifle's light, small-bore chambering and field-ready configuration.
The wood furniture is uncheckered American walnut with a straight-grip stock and long forearm. Sling swivel studs are installed, and the stock is finished with a brown hard buttplate featuring the Marlin horse-and-rider medallion over a black spacer. Length of pull is 14.0 inches.
As a "Classic" series rifle produced in a relatively short run, this 1894CL variant is notable among Marlin offerings, particularly with the North Haven rollmark and 1990-dated serial prefix.