Marlin Model 1894 Classic .44 Rem Magnum Lever-Action Rifle, 20 in Barrel, Walnut Stock, Satin Blued Finish
This Model 1894 Classic stands out as a Ruger-era Marlin chambered in .44 Rem Magnum with a 20 in cold hammer-forged barrel and American black walnut furniture. It carries a 10-round full-length tubular magazine, weighs 6.4 lb, measures 37.75 in overall, and is built in the USA. The receiver is satin blued alloy steel and drilled and tapped for scope bases with four filler screws installed. It also feeds .44 Special and features traditional iron sights and a cross-bolt safety.
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: This rifle shows minimal signs of use.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 1894 Classic .44 Rem Magnum lever-action rifle
Ruger-era manufacture is indicated by the RM-prefix serial and the Mayodan, North Carolina rollmark, aligning with the 2023–2025 production period. The Model 1894 Classic was announced on June 26, 2023, and this example reflects that modern production window while retaining the familiar Marlin design cues.
The 20 in alloy steel barrel is cold hammer-forged with a 1:20 RH twist and 6-groove rifling. The muzzle is unthreaded. A full-length tubular magazine with twin barrel bands provides a 10-round capacity, and the action uses side ejection for smooth cycling. In addition to .44 Rem Magnum, it feeds .44 Special.
Sighting equipment is traditional and practical: a hooded brass-bead front combined with an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight with a stepped elevator. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases and fitted with four filler screws from the factory.
Furniture is American black walnut with a straight-grip, checkered stock featuring a diamond motif at the wrist, a soft rubber buttpad, sling swivel studs, and the classic bullseye inlay. The satin blued finish covers both barrel and receiver. Handling dimensions include a 13.63 in length of pull, 37.75 in overall length, and a 6.4 lb weight. A cross-bolt safety adds a familiar control layout, and the rifle is identified by Marlin part number 70401.