Marlin 1894CB Cowboy Limited .45 Colt Lever-Action Rifle, 20-inch Octagon Barrel, JM-Era North Haven Production
This Marlin Model 1894CB Cowboy Limited is a 2009 JM-era, North Haven, Connecticut-marked lever-action rifle chambered in .45 Colt. It features a 20-inch octagonal barrel with Ballard-style rifling, a full-length tubular magazine with 10-round capacity, and straight-grip American walnut furniture. The rifle retains a classic blued finish and comes with traditional hooded front and semi-buckhorn rear sights.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: Minimal markings from previous handling and use are present. The bore is bright and clean. Refer to the pictures for more detail.
What's Included
- Marlin Model 1894CB Cowboy Limited .45 Colt lever-action rifle
The Cowboy Limited configuration brings together a 20-inch octagonal barrel, full-length tubular magazine, and straight-grip American walnut stock and fore-end. The blued steel and classic lines reflect the traditional 1894 profile while supporting the .45 Colt chambering and 10-round capacity.
Ballard-style rifling with a 1:38 twist is paired with a bright, clean bore, and the barrel carries clear rollmarks including "1894 COWBOY LIMITED" and "MODEL 1894CB – CAL. .45 COLT." Sighting is straightforward with a hooded front sight and a semi-buckhorn rear sight with a stepped elevator.
The receiver top is drilled and tapped and fitted with four filler screws, offering flexibility for mounting while preserving the rifle’s traditional look. Safety features include a cross-bolt safety and a hammer-block, complemented by a checkered spur hammer for positive control.
Marked with the North Haven, CT barrel address and produced in 2009, this JM-era example carries the features and finish associated with that period. The straight-grip stock with Marlin logo buttplate and matching walnut fore-end complete the rifle’s classic presentation.