Marlin 1894S .44 Rem Magnum Lever-Action Carbine, 20 Inch, JM Proof, 1983 Pre-Cross-Bolt Safety
This JM-era Marlin Model 1894S is a 1983 North Haven, Connecticut production carbine chambered in .44 Rem Magnum. It features a 20 inch round Micro-Groove barrel, a solid-top, side-eject receiver drilled and tapped (four holes) for scope bases, and the desirable pre–cross-bolt safety configuration. Classic Marlin wood and blued steel with straight-grip stock and semi-buckhorn sights round out this carbine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some scuffs, areas of finish wear, and small patches of pitting. A visible ring is present in the bore, likely from a past squib load. Inspection by a qualified gunsmith is recommended.
What's Included
- Marlin Model 1894S .44 Rem Magnum lever-action rifle
Details
Built in 1983, this Model 1894S carries the JM proofmark and North Haven manufacture, placing it firmly in the classic Marlin era. The receiver is the solid-top, side-eject style and is drilled and tapped with four holes for scope bases, providing mounting flexibility while retaining traditional lines.
The 20 inch round barrel uses Marlin's Micro-Groove rifling and a 1:38 twist for the .44 Rem Magnum chambering. A full-length tubular magazine feeds via a right-side loading gate and holds eight rounds. The lever is a standard-size loop for familiar handling.
Sights are classic and practical: a hooded ramp front sight paired with an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight with a stepped elevator. This setup offers a clear, rugged sight picture well-suited to the carbine's intended use.
Stock furniture is gloss-finished wood with a straight-grip buttstock, smooth forend, and a black Marlin hard-rubber buttplate with a white-line spacer. The length of pull measures 13.25 inches. Metalwork is blued throughout, with a blued steel receiver and traditional exposed hammer.