Marlin Model 1894 Carbine .357 Magnum, 18.5 in Blued, Micro-Groove, 1980 North Haven, 9+1
This 1980 North Haven, Connecticut-made Marlin Model 1894 Carbine is a .357 Magnum lever-action with the classic solid-top, side-eject receiver and no cross-bolt safety. It features an 18.5-inch round barrel with Micro-Groove rifling, straight-grip hardwood furniture, and a full-length tubular magazine rated at 9+1. The receiver is drilled and tapped and retains four filler screws, and the carbine wears traditional iron sights.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is finish loss around markings and other high-contact areas consistent with prior handling, use, and cleaning. The provided photos show these areas clearly.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 1894 Carbine rifle (.357 Magnum)
Built in 1980, this carbine represents a sought-after configuration with a solid-top, side-eject receiver and no cross-bolt safety. It uses an external hammer with a half-cock notch and a straight lever, preserving the classic handling characteristics of the 1894 pattern.
The 18.5-inch round barrel uses Marlin’s Micro-Groove rifling, and the rollmark reads: "MOD. 1894 — CARBINE — MICRO-GROOVE — CAL. .357 MAGNUM." Two barrel bands secure the assembly, and a full-length tubular magazine provides a listed capacity of 9+1.
Sighting equipment is traditional and practical: an unhooded ramped front blade and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear with a stepped elevator. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases and fitted with four filler screws.
The furniture consists of a straight-grip carbine stock and plain hardwood forend with a varnish-stained finish. A black Marlin hard-rubber buttplate with a white-line spacer completes the classic look. The receiver and barrel wear a blued finish, and the length of pull measures 13.5 inches.
Additional production details include North Haven, Connecticut manufacture and a serial number location on the lower tang ahead of the lever, aligning with Marlin’s practices of the era.