Marlin Model 1894 Classic .357 Magnum Lever-Action Rifle, Satin Blued, Walnut, 18.63 in. Barrel
This Model 1894 Classic is a Ruger-era Marlin with the Mayodan, North Carolina rollmark and RM-prefix serial range, combining cold hammer-forged steel with traditional walnut and blued finishes. It features an 18.63 in. barrel, iron sights, and a full-length tubular magazine, delivering a classic lever-gun format built with current production methods and materials.
Ruger-era Marlin production and Classic-series configuration give this rifle strong collector and shooter appeal. The receiver is drilled and tapped with filler screws for scope bases, and the solid-top, side-eject layout supports easy mounting options while preserving the rifle’s clean lines. Overall condition is very good, and the bore is excellent.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial handling marks and small blemishes are present.
What’s Included
- Marlin factory box with SKU 70410 label
- Marlin Model 1894 lever-action rifles instruction manual
- Cable lock
Built in the 2023–2026 production period, this Classic-series 1894 carries the MARLIN • MAYODAN, NC • USA and MODEL 1894 357 MAG rollmarks. The receiver and barrel are alloy steel with a satin blued finish, paired with straight-grip American walnut. Cut checkering, a rubber buttpad, and sling studs at the forearm band and buttstock round out the traditional field-ready setup.
The 18.63 in. cold hammer-forged barrel uses a 1:16 right-hand twist. Iron sights consist of a hooded brass-bead front and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear, providing a clear, durable sight picture that suits the rifle’s intended use.
The lever-action operates with a cross-bolt safety and a half-cock hammer. A solid-top receiver with side ejection is drilled and tapped and fitted with filler screws for scope bases. The rifle’s overall length is about 36 in., and weight is about 6.2 lb, with a 13.63 in. length of pull for comfortable handling.
A full-length tubular magazine holds 9 rounds of .357 Magnum, and it will accept 10 rounds of .38 Special. The listed capacity is 9+1. Manufacturer part number is 70410, and MSRP is 1,239 dollars. Country of origin is USA.