Marlin Model 1894 .44 Rem Magnum Lever-Action Carbine, 20 in Barrel, 1971 North Haven Production, Pre–Cross-Bolt Safety, Micro-Groove, 10+1
This 1971 Marlin Model 1894 is a North Haven, Connecticut-built .44 Rem Magnum carbine with the classic solid-top, side-eject receiver and pre–cross-bolt-safety configuration. It features a 20 inch round blued barrel with Micro-Groove rifling, dual barrel bands, and a full-length tubular magazine rated at 10+1. Straight-grip walnut furniture with a Monte Carlo-style comb and open sights complete this period-correct 1970s configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The walnut furniture shows scratches and some gouging. Minor surface rust spots and small finish blemishes are present.
What's Included
- Marlin Model 1894 .44 Rem Magnum lever-action rifle
The receiver is the solid-top, side-eject design Marlin is known for, paired with a standard loop lever and an external hammer with a checkered spur. The blued steel receiver and blued finish tie the carbine together in a cohesive 1970s configuration.
The 20 inch round blued barrel uses Marlin's Micro-Groove rifling, and the barrel rollmarks identify the maker, plant, model, rifling type, and chambering. This example aligns with period North Haven production details.
A full-length tubular magazine provides 10+1 capacity in .44 Rem Magnum. Dual barrel bands secure the barrel and magazine tube, maintaining the classic carbine profile. Open sights include a ramped front bead and a semi-buckhorn rear with an elevator.
The straight-grip walnut stock has a smooth finish and a Monte Carlo-style comb, capped by a black plastic buttplate with a white-line spacer. Length of pull measures 13.25 inches, offering a traditional fit for a handy carbine.