Marlin 1894CB Cowboy Limited .44 Magnum Lever-Action Rifle, 24-inch Octagonal Barrel, 2000 North Haven Manufacture
This Marlin Model 1894CB Cowboy Limited, manufactured in 2000 in North Haven, Connecticut, is a .44 Rem Magnum lever-action with classic features and clean execution. It comes with a 24-inch tapered octagonal steel barrel, a full-length 12+1 tubular magazine, and traditional iron sights. The barrel is roll-marked for .44 Special compatibility, and the solid-top, side-eject receiver is factory drilled and tapped with four plug screws.
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 Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and small handling marks are present on the wood and metal.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 1894CB Cowboy Limited .44 Rem Magnum lever-action rifle
The Cowboy Limited configuration showcases a 24-inch tapered octagonal barrel in blued steel, giving the rifle a traditional profile with excellent sight radius. The barrel is marked for both .44 Rem Magnum and .44 Special, providing flexibility in ammunition selection within the stamped chambering.
The rifle uses a full-length tubular magazine with a stated 12+1 capacity. It features side ejection and a solid-top blued steel receiver. The receiver top is factory drilled and tapped with four plug screws, and the action includes a cross-bolt safety.
Sighting is classic and practical: a dovetailed front blade with a brass bead and a semi-buckhorn rear sight on a stepped elevator for easy height adjustments. These iron sights complement the long octagonal barrel for clear, repeatable sight pictures.
The furniture is straight-grip, checkered walnut with a matching walnut forend. A checkered steel buttplate with the Marlin script adds period-correct detail. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches. Overall construction is blued steel for both frame and receiver, consistent with Marlin’s North Haven production of this era.