Marlin Model 1894 Solid-Frame .25-20 Marlin Lever-Action, 24" Octagon Barrel, 13+1 (1901)
Made in 1901, this Marlin Model 1894 is a solid-frame, side-eject lever-action chambered in .25-20 Marlin with a 24" octagon barrel and full-length tubular magazine. It carries the "MARLIN SAFETY" top marking, the correct barrel address with 1887/1889/1893 patent dates, and a straight-grip walnut stock set with a steel crescent buttplate. The upper tang is drilled and tapped for a tang sight (two holes), and it wears classic iron sights with a semi-buckhorn rear and silver-insert front blade.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It has scattered cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, small blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What's Included
- Marlin Model 1894 solid-frame lever-action rifle chambered in .25-20 Marlin
This Model 1894 features the desirable solid-frame, side-eject receiver marked "MARLIN SAFETY" on top, reflecting the configuration and markings associated with early 20th-century production. The barrel address with 1887/1889/1893 patent dates and the "25-20 M" caliber marking further align with period-correct factory details.
The 24" octagon barrel pairs with a full-length tubular magazine for a 13+1 capacity in .25-20 Marlin, offering a classic small-bore lever-gun setup. The upper tang is drilled and tapped (two holes) for a tang sight, providing an option for a traditional sight upgrade.
Factory-style iron sights include a semi-buckhorn rear with stepped elevator and a dovetailed front blade featuring a silver insert. This configuration delivers a clear, period-correct sight picture suited to the cartridge and barrel length.
The straight-grip walnut stock set is finished with a steel crescent buttplate and a forend cap, matching the rifle’s solid-frame profile. Overall execution and features reflect Marlin’s early 1900s production from the United States.