Marlin 1894 Classic .357 Mag Lever-Action Rifle, 18.5 in, Satin Blued, American Black Walnut, 9+1
This Marlin Model 1894 Classic is a Ruger-era production rifle with RM-prefix serial and a Mayodan, North Carolina rollmark, combining traditional lines with modern manufacturing. It features an 18.5 inch cold hammer-forged barrel, satin blued steel, and a checkered American black walnut stock. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts and retains classic iron sights, making this a well-executed example of the 1894 in .357 Magnum with .38 Special compatibility.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
This rifle shows little evidence of prior use or handling, and surfaces remain clean throughout.
What’s Included
- Marlin factory cardboard box with end label (SKU 70410)
- Marlin Model 1894 lever-action rifle instruction manual
Built during the current Ruger stewardship (2024–2026), this 1894 Classic carries the RM-prefix serial and Mayodan, NC rollmark that identify its production era. The receiver and barrel wear a satin blued finish over alloy steel, with a standard square lever loop and twin barrel bands that preserve the traditional aesthetic and handling.
The 18.5 inch cold hammer-forged barrel with a 1:16 right-hand twist is chambered in .357 Magnum and is compatible with .38 Special. A 9-round tubular magazine (in .357 Magnum) feeds the action, with an overall capacity listed at 9+1. Overall length is 36 inches and weight is 6.2 lb, providing a compact, well-balanced package with a 13.63 inch length of pull.
Sighting equipment is classic and practical: a hooded brass-bead front pairs with an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear featuring a stepped elevator. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts and is fitted with six plug screws from the factory, offering straightforward base installation if desired.
The straight-grip American black walnut stock is checkered and finished with a rubber buttpad and sling swivel studs. Safety features include a cross-bolt safety and a half-cock notch. This rifle is the Classic series configuration, cataloged under part number 70410, with an MSRP of $1,359 and made in the USA.