Marlin 1894P .44 Magnum Ported 16.25-inch Lever-Action Carbine (2000, North Haven) - Blued Steel, Walnut Stock
The Marlin Model 1894P is a compact, factory-ported .44 Magnum carbine built in North Haven, Connecticut, with a short production run circa 2000–2002. This 2000-dated example features a 16.25-inch ported barrel, blued steel, and walnut furniture. It is chambered for .44 Rem Magnum and also accepts .44 Special, and it has a receiver-mounted aperture (ghost-ring) rear sight installed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes. Light surface rust is present.
What's Included
- Marlin Model 1894P .44 Rem Magnum lever-action rifle
- Receiver-mounted aperture (ghost-ring) rear sight installed
The 1894P is a distinctive variant in the 1894 series, defined by its factory-ported 16.25-inch barrel and compact carbine profile. Built in 2000 and marked North Haven, Connecticut, this example represents the early-2000s production period when the model was offered in limited numbers.
Chambered in .44 Rem Magnum and compatible with .44 Special, this carbine uses a tubular magazine with an 8+1 capacity, a right-side loading gate, and side ejection. The action is the familiar Marlin lever-action format with a cross-bolt safety.
Construction features include a blued steel receiver and barrel paired with a walnut straight-grip stock and matching forearm. The stock shows cut checkering for grip, a rubber ventilated buttpad for shoulder interface, and sling swivel studs.
Iron sights include a ramped front post and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight on the barrel. In addition, a receiver-mounted aperture (ghost-ring) rear sight has been installed, providing an alternative sight picture at the receiver.