Marlin 1894 Classic .357 Magnum Lever-Action Rifle, 18.5 in Barrel, 9-Round, Satin Blued, American Walnut – MPN 70410 (Ruger-Era, Mayodan NC)
This 2025 Marlin 1894 Classic is a Ruger-era production rifle chambered in .357 Magnum, with an RM-prefix serial and Mayodan, North Carolina rollmark. It features an 18.5 in barrel, satin polished blued steel, and straight-grain American black walnut furniture with cut checkering. The receiver is solid-top, side-eject, and drilled and tapped with four filler screws, and the rifle accepts .38 Special in addition to .357 Magnum.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: Minimal markings from previous handling and use. Please review the photos for close-up views of the wood, metal, and finish.
What's Included
- Marlin Model 1894 owner's manual
- Factory Marlin shipping box with matching end label (SKU 70410)
The Classic series layout includes a solid-top, side-eject receiver that is drilled and tapped at the factory and fitted with four filler screws. This configuration supports straightforward mounting of bases while preserving traditional lines.
Chambered in .357 Magnum with a full-length tubular magazine, it holds 9 rounds and also accepts .38 Special. The rifle uses an 18.5 in barrel and iron sights: a hooded front bead and a semi-buckhorn rear on a stepped elevator for precise elevation changes.
Construction details include alloy steel for both barrel and receiver with a satin polished blued finish. The straight-grip American black walnut stock and matching forend feature cut checkering, a thin rubber recoil pad with black spacer, the Marlin red/white bullseye in the buttstock, and sling swivel studs. Length of pull is 13.75 in, and the lever is the standard loop.
Safety features consist of a cross-bolt safety and a half-cock hammer. The rifle uses two barrel bands and retains the classic 1894 handling characteristics associated with this series and configuration.