Marlin Model 1894 .25-20 Lever-Action Rifle, 24 in Octagon Barrel, Side Eject, 10+1 Capacity
This Marlin Model 1894 stands out with its 24-inch octagon barrel, .25-20 Marlin chambering, and classic solid-top, side-eject receiver marked "MARLIN SAFETY." It carries the traditional New Haven barrel address with patent dates and a tang marked "Model 1894," paired with straight-grip wood furniture and a steel crescent buttplate. Added sling-swivel eyes on the forend cap and buttstock toe provide practical carry points while keeping the rifle’s period-correct character intact.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal surfaces show discoloration, finish wear, and scattered surface rust throughout. The wood furniture shows noticeable wear consistent with use.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 1894 .25-20 lever-action rifle
The receiver is the classic Marlin solid-top, side-eject design with the top rollmark "MARLIN SAFETY." The upper tang is stamped "Model 1894," and the barrel address reads "MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN CT. U.S.A." with patent dates Oct. 11, 1887; Apr. 2, 1889; and Aug.
1, 1893. These markings provide clear and desirable factory identifiers for the model and pattern.
Its 24-inch octagon barrel is paired with a full-length tubular magazine secured by a dovetailed hanger, and a right-side loading gate feeds the action. Capacity is listed at 10+1, offering ample onboard rounds for the .25-20 cartridge.
Sighting equipment consists of a blade front sight and an open rear sight with a stepped elevator, giving a traditional, adjustable sight picture. The rifle retains period-style furniture: a straight-grip wood stock with a steel crescent buttplate and a matching wood forend capped with a steel nose cap.
Chambered in .25-20 Marlin, the barrel is stamped ".25-20 M" as noted. The lever-action mechanism uses an exposed hammer and features no cross-bolt safety, aligning with the model’s traditional operating layout.
Practical enhancements include added sling-swivel eyes on the forend cap and at the buttstock toe, enabling sling carry while respecting the rifle’s classic lines. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches.