1894

The Ruger-built Marlin 1894 Classic in .357 Magnum revives one of the most beloved lever-action rifles in American history with the kind of quality control and fit-and-finish improvements that Marlin fans had long demanded. The 18.63-inch cold hammer-forged alloy steel barrel has a 1:16 right-hand twist with six-groove rifling, and the rifle feeds from a tubular magazine for both .357 Magnum and .38 Special. The dual caliber capability makes the 1894 an exceptional companion to .357 Magnum revolvers, allowing the same ammunition to function in both firearms, a classic frontier utility that remains practical today.

The receiver is machined from solid steel with a satin blued finish, drilled and tapped for scope mounting, and the American black walnut stock features sharp checkering for a positive grip in wet conditions. A brass bead front sight with hood and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight provide a fast, intuitive sight picture for hunting or recreational shooting. At 6.2 pounds and 36 inches overall, the Marlin 1894 handles like a true saddle gun: fast to mount, smooth to cycle, and a joy to shoot with either .357 Magnum hunting loads or light .38 Special practice ammunition.