Marlin 1894 SBL | .44 Mag | 16.1″ Barrel | MFG# 70432

The Marlin 1894 SBL is a factory-threaded lever-action rifle built for users who want a compact, stainless platform chambered for .44 Magnum/.44 Special. It pairs a polished stainless receiver and barrel with a gray laminate fixed stock and an oversized lever loop for gloved operation. The rifle includes a Picatinny rail for optics and factory sights that combine a tritium-ring fiber optic front with an adjustable ghost-ring rear for usable sighting in varied light.

Suggested optic (under $1,000): the Vortex Crossfire II 2-7×32 provides a versatile magnification range and reliable mounting for the SBL’s Picatinny rail, suitable for the rifle’s typical engagement distances.

Common applications: brush/woods hunting and recreational lever-action range shooting.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 736676704323.
• The model is 1894 SBL.
• The caliber is .44 Magnum (.44 Rem Mag) / .44 Special.
• The barrel measures 16.1 inches and is factory-threaded.
• The finish is Polished Stainless.
• The stock is a fixed gray laminate with checkering.
• The magazine is a tubular type and will accept 8 rounds of .44 Rem Mag or 9 rounds of .44 Special.
• The rifle includes a Picatinny rail on the receiver for optics mounting.
• The front sight is a fiber optic with tritium ring and the rear sight is an adjustable ghost ring.
• The overall length is 33.25 inches and the weight is 6.3 lb.
• The twist rate is 1:20″ RH.
• The thread pattern is 5/8″-24 and the barrel ships with a match-polished thread cap.
• The action is a lever action with an oversized lever loop.
• The safety is a push-button cross-bolt.
• The rifle includes sling swivel studs and an offset hammer spur.

The 1894 SBL offers a compact, stainless lever-action package that blends traditional handling with modern features such as a threaded barrel and Picatinny rail. Its laminate stock and polished metalwork deliver a weather-resistant platform that remains manageable on the trail while providing the sight options and capacity that lever-action shooters prefer.

Owners and reviewers commonly note the rifle’s reliable cycling and solid fit-and-finish as positive attributes.

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