Marlin 1894 Classic | .44 Rem Mag | 20.25in | MFG# 70401

The Marlin 1894 Classic is a traditional lever-action rifle chambered for .44 Remington Magnum while also accommodating .44 Special. It pairs a cold hammer-forged alloy steel barrel with a straight American black walnut stock and classic checkering for functional ergonomics and enduring style. Factory adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sights and a hooded brass bead front sight provide quick, daylight target acquisition. For a modern optical setup, a low-mounted Vortex Viper PST Gen II 1-6×24 would complement this rifle without exceeding a $1,000 budget.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is .44 Remington Magnum / .44 Special.
• The barrel measures 20.25 inches and is cold hammer-forged alloy steel.
• The magazine capacity is 10 rounds (.44 Rem Mag) or 11 rounds (.44 Special) in a tubular loading-gate system.
• The stock material is American black walnut with a straight, fixed design.
• The finish on metal surfaces is satin blued.
• The rifle weight is 6.4 lb.
• The overall length is 37.75 inches with a length of pull of 13.63 inches.
• The sights are hooded brass bead front and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear.
• The receiver, lever, and trigger guard plate are CNC machined from alloy steel forgings.
• The rifling is 6 grooves with a 1:20″ RH twist rate.
• The rifle includes a soft rubber buttpad, sling swivel studs, and an offset hammer spur.
• The manual safety is a positive push-button cross-bolt with a traditional half-cock hammer.
• The action type is lever action suitable for sporting and field use.
• The barrel finish is satin blued and the stock finish is American black walnut.
• The UPC is 736676704019.

Intended for field use and range work, the 1894 Classic blends a heritage lever-action design with contemporary production standards to offer consistent feeding and durable accuracy. Its combination of a short, fast-handling barrel and straightforward sighting system makes it well suited for brush hunting and centerfire lever-action range practice.

Owners commonly praise the 1894 Classic for its reliable feeding and its classic wood-and-steel aesthetic that maintains traditional lever-action appeal.

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