Marlin 1894 Guide Gun .357 Magnum/38 Special
Classic lever-action rifle in .357 Magnum/38 Special with 18.63" cold hammer-forged barrel, black laminate stock, and adjustable semi-buckhorn sights. Capacity: 9/10 rounds.
Marlin 1894 Guide Gun: Timeless Lever-Action Performance
The Marlin 1894 Guide Gun represents the pinnacle of American lever-action rifle design. Built on a platform refined over more than a century, this rifle combines proven mechanics with modern manufacturing precision.
Design and Construction
The receiver and trigger guard are CNC machined from alloy steel forgings, ensuring dimensional accuracy and reliability. The barrel is cold hammer-forged from alloy steel, a process that creates ultra-precise rifling for exceptional accuracy and barrel longevity. This manufacturing approach has proven itself across generations of shooters.
Practical Features
- Caliber Flexibility: Chambers both .357 Magnum and .38 Special ammunition, accepting 9 rounds of Magnum or 10 rounds of Special
- Sighting System: Adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight with brass bead front sight for quick target acquisition
- Safety: Positive push-button cross-bolt manual safety with traditional half-cock hammer
- Stock: Durable black laminate buttstock and forend that remain dimensionally stable in varying weather conditions
- Ergonomics: Sharp checkering on stock and slim forend provide excellent grip and comfortable handling
- Recoil Management: Soft rubber buttpad effectively absorbs recoil
- Accessories: Includes sling swivel studs and offset hammer spur
Specifications
- Barrel Length: 18.63 inches
- Overall Length: 36 inches
- Weight: 6.2 pounds
- Twist Rate: 1:16" right-hand
- Grooves: 6
- Length of Pull: 13.63 inches
- Finish: Matte blued
The 1894 Guide Gun is a versatile rifle equally at home in the field or at the range, capable of reliably feeding a wide range of factory ammunition.
Features
- soft rubber buttpad
- sling swivel studs
- offset hammer spur
