Description
The Marlin Model 1894 Guide Gun is a compact lever-action rifle built for quick handling and reliable performance in close-range field use. It accepts both .357 Magnum and .38 Special factory ammunition and features a cold hammer-forged alloy steel barrel for consistent rifling. The rifle is finished in matte blued metal with a black laminate straight stock and forend that resist dimensional changes in varying weather. Its adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight and brass bead front sight allow for fast, practical sighting in typical use conditions.
Key Specifications
- Chambering is listed as .357 Magnum / .38 Special in product literature.
- The barrel measures 18.63 inches and is cold hammer-forged alloy steel.
- The tubular magazine holds 9 rounds (.357 Mag) or 10 rounds (.38 Spl) as specified in manufacturer notes.
- The overall length is 36 inches for compact handling.
- The unloaded weight is approximately 6.2 lb.
- The stock and forend are made from black laminate for weather resistance and durability.
- The metal finish is specified as matte blued / satin.
- Sights include a brass bead front with hood and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear for quick sight acquisition.
- Safety features include a push-button cross-bolt manual safety and a traditional half-cock hammer.
- The receiver, lever, and trigger guard plate are CNC machined from alloy steel forgings for consistent fit and function.
Purpose-built as a compact, fast-handling lever-action, the Guide Gun Model 1894 blends traditional controls with modern manufacturing for dependable performance in the field or on the range. Its laminate stock and rugged blued metalwork make it a practical choice where weather resistance and quick handling matter; the sighting package and reliable tubular feed support straightforward operation with common .357 Magnum and .38 Special factory loads.
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