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There's a reason the 1894 has stuck around for well over a century. Marlin's Guide Gun version takes that proven pistol-caliber lever action and dresses it for real work, with a straight-grip black laminate stock and forend that shrugs off rain and rough handling far better than traditional walnut. At 6.4 pounds with a 37.75 inch overall length, it carries easy on a sling all day and comes up quick when a shot presents itself inside 150 yards.
Under Ruger's ownership, these rifles are machined with modern precision. The receiver, lever, and trigger guard plate are CNC machined from alloy steel forgings, and the 20.25 inch barrel is cold hammer-forged for consistent rifling that holds accuracy over the long haul. The matte blued finish keeps glare down in the field, and clean checkering on the laminate gives you a solid grip with wet hands or gloves. Sling swivel studs come standard, and the offset hammer spur makes cocking simple if you decide to mount glass on the drilled and tapped receiver.
Chambered for .44 Remington Magnum, this 1894 also runs .44 Special, which means you can load full-power magnums for hogs and whitetail or drop down to soft-shooting Specials for plinking and practice without beating up your shoulder. The tubular magazine holds 10 rounds of .44 Mag or 11 rounds of .44 Special, loaded through the gate on the receiver the old-fashioned way. A soft rubber buttpad soaks up what recoil there is, and between the push-button crossbolt safety and traditional half-cock hammer, you get modern peace of mind without losing the classic feel.
The hooded brass bead front and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear are a time-tested combination for snap shooting in thick cover, where most .44 Mag lever gun work happens anyway. Whether it rides in a truck rack, behind the cabin door, or on your shoulder through elk camp as a bear-country companion, this is the kind of rifle that earns its keep.
Yes, it runs both. The rifle is chambered in .44 Remington Magnum and will also feed and fire .44 Special, holding 10 rounds of Mag or 11 rounds of Special in the tube. That makes it easy to practice with lighter Special loads and switch to full-power magnums for hunting.
The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so adding a scope base is straightforward. Marlin also includes an offset hammer spur so you can still reach the hammer comfortably with an optic mounted. Plenty of owners run a low-power scope or red dot on these for hog hunting.
Mechanically they're the same proven action, but the Guide Gun swaps walnut for black laminate, which handles moisture and temperature swings much better. It's the version to grab if the rifle is going to live in a truck, a saddle scabbard, or wet timber. The laminate also adds a bit of stability without much weight penalty at 6.4 pounds.
Inside about 100 to 150 yards, .44 Magnum out of a 20.25 inch barrel is a proven whitetail and hog cartridge, picking up meaningful velocity over a revolver. With heavy hard-cast loads, this class of rifle is a popular choice for backcountry carry in bear country too. Fast follow-up shots from the lever action are a big part of the appeal.
| UPC | 736676709175 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 70917 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | Matte Blued |
| Barrel Length | 20.25" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .44 S&W Special |
| Capacity | 10 + 1 |
| Color | BLUED |
| Length | 44.7000 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.9 |
| Package Width | 9.0 |
| Product Type | Lever Action |
| Safety | Crossbolt |
| Shipping Weight | 8.45 |
| Sights | Brass Bead w/ Hood Front/Adj. Semi-Buckhorn |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 11-Round |
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