Brand: Marlin
Model: 1894 Dark Series
Caliber: .44 Remington Magnum/.44 Special
Action: Lever Action
Capacity: 8 in Mag / 9 in Spc
Magazine Type: Tubular
Barrel Length: 16.17"
Barrel Description: Threaded
Barrel Material: Cold Hammer Forged Alloy Steel
Barrel Finish: Graphite Black Cerakote
Twist: 1:20
Muzzle: Radial Brake
Thread Pattern: 5/8 x 24
Stock Description: Recoil Pad, M-Lok, QD Points
Stock Material: Nylon Reinforced Polymer
Stock Finish: Black
Length Of Pull: 13.5"
Orientation: Right Hand
Sights: Adjustable Ghost Ring/Fiber Optic Front
Receiver Description: Pic Rail, Mid Size Lever
Receiver Material: Alloy Steel
Receiver Finish: Graphite Black Cerakote
Safety: Crossbolt/Halfcock
OAL: 34.63"
Weight: 6.4 lb

Features

The Marlin 1894 Dark Series is a right‑hand lever‑action rifle chambered for .44 Remington Magnum and .44 Special, combining classic lever‑gun reliability with modern defensive and sporting features. It is equipped with a 16.17‑inch cold hammer‑forged alloy steel barrel, finished in Graphite Black Cerakote for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance. The barrel utilizes a 1:20 twist rate and is threaded 5/8 x 24, fitted with a factory‑installed radial muzzle brake to reduce recoil and muzzle rise, with a thread protector included for alternate configurations. The rifle feeds from a tubular magazine with a receiver‑mounted loading gate, holding 8 rounds of .44 Magnum or 9 rounds of .44 Special. A Picatinny rail is integrated into the CNC‑machined alloy steel receiver, providing a stable mounting surface for optics, while the rifle is also equipped with an adjustable ghost ring rear sight and a fiber‑optic front sight with tritium ring for fast target acquisition in low‑light conditions.

Modern ergonomics and accessory compatibility are supported by a black nylon‑reinforced polymer stock and anodized aluminum handguard, both featuring M‑LOK attachment slots for mounting accessories. The stock includes a generous recoil pad to absorb felt recoil, along with an included cheek riser to optimize eye alignment when using optics. Flush‑cup QD sling sockets are positioned on the buttstock and at the muzzle end of the handguard, supporting two‑point sling setups. The mid‑sized finger lever features a flared lower profile for smoother, more comfortable cycling, while the bolt and lever receive a nitride finish for enhanced wear protection. Operation is handled through a cross‑bolt manual safety combined with a traditional half‑cock hammer, maintaining familiar handling characteristics. Measuring 34.63 inches in overall length and weighing 6.4 pounds, the Marlin 1894 Dark Series delivers a compact, modernized lever‑action platform capable of reliably feeding a wide range of factory .44 Magnum and .44 Special ammunition.

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