Marlin 1894 Guide Gun .357 Mag / .38 Spl 18.63 in

Marlin 1894 Guide Gun — Lever-action rifle for .357 Magnum / .38 Special. The Model 1894 Guide Gun is a compact lever-action rifle designed to provide reliable, uncomplicated handling for close-range field use.

This rifle is chambered for .357 Magnum and accepts .38 Special cartridges, offering versatile ammunition options for brush, field, and range work. With an 18.63″ cold hammer-forged barrel, a straight black laminate stock, and simple adjustable sights, the Guide Gun is built for straightforward use and durability.

• Barrel length: 18.63 inches (cold hammer-forged alloy steel)
• Cartridge compatibility: .357 Magnum; also accepts .38 Special
• Magazine: tubular loading gate on receiver; accepts 9 rounds of .357 Magnum or 10 rounds of .38 Special
• Stock: straight black laminate with crisp checkering
• Sights: brass bead front with hood and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear
• Safety: positive push-button cross-bolt manual safety and traditional half-cock hammer
• Additional features: soft rubber buttpad, sling swivel studs, offset hammer spur

Specifications & construction

• Receiver, lever and trigger guard plate: CNC machined from alloy steel forgings; receiver finish matte blued
• Barrel material & finish: alloy/hammer-forged steel, matte blued
• Rate of twist: 1:16″ RH; grooves: 6
• Overall length: 36.0 inches; weight: 6.2 lb; length of pull: 13.63″
• Magazine type: tubular (non-detachable); muzzle non-threaded
• Scope/optics: not shipped drilled and tapped; rear sight adjustable semi-buckhorn

Compatibility & intended use

Designed as a compact guide/brush rifle, the Model 1894 is well suited to close-range hunting, work in dense cover, and general lever-action use at the range. It is configured for iron-sight use out of the box (brass bead front, adjustable semi-buckhorn rear) and includes sling swivel studs for carry options. The tubular magazine and lever-action design make it a candidate for traditional hunting and field roles where a compact, quick-handling rifle is preferred.