Marlin 1894 Guide Gun Lever-Action 20.25″ Barrel

Marlin Model 1894 Guide Gun — Lever-action rifle. A compact lever-action sporting rifle with a 20.25″ cold hammer-forged barrel designed for close-range field work and general-range use.

The Guide Gun Model 1894 is built to provide a reliable, easy-to-handle platform for brush or short-range hunting and range practice. It combines a cold hammer-forged alloy-steel barrel and a laminated straight stock to remain stable in varying weather conditions while delivering consistent performance for typical lever-action applications.

• Lever-action operation with CNC-machined alloy steel receiver, lever and trigger guard plate.
• 20.25″ cold hammer-forged alloy steel barrel for consistent rifling and longevity.
• Black laminate straight stock and forend with crisp checkering for a stable, weather-resistant grip.
• Adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight and brass bead front sight with hood for fast target acquisition.
• Tubular magazine with a receiver-mounted loading gate (magazine type: tubular).
• Matte blued / satin metal finish and matte blued receiver; barrel finished matte blued.
• Soft rubber buttpad to help absorb felt recoil; sling swivel studs and offset hammer spur provided.
• Cross-bolt manual safety and traditional half-cock hammer for manual safety features.
• Overall length approximately 37.75″ and weight approximately 6.4 lb; length of pull ~13.63″.

Specifications & Construction

The Model 1894 Guide Gun is constructed with an alloy steel receiver and a cold hammer-forged alloy steel barrel. The stock and forend are black laminate, chosen for dimensional stability and resistance to environmental changes. The receiver and barrel have a matte blued finish. Key dimensions include a 20.25″ barrel, overall length near 37.75″, weight near 6.4 lb, and a length of pull around 13.63″. The rifle uses a tubular magazine with a receiver loading gate and is supplied with swivel studs and a soft rubber buttpad.

Compatibility & Intended Use

This lever-action Guide Gun is intended for close-range hunting, brush or guide-gun applications, and general range use. It ships without drilled-and-tapped scope mounts (not drilled/tapped), so scope mounting may require an after-market solution or specialized rings. The rifle includes sling swivel studs for easy sling attachment and uses its tubular magazine for feeding. Typical setups include iron-sight use with the adjustable semi-buckhorn/rear and brass bead front, or a low-profile optic mounted with appropriate non-standard hardware if desired.

Note: This description sticks to documented construction, dimensions, and features provided in product data.