Marlin 1894 SBL Lever-Action Rifle (.357 Mag, 16.1in)

Marlin 1894 SBL lever-action rifle (.357 Magnum / .38 Special) is a stainless-steel sporting rifle fitted with a gray laminate stock, designed for general sporting, range, and recreational shooting. It features a 16.1 inch cold hammer-forged barrel and a threaded muzzle with a factory-installed thread protector.

This rifle provides a traditional lever-action platform updated with modern features for practical use. The full-length Picatinny rail allows mounting of optics while the fiber-optic front sight with a tritium ring and adjustable ghost-ring rear sight provide bright, fast sighting options for a variety of light conditions. The laminate stock and soft-rubber buttpad improve durability and help manage felt recoil.

• Barrel length: 16.1 in (cold hammer-forged stainless steel)
• Finish & material: Polished stainless steel receiver and barrel; gray laminate stock
• Rail & muzzle: Full-length Picatinny rail on receiver; threaded muzzle with factory thread protector
• Sights: Fiber-optic front sight with tritium ring; adjustable ghost-ring rear sight
• Dimensions & weight: Overall length 33.25 in; length of pull 13.38 in; weight approximately 6.3 lb
• Stock & furniture: Fixed gray laminate stock and forend with checkering; sling swivel studs included
• Operation: Traditional lever-action mechanism with oversized lever loop for gloved use and a cross-bolt push-button manual safety
• Magazine type: Tubular magazine (tubular loading gate on receiver)
• Additional features: Match-polished thread cap, soft-rubber buttpad, offset hammer spur

Specifications & construction

Constructed predominantly from stainless steel with a polished finish, the 1894 SBL combines corrosion-resistant metalwork with a dimensionally stable laminate stock. The barrel is cold hammer-forged for consistent rifling and longevity. The receiver is drilled and tapped and the rifle ships with a threaded barrel protected by a factory thread cap. Weight and dimensions are optimized for handling on a sporting platform.

Compatibility & intended use

This rifle is chambered for .357 Magnum and will also accept .38 Special. The Picatinny rail accepts a wide range of primary optics and mounts, while the ghost-ring rear sight and fiber-optic front sight serve as effective backup/iron sighting solutions. Typical setups include scoped sporting rigs, range and recreational shooting configurations, and applications where a durable lever-action is preferred.