The Marlin Model 1894 SBL in .44 Magnum (brand part no. 70432) is a lever-action rifle built around a 16.1-inch threaded barrel, giving shooters a compact, hard-hitting lever gun made in America with Ruger’s manufacturing quality. Marlin finishes the barrel in polished stainless over a black laminate stock and fits the rifle with an oversized big-loop lever for fast, gloved-hand cycling. Among lever-action rifles in the lever action rifles category, the 1894 SBL favors hunters who want a compact, all-weather .44 Magnum lever gun ready for a suppressor or brake.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .44 Magnum.
• Uses a 1-in-20-inch rate of twist.
• Holds 8 rounds in the tubular magazine.
• Ships with one 8-round magazine included.
• Features a 16.1-inch threaded barrel.
• Muzzle is threaded 5/8×24.
• Overall length is 44.5 inches.
• Fitted with an oversized big-loop lever.
• Equipped with a crossbolt safety.
• Barrel finished in polished stainless over a black laminate stock.
• Ships at approximately 8.55 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the muzzle threaded? Yes, 5/8×24, ready for a brake, compensator, or suppressor.

What makes the lever different? An oversized big loop for fast cycling, including with gloved hands.

How many rounds does it hold? An 8-round tubular magazine.

Buy the Marlin 1894 SBL

A compact, all-weather .44 Magnum lever gun ready for a suppressor is exactly what the 1894 SBL delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.