The Marlin 1894 SBL in .357 Magnum (brand part no. 70433) is a stainless, laminate-stocked lever gun from Marlin configured for modern accessories. A cold hammer-forged stainless barrel runs 16.1 inches and is threaded 1/2-28 with a thread protector installed. The fiber optic front sight with a tritium ring pairs with an adjustable ghost ring rear, and a Picatinny rail sits on the receiver for an optic. It is a fast-handling brush and truck rifle that also shoots .38 Special.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .357 Magnum, and the tubular magazine will also accept .38 Special.
• Magazine capacity is 8 rounds of .357 Magnum or 9 rounds of .38 Special in the tube.
• The barrel length is 16.1 inches, a cold hammer-forged stainless steel barrel.
• The rate of twist is 1:16 right-hand with six grooves.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2-28 with a factory thread protector, ready for a muzzle brake or other accessory.
• The front sight is a fiber optic post with a tritium ring, which helps in low light.
• The rear sight is an adjustable ghost ring, a fast, forgiving aperture.
• A Picatinny rail on the receiver gives a stable mounting surface for scope rings and modern optics.
• The safety is a push-button, cross-bolt manual safety with a traditional half-cock hammer.
• The stock and forend are gray laminate, which stays dimensionally stable in changing weather.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the barrel on the Marlin 1894 SBL threaded? Yes. Marlin lists a threaded barrel with a factory-installed thread protector in a 1/2-28 pattern.

Will it shoot .38 Special? Yes. Marlin says the magazine tube accepts 8 rounds of .357 Magnum or 9 rounds of .38 Special, and the rifle feeds both.

Does the 1894 SBL come with iron sights? Yes. It has a fiber optic front sight with a tritium ring and an adjustable ghost ring rear sight, plus a Picatinny rail for an optic.

Buy the Marlin 1894 SBL Lever Rifle, .357 Magnum, 16.1-Inch Threaded Barrel, Stainless, 8-Round

The SBL treatment gives the classic 1894 a stainless barrel, a threaded muzzle, a rail and a ghost ring rear sight that suit current accessories. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more lever-action rifles in our catalog.