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Marlin Dark Series Model 1894 44 Magnum Satin Black Lever Action Rifle - 16.17in
NFA Item: No
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Good

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Our proprietary rating combines brand tier, price percentile within the caliber, feature completeness, barrel versatility, retailer availability, caliber practicality, and use-case fit.

Brand Quality12/25
Value12/20
Feature Completeness9/15
Barrel12/15
Availability9/10
Caliber6/10
Use Case Fit4/5

Description

Marlin Dark Series Model 1894 44 Magnum Satin Black Lever Action Rifle - 16.17in - Chambered in 44 Magnum (44 Remington Magnum), this model sports a strong, nylon-reinforced polymer stock with M-LOK attachment slots, flush cup sockets for QD sling swivels, an included cheek riser for an optimum sight picture when using an optic and a generous recoil pad. FEATURES: Receiver, lever and trigger guard plate are CNC machined from alloy steel.; Barrel is cold hammer-forged which results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity.; Threaded barrel, with factory-installed radial muzzle brake has a 5/8 x 24 pattern to accommodate other barrel accessories. Thread protector also included.; Major components feature enhanced durability due to the Graphite Black Cerakote finish.; The bolt and lever feature a nitride finish for superior wear protection.; Tubular magazine features a loading gate located on the receiver and will accept 8 rounds of 44 Magnum or 9 rounds of 44 Special ammunition.; Nylon-reinforced polymer stock with M-LOK attachment slots for mounting of accessories.; Cheek riser included for an optimum sight picture when using an optic.; Generous recoil pad that effectively absorbs recoil.; Picatinny rail provides a stable mounting surface for scope rings and a variety of optics.; Fiber optic front sight with a tritium ring for improved visibility in low light conditions.; Anodized aluminum handguard features M-LOK attachment slots for mounting of accessories.; Flush cup sockets for Quick Detach (QD) sling swivels located on the buttstock and the muzzle end of the handguard allows for comfortable carry with a two-point sling.; Mid-sized finger lever has a unique flare on the bottom for more comfortable cycling.; Positive, push-button, cross-bolt manual safety and traditional half-cock hammer.;

Features

M Lok|Picatinny|Nitride|Qd Sling|Quick Detach

Full Specifications

Overview

BrandMarlin
Model70903
SKU1934099
Rifle Typesemi auto
UPC0736676709038

Barrel

Barrel Finishnitride
Thread Pitch5/8x24

Receiver

Receiver Finishcerakote
Receiver Typeforged
Forward AssistNo
Dust CoverNo

Handguard

Handguard Typem-lok
Handguard Materialaluminum
Free FloatNo

Muzzle

Muzzle Devicemuzzle-brake
Suppressor ReadyNo

Sights & Optics

Optic ReadyYes

Finish

Finishblack
CerakoteFinish

Compliance

CA CompliantNo
ClassificationRifle
NFA ItemNo

What's Included (Complete Rifle)

This is a complete, ready-to-shoot firearm.

Upper Receiver

Lower Receiver

forged

Barrel

Bolt Carrier Group

Handguard

m-lok

Stock

Grip

Trigger

Muzzle Device

muzzle-brake

Charging Handle

Gas Block

Gas Tube

Buffer Tube

Backup Iron Sights

Optic

Marlin

Dark Series Model 1894 44 Magnum Satin Black Lever Action Rifle - 16.17in

70903

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$1299.99

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