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Back and Improved – LAST UNIT! Marlin 70433 1894 SBL Lever Action Rifle, 357 Magnum/38 Spl 16.10″ Cold Hammer-Forged Stainless Steel Barrel, Threaded 1/2X28, Polished Stainless Finish, Gray Laminate Stock, Fiber Optic Front Sight with Tritium Ring, Adjustable Ghost Ring Rear Aperture, Full-length Picatinny Rail, 8 Rounds
Status: In Stock as of April 19, 2025Category: Rifles
Brand: Marlin
Keywords: 1894, 357 Magnum, 38 Special, lever, Marlin, SBL, stainless, threaded
Manufacturer SKU: 70433 (Manufacturer Link)
Caliber: 357 Magnum / 38 Spcl
Number of rounds: 8+1 or 9+1
Barrel length: 16.1"
Weight: 6.3 lbs.
Features: Stainless Steel. Laminated Stock. Ghost Ring. Rail. Threaded
Recommended Scope: Provided Ghost Ring Sight, Red Dot or 1-8 Scope
Condition: New In Box!
Price: $1,189 Credit, $1,165 Cash! $30 Shipping by FedEx Ground
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BACK AND IMPROVED _ LAST UNIT! Ruger is proud to introduce the Marlin Model 1894 SBL chambered in 357 Magnum (or 38 Special). The SBL Series rifles feature a polished stainless finish, ghost ring rear sight, a tritium fiber optic front sight and a 16.1″ barrel, while this rifle is fitted to an attractive laminate stock, and is equipped with a big loop lever, a full length picatinny rail and a threaded barrel. The 1894 SBL an American-made lever-action rifle was manufactured with great pride and attention to detail. You can expect the same time-honored design, combined with Ruger’s trusted reputation for producing high-quality, reliable firearms. Improved manufacturing processes create tight tolerances, resulting in a reliable, attractive rifle. Multi-layered quality control procedures, including daily function and accuracy audits and multiple inspections, result in a high-quality product. * Note-Tubular magazine features a loading gate located on the receiver and will accept 8 rounds of .357 Mag or 9 rounds of .38 Special! Includes sling swivel studs and offset hammer spur. This new version is threaded from the factory 1/2×28
KEY FEATURES:
- Receiver, lever and trigger guard plate are CNC machined from 416 stainless steel forgings
- Barrel is made of 410 stainless steel and is cold hammer-forged which results in ultra-precise rifling
- Threaded barrel, with factory-installed thread protector, has a 1/2X28″ pattern
- Picatinny rail provides a stable mounting surface for scope rings and a variety of modern optics
- Fiber optic front sight with a tritium ring for improved visibility in low light conditions
- Tubular magazine features a loading gate located on the receiver and will accept 8 rounds of .357 Mag or 9 rounds of .38 Special
- Soft-rubber buttpad effectively absorbs recoil
- Positive, push-button, cross-bolt manual safety and traditional half-cock hammer
- Durable, laminate buttstock and forend remain dimensionally stable in varying weather conditions
- Sharp checkering provides an excellent grip in all weather conditions
- Oversized lever loop provides clearance for operation with heavy gloves
- Includes – Sling swivel studs, offset hammer spu
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