A Timeless Lever Reborn: Marlin's 1894 Classic

If the third time’s the charm, then Marlin’s freshly introduced 1894 Classic in .44 Magnum will be a real gem.

The youngster has tall boots to fill, and not just because of high expectations based on previous 1894s. The latest 1894 Classic finds itself the third model reintroduction under Ruger’s tutelage, close on the heels of the 1895 in .45-70 Government and the 336 in .30-30 Winchester.

Those rifles are already proving that the “new” Marlin is all business. We were lucky to get our paws on one of the first 1894s to roll off the lines in North Carolina.