Ruger 1894 Mar 70917 Guide Gun 44Rm 10+1 20.25 Blk

The Marlin 1894 Guide Gun in .44 Rem Mag is a lever-action rifle built for hunters who need a reliable, fast-handling brush gun for close-to-medium-range work. With a 20.25-inch barrel, adjustable semi-buckhorn sights, and a tubular magazine that holds 10 rounds of .44 Rem Mag (or 11 rounds of .44 Special), this rifle combines classic lever-action handling with the stopping power serious hunters demand. Whether you're pursuing whitetail in thick timber or working through backcountry terrain, the 1894 Guide Gun delivers the speed and accuracy that have made Marlin lever guns legendary.

Built tough from the ground up, the receiver and lever are CNC machined from alloy steel forgings, while the barrel is cold hammer-forged alloy steel for precision rifling and longevity. The blued receiver wears a satin finish that resists glare, and American black walnut furniture—carefully checkered for grip security in wet or cold conditions—gives this rifle both character and practical utility. A soft rubber buttpad tames recoil, and the traditional half-cock hammer combined with a positive push-button cross-bolt safety let you carry this gun in the field with confidence.

The 1894 Guide Gun feeds reliably across the full range of factory .44 Rem Mag and .44 Special loads, so you're not locked into one load or velocity. Offset hammer spur and sling swivel studs come standard, making it simple to mount a strap and get to work. This is honest, no-frills rifle engineering—the kind that works when conditions get serious.

Key Features

• 20.25-inch cold hammer-forged barrel with ultra-precise rifling
• CNC machined alloy steel receiver and lever for durability
• Adjustable semi-buckhorn sights for quick field aiming
• Tubular magazine: 10+1 capacity (.44 Rem Mag) or 11+1 (.44 Special)
• American black walnut stock and forend with sharp checkering
• Soft rubber buttpad for recoil management
• Positive push-button cross-bolt safety and traditional half-cock hammer
• Offset hammer spur and sling swivel studs included
• Blued receiver with satin finish

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What ammunition does the Marlin 1894 Guide Gun accept?

The rifle reliably feeds both .44 Rem Mag and .44 Special factory ammunition. The tubular magazine holds 10 rounds of .44 Rem Mag or 11 rounds of .44 Special, giving you flexibility across factory loads and velocities.

Is the 1894 Guide Gun suitable for hunting whitetail and other medium-sized game?

Yes. The .44 Rem Mag chambering and 20.25-inch barrel make it well-suited for close-to-medium-range hunting in brush, timber, and mixed terrain where a lever-action rifle excels. The adjustable semi-buckhorn sights allow quick target acquisition in the field.

What's included with the rifle?

The 1894 Guide Gun comes with sling swivel studs (offset) and an offset hammer spur already installed, allowing you to mount a sling and customize carry options immediately.

Can I use a scope or red dot on this rifle?

The rifle ships with adjustable semi-buckhorn iron sights. We don't have information about mounting options for optics; contact us if you need details on sight rail compatibility.