Marlin Firearms Co 1894CL 1894-CL Classic 32-20 Winchester Lever Rifle 2007
SOLD FOR: $1003
LSB#: 210924WL38
Make: Marlin
Model: 1894CL “Classic”
Serial Number: 93009411
Year of Manufacture: 2007
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The right side of the barrel is marked with the Marlin warning. The left side of the barrel is marked “THE MARLIN FIREARMS CO. NORTH HAVEN, CT., U.S.A. / MODEL 1894CL “CLASSIC” – CALIBER 32-20 WIN.” with a “JM” proof mark at the receiver ring. The top tang is marked with the serial number. The top of the bolt is marked “CL” and the bottom is hand-scribed with “W”.
Barrel Length: 21 3/4″ Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass-beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight has been removed and filled with a blank dovetail. The top of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for an optic mount (none present). The left of the receiver is drilled and tapped with a Williams peep sight installed, adjustable for windage and elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, Marlin “bullseye” in the belly and textured black ventilated White Line recoil pad. The wood appears to have been refinished at some point.There are a few dings in the belly. The forearm shows light handling wear. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14” & 13 1/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the pad and wood, respectively. The pad is supple and shows light rub wear at the toe. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine-Excellent condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is rounded yet defined. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. There is some light thinning on the lever. The barrel and mag tube show some sparse light scratches. There is minor operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine-Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly and smoothly. The lever safety is present and functional. There is also a push safety on the frame that blocks the hammer. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Marlin 1894 has long been the major competition for Winchester’s lever action of the same name in the pistol-caliber lever-action rifle game. The Marlin has the advantage of being a side-ejector, lending itself to use with an optic and tends to have a smoother action with a simpler design. The .32-20 cartridge is a classic Winchester cartridge which was also a fairly popular chambering for various revolvers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This 1894 “Classic” brings the .32-20 for the Marlin fan. It is in Fine-Plus condition. It comes with a nice Williams receiver-mounted peep-sight. Also, this rifle is a “JM” marked gun, made before Marlin was bought out by Remington, making a true Marlin rifle. Please see our photos and good luck!