Ranger Point Precision Custom Marlin 1894 .45 ACP 18″ Lever Rifle, 1989
SOLD FOR: $2,325.00
LSB#: LSB251113MP019
Make: Marlin Firearms Co., customized by Ranger Point Precision
Model: 1894
Serial Number: 11084929
Year of Manufacture: 1989
Caliber: 45 ACP
Action Type: Lever Action, fed by Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked with the Ranger Point Precision logo and “45 ACP”
Barrel Length: 18″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a base that is screwed to the barrel. The rear sight is folding adjustable leaf with elevator. The left side of the receiver is drilled and tapped for a peep sight. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped for optics.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two-piece smooth walnut stock set, with a straight grip, straight comb, checkered Marlin buttplate, and capped forend.The LOP measures 13 1/2″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. There are scratches, handling marks, and compression dents throughout. The rear sling stud has been epoxied in. There is weathered finish loss on both sides of the stock. Both stock and forend are slightly loose and have play. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stocks rate in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. There is very minor fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its original metal finish. There are light handling marks, scratches, and a few corrosion stains, mostly on the receiver. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are unmarred. Overall, this rifle rates in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, the half cock safety works. The crossbolt safety has been disabled. We did not fire this rifle, but we did perform a mechanic’s test. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Original barrel and parts.
Our Assessment: The Marlin Model 1894 has long been regarded as one of the most adaptable pistol-caliber lever actions in American production. Manufactured in 1989 by Marlin Firearms Co., this example has been professionally converted from its original .44 Magnum chambering to .45 ACP by Ranger Point Precision, a well-known name in modern lever-action refinement. The 18 inch barrel, marked with the Ranger Point Precision logo and “45 ACP,” reflects a purposeful reconfiguration that blends classic lever gun lines with a cartridge more commonly associated with semi-automatic pistols.
Chambered in .45 ACP, a cartridge introduced in 1905 and widely adopted in American service and sporting use, this rifle offers a unique pairing of rimless pistol ammunition with a tubular magazine-fed lever platform. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion, showing only very minor fouling and rating 9 out of 10. The rifle retains approximately 90 percent of its original blued finish with light handling marks, scattered scratches, and a few corrosion stains concentrated mostly on the receiver. Markings remain clear, and screw heads and pins are sharp. The two-piece walnut stock set features a straight grip, straight comb, capped forend, and checkered Marlin buttplate with a 13 1/2 inch length of pull. The wood shows scratches, compression dents, weathered finish loss, and an epoxied rear sling stud. The stock and forend exhibit slight looseness but no chips or cracks, rating in Good condition.
Mechanically, the action functions correctly, the half-cock safety operates properly, and the crossbolt safety has been disabled. The rifle is further enhanced with a short stroke kit and capped forend, and receipts for the work are included along with the original barrel and parts. With its professional conversion, documented upgrades, and classic Marlin lever-action platform, this Model 1894 represents a distinctive custom configuration that merges traditional design with modern refinement. It will be of special interest to SASS Wild Bunch competitors as the rifle is SASS legal and allows the use of the same cartridge in your rifle and pistol, particularly convenient for reloaders. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! MF