Marlin Firearms 1894 CB Cowboy Limited .45 Colt 20″ Lever Action Rifle 2008
SOLD FOR: $1,075.00
LSB#: WY240914DR004
Make: Marlin
Model: 1894CB Cowboy Limited
Serial Number: 92043948
Year of Manufacture: 2008
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The right side of the barrel is marked with Marlin’s two-line warning. The left side of the barrel is marked “1894 COWBOY LIMITED” followed by “THE MARLIN FIREARMS CO. NORTH HAVEN, CT. U.S.A. / ***MODEL 1894CB – CAL. 45 COLT**” and is also marked with the “JM” proof. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number. The right side of the barrel is marked with a 2 line warning.
Barrel Length: 20”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated brass beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U” notched semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed into the barrel. The notch can be reversed to present a “V” notch and has a white diamond aiming reference.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth American walnut with a straight grip, straight comb, leather wrap in the lever and a leather cover on the buttstock. There are a few very light compressions and a few draglines and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures approximately 13 1/2? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate is under the leather. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp and deep. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The finish is very strong throughout. The barrel and tube very few light little scuffs and draglines. There is some loading wear on the loading gate. There are a few other scattered light marks and very minor operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly and is butter smooth. The action glides like butter and the trigger pull is light and crisp. There is a receiver-mounted cross-bolt safety. The lever safety is present and functions properly. 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: This rifle comes with the above mentioned leather attachments that are in very good condition.
Our Assessment: For more than a century, Marlin’s 1894 has served as a popular pistol-caliber lever-action rifle. The design is still in production today and finds favor with both hunters and Cowboy Action Shooting competitors. This example is a Model 1894CB Cowboy Limited made with a 20” octagonal barrel and chambered for .45 LC. The rifle is in about Excellent condition with most of its metal finish remaining and light wear in the stocks. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. With its smooth lever action, used with the classic .45 Colt it is perfect for Cowboy Action Shooting or informal target practice. Lever action rifles are some of the most fun and will never lose their charm, this one is in nice condition making it a great option. Please see our photos and good luck! – C.M.
