Make: Marlin

Model: 1894CB Cowboy Limited

Serial Number: 04040437

Year of Manufacture: 1996

Caliber: .45 Colt

Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine

Barrel Length: 24", Octagonal

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated brass beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel and the rear sight is a "U"-notched semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed into the barrel; the notch has a white diamond aiming reference, is fine-adjustable for elevation, and can be reversed to present a "V"-notch. The top of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for mounting an optic, none present. The left side of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for a receiver sight, none present.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece checkered walnut with a capped forearm, straight grip, and a checkered Marlin buttplate. There is a Marlin "Bullseye" in the belly of the butt stock. There is a notable nick in the left-front of the wrist. Otherwise, there are only a few minor marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has very minor wear with well defined checkering. The stocks rate in about Fine overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, there is a little stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered minor marks. There is a spot of oxidation on the top tang. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly and smoothly. 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: This rifle is a real find. Chambered in the popular .45 Colt, it’s a great SASS shooter that you can feed without breaking the bank. The furniture is in Fine condition, the gun retains 97% of its metal finish and has a JM marked barrel indicating it was made prior to the purchase of Marlin by Remington. The 24" octagonal barrel gives it some weight, minimizing recoil, which will help you to get back on target quickly. If you’re a Cowboy shooter or a fan of lever action rifles, you’ll love having this gun in your collection. Please see our photos and good luck!