{"id":194766,"date":"2023-11-19T15:27:13","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T21:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=194766"},"modified":"2024-08-31T11:38:50","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T16:38:50","slug":"marlin-1894-classic-in-44-mag-fully-tested-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/marlin-1894-classic-in-44-mag-fully-tested-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Marlin 1894 Classic in 44 Mag &#8211; Fully Tested [Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time:  <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">4<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the video where we run drills with a shot timer, test ammo, run-and-gun, blow up a turkey, and go over all the features of the Marlin 1894 Classic in 44 Magnum!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Marlin Model 1894 Classic .44 Rem Mag (Full In Depth Review)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0me1iuE-S8c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a lever-action rifle that can handle anything from deer to bear to home defense, you might want to check out the Marlin 1894 Classic in 44 Rem Magnum. This rifle is a modern version of the classic cowboy gun, with a few upgrades that make it more reliable, accurate, and comfortable to shoot. In this review, I&#8217;ll go over the specifications, accuracy, and pros and cons of the Marlin 1894 Classic, and why I think it&#8217;s one of the best lever-actions on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"355\" title=\"Marlin 1894 Classic in 44 Mag - Fully Tested [Video]\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hero-1024x355.jpg\" alt=\"Marlin 1894 Classic in 44 Mag shown with cartridges\" class=\"wp-image-194802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hero-1024x355.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hero-400x139.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hero-150x52.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hero-768x266.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hero-1536x533.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hero.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Marlin 1894 Classic in 44 Mag FC: Marlin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-specifications\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"marlin-1894-classic-in-44-mag-fully-tested-video\" title=\"Marlin 1894 Classic in 44 Mag - Fully Tested [Video]\" data-level=\"2\">Specifications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-accuracy-and-shootability\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"marlin-1894-classic-in-44-mag-fully-tested-video\" title=\"Marlin 1894 Classic in 44 Mag - Fully Tested [Video]\" data-level=\"2\">Accuracy and shootability<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-pros-and-cons\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"marlin-1894-classic-in-44-mag-fully-tested-video\" title=\"Marlin 1894 Classic in 44 Mag - Fully Tested [Video]\" data-level=\"2\">Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-conclusion\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"marlin-1894-classic-in-44-mag-fully-tested-video\" title=\"Marlin 1894 Classic in 44 Mag - Fully Tested [Video]\" data-level=\"2\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-specifications\">Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Marlin 1894 Classic is a lever-action rifle chambered in 44 Rem Magnum, which is a powerful cartridge that can take down large game. However, the 44 Rem Magnum is really a close-range or straight-walled pistol cartridge so putting it into a rifle really wakes it up but doesn&#8217;t make it a long-range setup by any sense of the imagination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rifle has a 20-inch barrel with a 1:20 twist rate, which is ideal for stabilizing heavy bullets. The Marlin has a tubular magazine that holds 10 rounds of 44 Remington Magnum, or 11 rounds of 44 Special. The receiver and lever are steel with a blued finish. The stock is American Black walnut with a straight grip and a thin rubber recoil pad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1894 has a semi-buckhorn rear sight and a brass bead front sight, which are easy to align and provide a clear sight picture. A small point of contention is the cross-bolt safety but if you don&#8217;t like it you don&#8217;t have to use it. The Marlin 1894 weighs 6.4 pounds and feels light. The rifle has an overall length of 37.75 inches, which makes it handy and maneuverable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accuracy-and-shootability\">Accuracy and shootability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Marlin 1894 Classic is an accurate enough rifle, especially for a lever-action with iron sights in 44 magnum. It features a hammer-forged barrel and best groups at 50 yards were right at an inch. The rifle has a smooth action that got noticeably smoother the more I shot and worked the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> The trigger was my biggest complaint as I felt it was a little heavy and a little gritty and the gun might have shot better groups with a lighter trigger. The rifle has a good balance and a comfortable stock, which make it easy to hold and it throws up really fast. The Marlin 1894 can handle a variety of loads, from light plinking rounds to heavy hunting rounds. I&#8217;m a big guy but felt that the recoil was extremely mild and almost unnoticeable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/marlin-model-336-long-live-the-lever-gun-shot-show-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"marlin-1894-classic-in-44-mag-fully-tested-video\" title=\"Marlin 1894 Classic in 44 Mag - Fully Tested [Video]\">Marlin Model 336: Long Live the Lever Gun! &#8212; SHOT Show 2023<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/marlin-1895-dark-reviewed\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"marlin-1894-classic-in-44-mag-fully-tested-video\" title=\"Marlin 1894 Classic in 44 Mag - Fully Tested [Video]\">Marlin 1895 Dark &#8211; Reviewed<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/marlin-model-1895-trapper-modern-day-touch-classic-shot-show-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"marlin-1894-classic-in-44-mag-fully-tested-video\" title=\"Marlin 1894 Classic in 44 Mag - Fully Tested [Video]\">Marlin Model 1895 Trapper: Modern Day Touch on A Classic \u2014 SHOT Show 2018<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/first-look-the-new-mossberg-mc2sc-handgun\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"marlin-1894-classic-in-44-mag-fully-tested-video\" title=\"Marlin 1894 Classic in 44 Mag - Fully Tested [Video]\">FIRST LOOK: THE NEW MOSSBERG MC2sc HANDGUN<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/return-of-the-timeless-30-30-win-lever-action-the-marlin-model-336-classic\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"marlin-1894-classic-in-44-mag-fully-tested-video\" title=\"Marlin 1894 Classic in 44 Mag - Fully Tested [Video]\">Return of the Timeless 30-30 Win. Lever Action:\u00a0 The Marlin Model 336 Classic<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros-and-cons\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Marlin 1894 Classic has many pros and cons, depending on what you&#8217;re looking for in a lever-action rifle. Here are some of the main ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pros:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>44 Magnum is a Powerful cartridge <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accurate and reliable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smooth action and trigger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good sights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beautiful and classic design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High capacity tubular magazine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Got a non-threatening look<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The trigger could be better<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short to medium range only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not very customizable or modern<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Marlin 1894 Classic is a great lever-action rifle for hunters, plinkers, enthusiasts, and home defenders and those who appreciate the history and tradition of the cowboy gun. The Marlin 1894 Classic is powerful, accurate, and reliable, and has a beautiful and classic design. The rifle is not cheap, and neither is the ammo, but it&#8217;s worth it for the performance and quality. If you&#8217;re looking for a lever-action rifle that can handle anything from deer to bear to bad guys, you might want to check out the Marlin 1894 Classic in 44 Rem Magnum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marlinfirearms.com\/s\/model_70401\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"marlin-1894-classic-in-44-mag-fully-tested-video\" title=\"Marlin 1894 Classic in 44 Mag - Fully Tested [Video]\">Learn more about the Marlin by clicking HERE. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"marlin-1894-classic-in-44-mag-fully-tested-video\" title=\"Marlin 1894 Classic in 44 Mag - Fully Tested [Video]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We put the Marlin 1894 Classic in 44 Magnum through a rigorous review process &#8211; 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