MARLIN 70903 1894 DARK SERIES 44 MAGNUM 8+1 16.1" BBL
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Seller: Garys Gun Shop SD
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State: South Dakota
Zip: 57105
Country: United States
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About Us: Garys Gun Shop is a family-owned firearms retailer in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving customers for over 30 years with exceptional service and quality firearms. We maintain an inventory of more than 2,000 new and used firearms, specializing in premium brands including Wilson Combat, Nighthawk Custom, Cooper Firearms, Benelli, Browning, Weatherby, and Winchester. Our knowledgeable staff helps each customer find the perfect firearm. We also operate a 12-lane indoor range and gunsmithing services.
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Description:
The Marlin Dark Series Model 1894 (70903) is a compact lever-action rifle chambered in 44 Rem Mag, built for hunters, home defenders, and shooters who want a modernized lever gun with suppressor-ready capability and a full suite of tactical accessories. It delivers the fast-cycling, hard-hitting performance of the classic 1894 platform in a short, maneuverable package designed for today's shooter.
Key Features
  • Part number: 70903
  • Caliber: 44 Rem Mag, also compatible with 44 Special
  • Capacity: 8+1 rounds of 44 Rem Mag, 9+1 rounds of 44 Special
  • Barrel: 16.17-inch cold hammer-forged alloy steel, threaded 5/8-24
  • Thread pattern: 5/8-24, factory-installed radial muzzle brake included
  • Twist rate: 1:20 RH, 6 grooves
  • Stock: Nylon-reinforced polymer, Satin Black finish
  • Cheek riser: Snap-on included for optic alignment
  • Receiver and barrel finish: Satin Black
  • Lever finish: Nitride coated
  • Front sight: Fiber optic with tritium ring
  • Rear sight: Adjustable ghost ring
  • Optics rail: Integrated Picatinny rail
  • Handguard: M-LOK compatible aluminum
  • Sling mounts: Flush-cup QD sockets at buttstock and muzzle end of handguard
  • Weight: 6.4 lbs
  • Overall length: 34.63 inches
  • Length of pull: 13.50 inches
  • Action: Lever-action
  • Safety: Push-button cross-bolt manual safety with traditional half-cock hammer
Special Features
  • The cold hammer-forged barrel produces tighter bore consistency than button-rifled alternatives, contributing to repeatable accuracy over the life of the barrel.
  • The threaded 5/8-24 muzzle ships with the radial muzzle brake already installed and is immediately ready to accept a suppressor or other muzzle device without additional gunsmithing.
  • Nitride treatment on the lever and bolt components hardens the surface against wear and corrosion where metal-on-metal contact is heaviest.
  • The M-LOK aluminum handguard gives the shooter attachment points for lights, lasers, and bipods without adding unnecessary bulk to the fore-end.
  • The integrated Picatinny rail spans the receiver and provides a stable, repeatable mounting surface for red dots, scout scopes, or thermal optics.
  • The snap-on cheek riser ships in the box and installs without tools, raising the comb to co-witness with a mounted optic.
  • The redesigned finger lever features a unique flare at the bottom that improves comfort during rapid cycling, especially in cold weather or with gloves.
  • The tubular magazine loads through a receiver-side loading gate, keeping the traditional lever-gun loading experience while feeding modern 44 Mag and 44 Special factory loads reliably.
  • Flush-cup QD sling sockets are positioned at both ends of the rifle for a true two-point carry setup right out of the box.
Practical Benefits
  • The 16.17-inch barrel keeps the overall length under 35 inches, making the Marlin 1894 Dark (70903) easy to maneuver in a blind, on a four-wheeler, or in tight spaces where a full-length rifle becomes awkward.
  • The 44 Rem Mag chambering drives heavy pistol-caliber bullets at elevated lever-gun velocities, giving hunters an effective straight-wall cartridge option and giving home defenders a hard-hitting round in a familiar platform.
  • The dual compatibility with 44 Special lets you run a lighter, lower-cost load for practice without changing rifles.
  • The tritium-ringed front sight keeps your target visible in low-light conditions, from early morning deer stands to home defense scenarios where ambient light is limited.
  • The polymer stock sheds moisture and resists cracking through temperature swings that would stress wood alternatives, keeping the rifle field-ready season after season.
  • Whether you are hunting whitetail in tight timber, running a suppressed range setup, or building a fast-handling lever gun for home defense, you get a platform that covers all three roles without compromise.
The Marlin Dark Series Model 1894 (70903) in 44 Rem Mag is a proven platform and a smart addition for the hunter or tactical shooter who wants classic lever-action reliability paired with modern suppressor-ready hardware and optics flexibility.

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Price: $1,349.99

Rifle Caliber: .44 Magnum
Manufacturer: MARLIN
Model: 1894
Barrel Length: 16.1
Caliber Info: 44 MAGNUM
Condition: NEW