
The Marlin 1894 SBL is a stainless-finish lever-action rifle chambered for .357 Mag and .38 Special. Its 16.1-inch cold hammer-forged barrel is threaded 1/2x28 and includes a factory thread protector. The rifle combines a weather-resistant laminate stock and forend with a soft-rubber buttpad, sharp checkering, and an oversized lever loop for dependable handling in changing conditions or while wearing gloves. A full-length Picatinny rail supports modern optic mounting, while the ghost ring rear sight and tritium fiber optic front sight provide a fast, visible aiming reference. Its tubular magazine holds 8 rounds of .357 Mag or 9 rounds of .38 Special, and the push-button cross-bolt manual safety works alongside the traditional half-cock hammer.
Key features
- .357 Mag and .38 Special chambering provides flexible ammunition options
- 16.1-inch cold hammer-forged stainless steel barrel delivers durable, precise performance
- 1/2x28 threaded muzzle supports compatible muzzle devices and suppressors
- Full-length Picatinny rail provides a stable platform for optics
- Ghost ring rear sight and tritium fiber optic front sight improve target acquisition in varied lighting
- Eight-round .357 Mag tubular magazine or nine-round .38 Special capacity supports practical field use
The Marlin 1894 SBL combines classic lever-action handling with modern sighting, mounting, and threaded-barrel features for a versatile field rifle.
Marlin Firearms 1894 SBL Threaded .357 Mag .38 Special: quick facts
- What caliber is the Marlin Firearms 1894 SBL Threaded .357 Mag .38 Special?
- It is chambered in .357 Mag, .38 Special.
- How many rounds does it hold?
- 8+1 rounds.
- How big and heavy is it?
- Barrel length 16.1 inches, overall length 34.75 inches, weight 6.4 pounds.
- What kind of action does it use?
- Lever Action.
- Is it optic ready or threaded?
- Optic ready: Yes; threaded barrel: Yes.
- What sights and finish does it have?
- Sights: Fiber Optic Sights; finish: Stainless/Silver.
- Is it new or used?
- New, in the original packaging.
- Can I buy it in Alabama?
- Yes. It ships to a licensed FFL dealer in Alabama; you pick it up there after the background check. Alabama: no purchase permit, no registration and no waiting period. Your dealer runs the federal check at pickup.
- Is it in stock?
- Yes, at $1462.21. Orders leave within 1-2 business days; shipping is free over $999.







