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Dark Series Model 1894

Name: Marlin Firearms Dark Series Model 1894 — 44 Rem Mag (Left-Handed)
Brand: Marlin Firearms
SKU: marlin-dark-series-model-1894-70903
Price: 1519 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Lever-action left-hand-friendly candidate · 44 Rem Mag

The Marlin Firearms Dark Series Model 1894 is a left-hand-friendly lever action rifle chambered in 44 Rem Mag. Its lightweight build pairs a 16.17-inch barrel with a 6.4 lb listed weight, suited to brush hunting, ranch work, and classic woods carry. It wears a nylon reinforced polymer synthetic stock and satin black alloy steel metalwork. Made in United States.

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Caliber

44 Rem Mag

Magazine

8 rounds

Barrel

16.17"

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Scope base & rings
Match the base to this action's footprint, then pick ring height for your objective diameter.
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Riflescope
A 3–9x or 2.5–10x covers nearly all hunting distances and keeps weight down.
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Sling
Carry side is personal — a simple two-point sling works from either shoulder.
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Muzzle brake or suppressor mount
This barrel is threaded, so check the thread pitch on the spec table before ordering.
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44 Rem Mag ammunition
Most rifles shoot one load noticeably better than the rest — buy a few boxes before committing.
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Hard case
Required for airline travel and worth it for any drive to a hunt.
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Full specifications

Manufacturer SKU70903

ActionLever action

Hand orientationLeft hand friendly

Caliber44 Rem Mag

Barrel length16.17 in

Overall length34.63 in

Weight6.4 lb

StockNylon Reinforced Polymer Synthetic

Metal finishSatin Black alloy steel

Magazine8 rounds; tubular magazine

Threaded barrelYes

MSRP$1,519

AvailabilityLimited

Catalog statusCurrent

Country of manufactureUnited States

Last verified2026-05-27

Other Dark Series Model 1894 variants

357 Mag · 16.2"

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Every spec is tied to an official manufacturer page or verified source.

Manufacturer product page ↗https://www.marlinfirearms.com/s/leverAction-DarkSeries/

Is the Marlin Firearms Dark Series Model 1894 right for you?

The Dark Series Model 1894 is best suited to brush hunting, ranch work, and classic woods carry.

Browse more left-handed 44 Mag rifles, lever action rifles, or the full Marlin Firearms left-handed lineup.

Key features

Left-hand-friendly layout for southpaw shooters
6.4 lb listed weight (lightweight)
16.17" barrel in 44 Rem Mag
Threaded muzzle — suppressor- and brake-ready
Nylon Reinforced Polymer Synthetic stock
Satin Black alloy steel metal finish
Magazine: 8 rounds; tubular magazine
MSRP around $1,519
Made in United States

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