2006 MARLIN 1894 .357 COWBOY LEVER ACTION RIFLE

SERIAL NUMBER: 94203768. BARREL: 20". CALIBER: .357 MAGNUM. MANUFACTURED: 2006. The 2006 Marlin 1894 Cowboy Limited incorporates several distinct features that set it apart from standard 1894 carbines of the same era. Notably, the 20-inch octagonal barrel features a slow 1:38" twist rate, which Marlin specifically selected to maximize accuracy when stabilizing traditional lead cowboy-action bullets at moderate velocities. The barrel is also deeply blued and features a clean, flat top plane that naturally draws the eye forward, significantly reducing glare when lining up a shot under bright sunlight. The rifle utilizes Marlin's classic side-ejection design and solid-top receiver, a defining trait that gives it a massive advantage over top-ejecting lever actions. This design allows shooters to easily mount optics or traditional aperture peep sights directly to the top of the receiver without interfering with spent casings. Additionally, the receiver is factory-drilled and tapped, meaning you can add a historical tang sight or a modern Skinner peep sight without needing to take the rifle to a gunsmith for permanent modifications. The furniture on this model highlights the premium nature of the Cowboy Limited line, featuring straight-grip American walnut with clean factory checkering. Unlike the pistol-grip stocks found on heavy hunting variants, the straight stock allows for lightning-fast hand transitions from the belt holster to the rifle grip during timed shooting strings. The stock is capped with a traditional hard rubber buttplate, which aligns perfectly with the low-recoil nature of the .357 platform to ensure comfortable shooting over long competition days. Matching factory box. CONDITION: As New. MODERN 25-984