The Marlin Dark Series is a modern tactical take on the classic lever-action rifle, combining traditional Marlin reliability with upgraded features designed for today’s hunters and shooters. Built for hard use and fast handling, the Dark Series delivers a rugged, optics-ready platform with aggressive styling and modern practicality.

Available in .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .30-30 Winchester and .45-70 Government, the Dark Series gives shooters a calibre option for everything from recreational shooting and farm use through to serious big-game hunting.

Featuring a durable blacked-out finish, synthetic furniture and a threaded barrel, the Dark Series is built for hunters wanting a more modern lever-action setup with compatibility for optics, suppressors (where legal) and accessories.

The compact, fast-handling design makes these rifles ideal for dense bush, vehicles, scrub country and close to medium-range hunting scenarios.

Key Features

• Available in .357 Mag, .44 Mag, .30-30 Win and .45-70 Govt
• Modern tactical lever-action design
• Threaded barrel for muzzle devices or suppressor compatibility (where legal)
• Blacked-out durable finish for hard field use
• Optics-ready receiver and rail system
• Large loop lever for easier operation
• Synthetic stock and fore-end for weather resistance
• Fast-handling compact configuration
• Proven Marlin lever-action reliability

Calibre Options

.357 Magnum

• Low recoil and versatile performance
• Commonly compatible with .38 Special
• Excellent for recreation and smaller game
• Fast and lightweight handling

.44 Magnum

• Strong close-range stopping power
• Ideal for pigs and deer
• Great bush hunting calibre

.30-30 Winchester

• Proven all-round hunting cartridge
• Excellent for deer and general bush hunting
• Traditional lever-gun performance with modern styling

.45-70 Government

• Serious stopping power for large game
• Ideal for heavy bush hunting and close-range authority
• Popular for hunters wanting maximum impact