The Marlin 1894 SBL is a premium modern lever-action rifle, combining classic Marlin heritage with rugged stainless-steel construction and practical upgrades for today’s hunters and shooters. Built for reliability in harsh conditions, the SBL series delivers fast handling, excellent durability and unmistakable lever-gun character.

Available in .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum and .45-70 Government, the SBL lineup offers calibre options suited to everything from recreational shooting and farm use through to serious big-game hunting.

Featuring a stainless-steel finish, grey laminated stock and threaded barrel, the SBL is designed to perform in tough weather while maintaining a refined, premium appearance. The rifle also comes optics-ready, making it ideal for modern low-power scopes or red dot setups.

Its compact, quick-handling design makes it exceptionally practical for dense bush, scrub country and fast-moving hunting scenarios.

Key Features

• Available in .357 Mag, .44 Mag and .45-70 Govt
• Stainless-steel construction for superior weather resistance
• Grey laminated stock for durability and classic styling
• Threaded barrel for muzzle devices or suppressor compatibility (where legal)
• Optics-ready receiver and rail system
• Large loop lever for easier operation
• Ghost ring rear sight for fast target acquisition
• Fast-handling compact configuration
• Proven Marlin lever-action reliability

Calibre Options

.357 Magnum

• Low recoil and highly versatile
• Commonly compatible with .38 Special
• Excellent for recreation, pests and smaller game
• Lightweight and fast-shooting setup

.44 Magnum

• Increased stopping power for hunting
• Excellent bush calibre for pigs and deer
• Strong close-range performance

.45-70 Government

• Serious big-bore stopping power
• Ideal for large game and heavy bush hunting
• Delivers maximum impact and classic lever-gun authority