Marlin 1894 Trapper
Marlin Firearms · Carbine · In Production · 2023
Also known as: Marlin Model 1894 Trapper, 1894 Trapper, Model 1894 Trapper Series
Overview
The Marlin 1894 Trapper is a compact, modern lever-action carbine in the Ruger-made Model 1894 family, distinguished by a short 16.1-inch threaded barrel, big-loop lever, ghost-ring rear sight, fiber-optic front sight and a Picatinny optics rail. Built on the classic side-ejecting, solid-top Marlin 1894 action with a tubular magazine, the Trapper is offered in 10mm Auto - the first factory lever-action rifle chambered for the cartridge - as well as .44 Remington Magnum and .357 Magnum. It pairs stainless steel construction and a black laminate stock with a matte stainless finish, making it a handy, weatherproof trail and pistol-caliber carbine.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2858 g (100.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 845 mm (33.27") |
| Barrel Length | 409 mm (16.10") |
| Action Type | Lever Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 9 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tube |
| Muzzle Velocity | 375 m/s (1230 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 820 J (605 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1200 m (1312 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Laminate |
| Finish | Matte Stainless |
Calibers
- 10mm Auto · primary — also known as 10mm, 10mm Automatic, 10x25mm
- .44 Remington Magnum — also known as .44 Magnum, .44 Mag, .44 Rem Mag, 10.9x33mmR
- .357 Magnum — also known as .357 Mag, .357 S&W Magnum, 9x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety, Half Cock Safety, Rebounding Hammer
- Features: Lever Action, Tubular Magazine, Side Ejection, Solid Top Receiver, Threaded Barrel, Big Loop Lever, Black Laminate Stock, Picatinny Rail, Ghost Ring Rear Sight, Fiber Optic Front Sight, Sling Swivel Studs, Compact Carbine
Variants
- Marlin 1894 Trapper 10mm Auto (70453) — 10mm Auto
- Marlin 1894 Trapper .44 Rem Mag (70451) — 44 Magnum
- Marlin 1894 Trapper .357 Magnum (70452) — 357 Magnum
Base model
Service history
Operators
- United States Civilian Market · adopted 2023
Production
Production years: 2023-present
Modern Ruger-made compact Trapper configuration of the Model 1894, offered in 10mm Auto (the first factory lever gun chambered in 10mm), .44 Remington Magnum and .357 Magnum.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: John Marlin (original action), Sturm, Ruger & Co. (modern Trapper)
Notes
Specifications reflect the current Ruger-made Trapper Series Model 1894 in 10mm Auto (SKU 70453): 6.3 lb (2858 g), 33.25 in (845 mm) overall, 16.1 in (409 mm) threaded stainless barrel, 1:16 RH twist, ~9-round tubular magazine, black laminate stock, matte stainless finish. The .357 Magnum (70452) and .44 Rem Mag (70451) Trappers share the compact platform but differ in capacity and chambering. The 10mm chambering makes this the first factory lever-action rifle in 10mm Auto. MSRP approximately $1,599.
Background
When Ruger relaunched the Marlin 1894 Trapper, it broke new ground by chambering a lever-action rifle in 10mm Auto - the first factory lever gun in the cartridge - turning the classic cowboy carbine into a modern trail and woods gun with a threaded barrel and ghost-ring sights.