The Ruger-era Marlin 1894 in .357 Magnum, relaunched after Ruger acquired the Marlin brand from Remington in 2020. The new production rifles use improved quality control over late Remington-era guns, with tighter tolerances and better fit-and-finish. Accepts .38 Special for economical practice. Type: Rifle Action: Lever-Action Caliber: .357 Magnum Capacity: 9 Year introduced: 2022, USA Weight: 88 oz Overall length: 36.5" Status: Active Intended use: Cowboy Action, Home Defense, Hunting, Collecting