The Marlin 1894 Trapper in 10mm Auto is a compact lever-action rifle built for hunting, home defense, and backcountry use where power and portability matter. With its 16.10 inch threaded stainless steel barrel, black laminate stock, and 10 round tubular magazine capacity, this carbine delivers serious stopping power in a fast-handling package that pairs perfectly with 10mm handguns.
Key Features
- Caliber: 10mm Auto
- Capacity: 10 plus 1 rounds with tubular magazine
- Barrel: 16.10 inch cold hammer forged stainless steel with threaded muzzle
- Barrel Threading: 5/8x24 with factory installed thread protector
- Receiver: CNC machined stainless steel forging with matte stainless finish
- Stock: Black laminate hardwood with fixed buttstock and forend
- Action: Lever action with oversized lever loop
- Sights: Skinner Sights blade front with white stripe and adjustable aperture rear
- Safety: Push button crossbolt with traditional half cock hammer position
- Weight: 6.3 pounds
- Overall Length: 33.25 inches
- Length of Pull: 13.38 inches
- Twist Rate: 1:16 inch right hand with six groove rifling
- Magazine: Tubular with receiver mounted loading gate
Special Features
- Receiver, lever, and trigger guard plate are CNC machined from stainless steel forgings for tight tolerances and durability
- Cold hammer forging process creates ultra-precise rifling for exceptional accuracy and extended barrel life
- Matte stainless finish on all metal parts provides non-reflective surface and superior corrosion resistance
- Black laminate stock construction resists warping and remains stable in changing weather conditions
- Oversized lever loop allows easy cycling with gloved hands or in cold weather
- Skinner aperture rear sight mounts directly to receiver for solid zero retention
- Threaded muzzle accommodates suppressors, muzzle brakes, or flash hiders
- Receiver drilled and tapped for scope mounting with compatible bases available
- Loading gate on receiver side allows topping off magazine without unloading rifle
Practical Benefits
- 10mm Auto chambering provides excellent terminal performance on deer, black bear, feral hogs, and large predators
- Shares ammunition with 10mm pistols for simplified logistics when carrying both rifle and handgun
- Compact 16 inch barrel makes this carbine easy to carry in thick brush, vehicles, and on ATVs
- Lever action operation provides fast follow-up shots without taking eyes off target
- Stainless steel construction and laminate stock withstand harsh weather and wet conditions
- Threaded barrel allows suppressor use for hearing protection or reduced noise signature
- Tubular magazine holds 10 rounds for extended capacity compared to most lever guns
- Aperture sights provide quick target acquisition in varied lighting conditions
- Short overall length of 33 inches handles easily in confined spaces and dense cover
- Push button safety offers positive control while maintaining traditional lever gun feel
- Receiver mounted loading gate allows safe chamber checks and selective loading
The Marlin 1894 Trapper in 10mm Auto is a solid fit for hunters pursuing medium game in close quarters, backcountry enthusiasts wanting one caliber for rifle and pistol, and property owners needing a powerful and weather resistant carbine for predator control and ranch work.
| MANUFACTURER | MARLIN |
| MODEL | 1894 |
| CALIBER | 10MM |
| TYPE | RIFLE |