Manufacturing details of the Marlin Model 1889
by Scott Crawford - July 23, 2021
- The first side ejecting lever action made: the Model 1889. It was also Marlin's first Carbine
- Available from: 1889 to 1903
- Cartridges: .32-20, .38-40 and .44-40 chamberings (only 34 made with .25-20).
- Notes: Dubbed as the “New Safety Repeating Rifle,” the 1889 Marlin was a mid-sized, redesigned 1888 model. The most noticeable difference was the solid top with its side-ejection system. Internal upgrades included a locking lug and firing pin system that prevented discharge until the bolt was locked in place.
The new model also utilized a cartridge carrier that raised automatically, closing the end of the magazine after the head
of the cartridge had passed into the carrier, thus preventing the next cartridge from entering the carrier and jamming the action—an important feature, since the rifle was produced in the .32-20, .38-40 and .44-40 chamberings. The 1889 Marlin was well received on the frontier and nationwide. More than 55,000 guns left the factory between 1889 and 1903. In its day, the model was considered state-of-the-art.
| Model Number |
Action Type |
Caliber |
Capacity |
M.S.R.P. (1889) |
| 1889 |
Lever Action |
.25-20, .32-40, .38-40, .44-40 |
14 to 16 Rounds |
$18.00 |
| Additional Specifications |
| Barrel Length |
15.0" - 54.0" |
Scopeability |
N/A |
| Barrel Type |
Round or Octagon Blued Steel |
Scope Mount Type |
N/A |
| Rate of Twist |
1:20 |
Stock Material |
American Walnut |
| OAL |
Various" |
Length of Pull |
13-3/8" |
| Weight |
6.00 to 7.25 lbs |
Safety |
Hammer |
| Receiver |
Blued Steel & Case Hardened |
Best Uses |
Target/Large Game |
| Rear Sight |
Adjustable Buckhorn |
Embellishments/Extras |
Engraving/Plating, Various barrel lengths and shapes |
| Front Sight |
German Silver Blade |
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