The Marlin 1894 SBL is an American-made lever-action rifle was always manufactured with great pride and attention to detail. You can expect the same time-honored design, combined with Ruger's trusted reputation for producing high-quality, reliable firearms in this updated version. Improved manufacturing processes create tight tolerances, resulting in a reliable, attractive rifle. Multi-layered quality control procedures, including daily function and accuracy audits and multiple inspections, result in a high-quality product. *Note: The tubular magazine features a loading gate located on the receiver and will accept 8rds of .44 Rem Mag or 9rds of .44 Special ammunition. Includes sling swivel studs and offset hammer spur.