The Marlin 1894 Trapper is the short version of the 1894 lever gun: a 16.1-inch threaded barrel in .44 Remington Magnum, 34.5 inches overall and 6.2 pounds. Metalwork is stainless, the stock and forend are black laminate with checkered grip panels and a slimmer forend, and the tube magazine holds 8 rounds. Sighting is through an adjustable Skinner peep on the receiver, which is also set up for an optic. A thread protector covers the muzzle, and a manual safety is fitted.

This is the rifle for thick cover and a tree stand, where a 34.5-inch gun swings and a longer one snags. North Carolina allows rifles in deer gun season, and the zone openers run from October 17, 2026 in the east to November 28 in the Western zone, every zone closing January 1, 2027. Stainless metal and laminate wood shrug off a wet morning, and the peep sight is quick at woods ranges. Keep hunter orange on and check the county listing first.

Key features

• .44 Remington Magnum, 16.1-inch threaded barrel
• Stainless steel metal, black laminate stock
• 8-round tubular magazine, 6.2 pounds
• Adjustable Skinner receiver peep sight, optic ready
• Thread protector included, 34.5 inches overall

Ships to your chosen North Carolina FFL dealer; you fill in Form 4473 and clear NICS there, with no state permit required.