Manufactured in 1895. Modern King beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight on a barrel stamped with the two-line address/patent dates marking and "25-20 M". The top of the receiver is marked "MARLIN SAFETY," and the upper tang is marked "MODEL/1894. The barrel and magazine are blued, the hammer and casehardened, and the remaining surfaces are plated in nickel, a special order feature. In 1895, nickel plated trimmings was an extra $2.30. The forearm and pistol grip stock are checkered.