Marlin 1895 Trapper .45-70 16.17in Magpul ELG

Marlin 1895 Trapper lever-action rifle in .45-70 Government. This compact lever-action rifle is built to deliver reliable manual operation with a short, cold hammer-forged stainless barrel and Magpul ELG synthetic furniture.

The Trapper model is designed to provide a durable, weather-resistant platform for sporting and field use. It pairs a 16.17-inch stainless barrel with a dimensionally stable Magpul ELG stock and forend that accept accessory mounting and provide integrated storage and ergonomic adjustments for optic use.

• Barrel: 16.17-inch cold hammer-forged stainless barrel with factory thread protector and 11/16″-24 thread pattern.
• Caliber: .45-70 Government chambering for compatibility with a wide range of factory loads in that cartridge.
• Stock: Black Magpul ELG synthetic stock and forend; reinforced polymer construction with integrated ammunition quiver and storage compartment.
• Receiver: Stainless receiver with Picatinny rail for mounting optics and accessories.
• Sights: Adjustable Skinner peep rear sight and Skinner blade front sight; Picatinny-mounted peep sight configuration for rapid sight acquisition with iron sights or optics.
• Controls: Oversized lever loop for gloved operation and a positive push-button cross-bolt manual safety with traditional half-cock hammer.
• Ergonomics: Included cheek riser and spacers plus length-of-pull spacer kit to adjust fit for optics and shooter preference.
• Durability: Satin stainless metal finish with black hardware and synthetic stock designed to resist weather and dimensional change.

Specifications & Construction

The action is manual lever operation. Major metal components are stainless steel with a satin finish; the barrel is made of stainless steel and is cold hammer-forged. The stock and forend are reinforced polymer (Magpul ELG). Rate of twist is specified as 1:20″. Weight is listed at approximately 7.25 lbs. The muzzle is threaded 11/16″-24 and ships with a thread protector. The package includes length-of-pull spacers and cheek riser components to customize fit.

Compatibility & Intended Use

The receiver’s Picatinny rail supports mounting of compact optics and scope bases; the stock and forend accept M-LOK-style and QD attachments as provided by the Magpul ELG design. Typical setups include a primary hunting rifle with a compact scope or low-power optic and iron backup; the rifle’s features also accommodate field and range use where a short-barrel lever-action is preferred.

This description uses only provided product data and omits any specification values that were inconsistent across sources to avoid inaccuracy.