Marlin 1895 Guide Gun .45-70 19.10″ Laminate

Marlin 1895 Guide Gun lever-action rifle in .45-70 Government. This compact lever-action rifle is chambered for .45-70 Government cartridges and is configured as a short-barrel guide/field rifle for use in close-to-moderate range applications.

The Model 1895 Guide Gun is designed to provide a short, easy-handling lever-action platform with a cold hammer-forged alloy steel barrel and a fixed brown laminate stock. The receiver is drilled and tapped to accept an optic mounting solution, and the barrel is threaded to accept compatible muzzle accessories using the factory thread pattern.

• Caliber: .45-70 Government (as specified)
• Barrel length: 19.10″; cold hammer-forged alloy steel barrel
• Thread pattern: 11/16″-24 with match-polished thread cap (factory thread protector included)
• Stock: Fixed brown laminate for dimensional stability in varying conditions
• Action: Lever-action operating method with oversized lever loop for gloved use
• Magazine type: Tubular magazine (factory-fed tubular design)
• Optics & mounting: Receiver drilled and tapped for scope bases; suitable for a primary optic on a short carbine-style lever platform
• Ergonomics & handling: Overall length ~37.25″, weight ~7.4 lb., length of pull ~13.38″, soft rubber recoil pad and sling swivel studs included
• Barrel rifling: 1:20″ RH twist with 6 grooves
• Additional features: Nickel-plated bolt, oversized lever loop, included swivel studs and offset hammer spur

Specifications & Construction

The barrel, receiver and major metal components are alloy steel with a satin/blued finish. The cold hammer-forged barrel and blued metal surfaces provide long service life in typical field use. The stock and forend are brown laminate with checkering; construction is fixed (not folding). Key dimensions include an overall length of approximately 37.25″ and a reported weight of about 7.4 lb. Operating method is lever action; no external power source is required.

Compatibility & Intended Use

This rifle suits short-barrel lever-action roles: guided field use, brush/pack rifles, or a compact hunting rifle platform. The drilled-and-tapped receiver accepts optics or mounting bases; the threaded muzzle uses an 11/16″-24 pattern for compatible muzzle devices. Typical setups include a primary optic mounted to the receiver with iron or bead front sight retained for backup. The tubular magazine and lever-action feed are standard for this platform.