Marlin Model 1895G Guide Gun .45-70 Govt. Lever Action with 18.5" Ported Barrel, JM-Stamped North Haven Production
This 2001 Marlin Model 1895G Guide Gun stands out as an early JM-stamped North Haven rifle with a factory-ported 18.5" barrel and Ballard-style cut rifling. A Weaver-style scope rail has been professionally installed, adding optic flexibility while preserving the rifle’s classic lines. Chambered in .45-70 Government and finished in Mar-Shield polished blue, it offers the power and reliability collectors and hunters expect from Marlin’s storied 1895 series.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
This Guide Gun remains in fantastic shape with only mild evidence of previous use.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 1895G Guide Gun .45-70 Govt. rifle
- Weaver-style scope rail (installed)
Produced during the limited 1998–2002 run of factory-ported barrels, this Guide Gun benefits from reduced muzzle rise without adding significant weight. The porting is clean and evenly machined, a hallmark of Marlin’s in-house work from this era.
The rifle carries the desirable JM proof mark on the barrel, confirming manufacture at Marlin’s historic North Haven, Connecticut facility. The serial prefix “99” further validates its 2001 production year.
A straight-grip walnut stock and matching forend feature crisp cut checkering, sling swivel studs, and a ventilated recoil pad that helps manage the stout .45-70 recoil. The 13.25" length of pull provides a solid fit for most shooters while keeping the rifle compact.
Iron sights include a ramp front post and a folding semi-buckhorn rear with elevator, giving fast target acquisition. The cross-bolt safety and half-cock hammer add familiar, reliable safety measures to the robust lever-action design.
With its short 18.5" barrel, 4+1 capacity, and optic-ready rail, this 1895G is configured for quick handling in dense cover while maintaining the potent punch of the .45-70 cartridge.