Marlin Model 1895SS .45-70 Gov’t Lever-Action Rifle, 22" JM-Marked (1985)
Produced in 1985 at Marlin’s North Haven, Connecticut factory, this JM-marked Model 1895SS pairs classic big-bore power with the practical features of the New Model 1895 series. A 22-inch Micro-Groove barrel, cross-bolt safety, and side-eject receiver drilled and tapped for optics make this lever gun a sought-after blend of tradition and modern function.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – Shows signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Good – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
The blued metal surfaces display scattered scratches and blemishes from normal field carry, but no abuse is evident.
What’s Included
- Brown leather carry sling (installed)
This 1895SS belongs to the first wave of Sporter Safety models, manufactured only in the mid-1980s. Its serial number prefix confirms 1985 production, giving collectors a clear date to anchor provenance.
The 22-inch carbon-steel barrel features Marlin’s 12-groove Micro-Groove rifling and a 1:20 twist, helping reduce fouling while maintaining accuracy with a wide range of .45-70 Government loads.
A solid-top, side-eject receiver retains Marlin’s robust lever-action heritage while adding a cross-bolt safety and a rebounding hammer for secure carry. The receiver is factory drilled and tapped, and a scope rail is already in place for quick optic mounting.
Gloss-finished American walnut furniture provides a classic look and comfortable grip. The pistol-grip stock includes a factory recoil pad, and the full-length magazine tube holds four rounds, giving the rifle a 4+1 capacity.
Sights consist of a hooded brass-bead front on a serrated ramp and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear, offering a crisp traditional sight picture right out of the box.