Marlin Model 1895 SBL .45-70 Govt, Stainless, 18.5 in Barrel, 2018 Remington/Ilion Production, XS Lever Rail, Ghost Ring Sights
This 2018 mfg Marlin Model 1895 SBL is a stainless, big-loop lever-action chambered in .45-70 Govt with features collectors and shooters look for. It pairs an 18.5 in barrel and full-length 6-round tubular magazine with a gray/black laminated stock, factory XS Sights Lever Rail, and rugged ghost ring sights. Remington/Ilion-era details include an MR-prefix serial, Ilion barrel address, WM barrel date code, and triangular proof mark. It is in excellent overall condition.
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.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are a couple of small scratches present; overall, the rifle remains in fantastic shape.
What’s Included
- Marlin Owner's Manual for Lever-Action Centerfire Rifles
The Model 1895SBL configuration delivers a stainless steel receiver and 18.5 in stainless barrel with a satin finish, combined with a full-length tubular magazine for a 6-round capacity. The non-threaded muzzle and two barrel bands maintain the classic, durable profile associated with the SBL.
Its gray/black laminated hardwood stock and fore-end provide stability and weather resistance. The stock features a pistol-grip shape with checkering and a rubber recoil pad, and the rifle includes front and rear sling studs for carry. Length of pull measures 13.5 in.
Factory sights include a ramped front blade and a ghost-ring rear aperture for fast alignment. A factory XS Sights Lever Rail, marked "LEVER RAIL" with the XS logo, is installed along the top of the receiver and barrel.
This rifle is Remington/Ilion-era production with an MR-prefix serial and Ilion barrel address. The WM barrel date code indicates August 2018 manufacture, and a triangular proof mark is present. It was made in the United States.