Marlin 1895 SBL .45-70 Govt Stainless Lever-Action, 19.1 in Threaded Barrel, Full-Length Picatinny Rail, Ruger-Made (70478)
This Ruger-made Marlin 1895 SBL pairs a 19.1 in cold hammer-forged stainless barrel threaded 11/16x24 with a factory radial muzzle brake, a polished stainless receiver, and a gray/black laminated stock. It features a full-length Picatinny rail with an adjustable ghost-ring rear and a fiber-optic front sight with a tritium ring, plus a large-loop lever and spiral-fluted bolt. Marked “MARLIN – MAYODAN, NC – USA” with an RM-prefix serial, this model 70478 reflects the first Ruger-era 1895 release from December 2021.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle shows mild signs of wear from prior handling but remains in great shape overall.
What's Included
- Black leather rifle sling with cartridge loops (contrast stitching)
- Black leather lace-on cheek rest with cartridge loops (installed)
- Radial-port muzzle brake (installed)
- Offset, knurled hammer spur extension (installed)
The stainless-steel build centers on a 19.1 in cold hammer-forged barrel with a 1:20 RH twist and 11/16x24 threads, capped by a factory radial muzzle brake. The receiver is polished stainless, and the action uses a cross-bolt safety.
Sighting equipment includes a full-length Picatinny rail integrating an adjustable ghost-ring rear sight and a fiber-optic front sight with a tritium ring. The rifle uses a right-side loading gate and a large-loop lever, with a spiral-fluted polished bolt for smooth cycling. Capacity is 6+1 in a tubular magazine.
The gray/black laminated wood stock and forend feature laser-style checkering and a recoil pad. Front and rear sling swivel studs are installed. Length of pull is 13.38 in; overall length is 37.25 in; weight is 7.3 lb.
This is a Ruger-made Marlin 1895 SBL (model 70478) with RM-prefix serial and “MARLIN – MAYODAN, NC – USA” barrel marking. It represents the first Ruger-era Marlin model released in December 2021, with production spanning 2021–2025. Thoughtful additions on this example include the lace-on leather cheekpiece with cartridge loops, a matching leather sling with cartridge loops, and the installed offset, knurled hammer spur extension.