Marlin 1895GBL Guide Big Loop .45-70 Govt Lever-Action, 18.5 inch, Blued, Laminated Stock — Remington/Ilion Era with Picatinny Rail, Hammer Spur, and Leather Sling
This Marlin Model 1895GBL Guide Big Loop in .45-70 Govt pairs a compact 18.5 inch barrel with a full-length 6+1 tubular magazine and side-eject receiver. It is a Remington/Ilion-era rifle with an MR-prefix serial and Ilion, New York barrel address. Practical upgrades include a receiver-top Picatinny/1913 rail, a hammer spur extension, a leather buttstock cover with cheek riser and cartridge loops, and a leather sling with quick-detach swivels.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Leather buttstock cover/cheek riser with cartridge loops (installed)
- Leather sling with quick-detachable swivels
- Receiver-top Picatinny/1913 scope rail (installed)
- Hammer spur extension (installed)
The 1895GBL format delivers fast handling in .45-70 Govt with its 18.5 inch barrel, 6+1 capacity, and large-loop lever. The side-eject receiver and cross-bolt safety provide familiar Marlin controls in a compact guide-style package designed for decisive operation.
Construction is all-steel with a blued finish on the receiver and barrel. The brown laminated hardwood stock and matching fore-end add durability and stability, with checkering, a pistol-grip profile, and a rubber recoil pad. Length of pull measures 13.25 inches, and factory sling swivel studs are present.
Sighting is straightforward with a ramped front sight and an adjustable folding rear. A receiver-top Picatinny/1913 scope rail is installed, and a hammer spur extension is fitted for positive hammer access. A leather buttstock cover with integrated cheek riser and cartridge-loop cuff is installed, and a leather sling with quick-detach swivels is attached.
This rifle is from the 2011–2020 Remington/Ilion production period, identified by its MR-prefix serial and Ilion, New York barrel address. It was made in the United States and features the recognizable Guide Big Loop lever for confident cycling.