Marlin 1895 Dark Series .45-70 Govt Lever-Action Rifle, 16.17 in Threaded Barrel with Radial Muzzle Brake, Graphite Black Cerakote (Ruger-Made, Model 70901)
This Ruger-made Marlin 1895 Dark Series brings modern materials and features to a classic big-bore lever action. It pairs a 16.17 inch cold hammer-forged barrel and 5-round tubular magazine with a Graphite Black Cerakote finish, nitrided bolt and lever, an extended scout-length Picatinny rail, and rugged M-LOK furniture. Purposeful details like the big-loop lever, adjustable ghost-ring sights with a tritium-ringed fiber-optic front, and a factory radial muzzle brake set this example apart.
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 few small scuffs present on exterior surfaces, but overall the rifle remains in excellent shape.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 1895 Dark Series .45-70 Govt lever-action rifle (Model 70901)
- Factory-installed radial muzzle brake on 11/16-24 threaded barrel
- Adjustable ghost-ring rear sight and fiber-optic front sight with tritium ring
- Extended scout-length Picatinny rail over receiver and barrel
Built in Mayodan, North Carolina during the Ruger era, this 1895 Dark Series emphasizes durability and weather resistance. The receiver, barrel, and small parts wear a Graphite Black Cerakote finish, while the bolt and big-loop lever are nitrided for added hardness and corrosion resistance.
The 16.17 inch alloy-steel barrel is cold hammer-forged with six-groove rifling and a 1:20 RH twist. It is threaded 11/16-24 and fitted from the factory with a radial muzzle brake, providing flexibility for muzzle devices while keeping overall length to a compact 35.5 inches.
Ergonomics and handling are modernized with a nylon-reinforced polymer stock featuring an adjustable cheek riser, a soft recoil pad, QD flush-cup sling sockets, and M-LOK slots. The anodized aluminum handguard adds additional M-LOK mounting locations and durability.
Sighting equipment includes an adjustable ghost-ring aperture rear mounted on the rail and a fiber-optic front with a tritium ring for visibility. An extended scout-length Picatinny rail spans the receiver and barrel. The rifle retains a 5-round tubular magazine with a receiver loading gate, a cross-bolt safety, a 13.5 inch length of pull, and a carry-friendly weight of 7.0 pounds.