Marlin 1895GBL Guide Big Loop .45-70 Govt. Lever-Action, 18.5 in Barrel, Laminated Stock, Fiber-Optic Sights, 2015 Ilion Production, Monstrum Rail
This Marlin Model 1895GBL Guide Big Loop is a 2015 Remington/Ilion production rifle, identified by the MR-prefix serial range, Ilion rollmark, REP oval proof, and EJ barrel date code. It features an 18.5 in round blued barrel, brown laminated hardwood furniture with cut checkering, and bright fiber-optic iron sights. An aftermarket Monstrum receiver-top Picatinny scope rail is installed for easy mounting of optics.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle shows mild handling wear.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 1895GBL Guide Big Loop .45-70 Govt. rifle
- Installed Monstrum receiver-top Picatinny scope rail
Remington/Ilion manufacture places this rifle squarely in the 2015 production window, confirmed by the EJ barrel date code, Ilion rollmark, and REP oval proof. The MR-prefix serial range further supports its Ilion-era provenance.
The Guide Big Loop configuration provides the signature large-loop lever and side ejection, paired with a cross-bolt safety. The compact 18.5 in round barrel and full-length tubular magazine deliver a handy .45-70 package with a 5-round capacity.
Sighting is straightforward and fast thanks to fiber-optic irons: a ramped red front and an adjustable green rear. The barrel is non-ported and non-threaded, and the blued finish gives the rifle a classic look.
The brown laminated hardwood stock and matching fore-end feature cut checkering for grip, a black rubber recoil pad for comfort, and sling swivel studs. Length of pull measures 13.5 in. A Monstrum receiver-top Picatinny rail has been installed, expanding mounting options while keeping the rifle’s iron sights in play.