Marlin 1895CB Cowboy .45-70 Govt Lever-Action, JM-Stamped North Haven Production, 26 in Octagonal Barrel, Blued, 5-Round
This Marlin Model 1895CB Cowboy in .45-70 Govt stands out as a North Haven, JM-marked rifle with the classic 26-inch octagonal carbon steel barrel and blued finish. It features a solid-top, side-eject receiver drilled and tapped for scope bases, straight-grip walnut furniture, and a full-length 5-round tubular magazine. The JM proof stamp on the barrel confirms its North Haven manufacture, adding collectible appeal to this long-barreled Cowboy series lever gun.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is some pitting and wear near the muzzle end of the bore. The forend appears to have been refinished. There is paint around a worn screw on the top tang. The stock shows mild scuffs and dings.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 1895CB Cowboy .45-70 Govt lever-action rifle
The Cowboy series configuration centers on a 26-inch octagonal carbon steel barrel paired with a full-length under-barrel tubular magazine holding five rounds. Chambered in .45-70 Govt, it captures the traditional long-barrel balance and sight radius that Cowboy models are known for, with the added distinction of a JM-stamped North Haven barrel.
The receiver is a solid-top, side-eject design and is drilled and tapped for scope bases, offering mounting flexibility without altering the rifle’s lines. A standard-size lever loop, right-side loading gate, and cross-bolt safety round out the functional controls.
Factory-style iron sights include a dovetailed front blade with a brass bead insert and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight with elevator. No front sight hood is observed. This sight setup complements the long octagonal barrel for precise, repeatable alignment.
Stocked in walnut, the rifle features a straight-grip, uncheckered buttstock and matching forearm, finished with a black hard buttplate molded with the Marlin script. The overall blued finish on the carbon steel barrel and receiver provides a classic appearance consistent with its Cowboy series heritage.
Other notable details include the North Haven JM-marked production and the traditional 13.5-inch length of pull. Together with the JM proof stamp and period-correct features, this example aligns with what collectors and enthusiasts expect from a classic Marlin lever-action in the Cowboy configuration.