Marlin Model 1895 .45-70 Govt Lever-Action Rifle, 22 in Blued, JM Stamped, 1976 Production
This 1976 Marlin Model 1895 is a classic .45-70 Govt. lever-action with hallmark features from the era, including a pre-cross-bolt safety configuration and side-ejecting receiver. It carries a JM barrel stamp and North Haven barrel address marking, pairing factory authenticity with a 22 in round steel barrel, blued finish, and straight-grip hardwood furniture. Open iron sights and a receiver drilled and tapped for optics complete a configuration many enthusiasts seek from 1970s North Haven production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are several scuffs and dings on the stock. There are a few scratches on the receiver and barrel. The front sight dovetail appears to have been cut slightly crooked.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 1895 .45-70 Govt. lever-action rifle
Built in 1976 in the United States, this Model 1895 reflects desirable 1970s production traits: a pre-cross-bolt safety layout with hammer safety and a side-ejecting steel receiver. The tubular magazine provides a 5-round maximum capacity (4+1), well matched to the .45-70 Govt. chambering.
The 22 in round steel barrel wears a blued finish and is paired with open iron sights: a ramped bead front and a folding leaf rear with a stepped elevator. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics, giving the owner flexibility for sighting setups if desired.
Furniture includes a straight-grip, uncheckered hardwood stock and a smooth hardwood forend, finished with a black Marlin-logo buttplate. Length of pull measures 13.75 in, delivering a traditional full-size feel.
Markings include the JM barrel stamp and a North Haven barrel address, aligning the rifle with Marlin’s North Haven-era manufacture. The overall configuration and features are consistent with period-correct Model 1895 production.