Marlin 1895XLR .45-70 Govt Lever-Action Rifle, Stainless, 24 Inch Barrel, JM-Proof, North Haven (2009)
This Marlin 1895XLR is a stainless-steel, .45-70 Govt lever-action from the XLR series, built in 2009 with the North Haven, Connecticut rollmark and JM barrel proof. It pairs a 24 inch round stainless barrel with Ballard-style rifling and a gray/black laminated pistol-grip stock. Side ejection, a cross-bolt safety, and a nearly full-length tubular magazine complete a practical, durable configuration.
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 scratches on the stock, receiver, and barrel. The left side of the stock has a serious gouge.
What’s Included
- Marlin 1895XLR .45-70 Govt. lever-action rifle
- Receiver scope mount rail (installed)
- Factory iron sights: ramp front, adjustable folding semi-buckhorn rear
- Sling swivel studs (front and rear)
The XLR series configuration features stainless-steel construction throughout, including a matte/brushed stainless receiver and a 24 inch round stainless barrel. The barrel uses Ballard-style rifling with a 1:20 twist, paired to a capacity of 4+1 via a nearly full-length tubular magazine.
The gray/black laminated hardwood stock includes a pistol-grip profile, checkering for control, and a rubber recoil pad. Length of pull is 13.5 inches, and the buttstock carries the traditional Marlin bullseye. Sling swivel studs are installed front and rear.
Sighting equipment consists of a ramp front sight and an adjustable folding semi-buckhorn rear sight. The receiver is drilled and tapped, and a scope rail is installed. Side ejection and a cross-bolt safety support straightforward operation with this lever-action design.
Markings include the North Haven, Connecticut rollmark and the JM barrel proof. This example was manufactured in 2009 in the USA. The front sight hood is not present in the photos.