Marlin Model 1895G Guide Gun .45-70 Govt, 18.5 in Ported Barrel, JM Stamped (1998 North Haven), Blued with Walnut Stock
This early Marlin 1895G Guide Gun is a 1998 North Haven build with the sought-after JM proof mark and factory ported 18.5-inch barrel. Chambered in .45-70 Government with a five-round tubular magazine, it combines classic Marlin steel-and-walnut construction with practical upgrades including an extended scout-style Picatinny rail, hammer spur extension, and sling swivel studs.
Factory features include a solid-top, side-eject receiver that is drilled and tapped for optics, a blued steel finish, and American walnut pistol-grip furniture with cut checkering and a Marlin-logo ventilated recoil pad. Iron sights are a hooded front blade on a ramp and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight on the barrel.
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: The stock shows scratches and scuffs. The receiver has several light scratches. The offset hammer spur shows significant wear. There is pitting on the rear sight and at points of the magazine tube and barrel.
What’s Included
- Extended scout-style Picatinny rail (installed)
- Hammer spur extension (installed)
- Sling swivel studs (installed)
The Model 1895G Guide Gun configuration delivers quick handling with its compact 18.5-inch ported barrel and .45-70 Government chambering. The factory porting helps manage recoil and muzzle rise while preserving the rifle’s compact profile and balance.
This example is JM stamped and was produced in North Haven in 1998. It retains the steel, blued receiver and barrel, paired with American walnut pistol-grip furniture featuring cut checkering and a Marlin-logo ventilated recoil pad. Length of pull is 13.25 inches.
Sighting equipment consists of a hooded front blade on a ramp and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight on the barrel. The solid-top, side-eject receiver is drilled and tapped for optics, and this rifle comes fitted with an extended scout-style Picatinny rail for forward-mounted glass or accessories.
Practical touches include a cross-bolt safety, a five-round tubular magazine, and installed sling swivel studs. A hammer spur extension is installed to improve hammer access when using the rail-mounted setup.