Marlin Model 1895M .450 Marlin Lever-Action Rifle, 18.5 in Barrel, Blued Finish, Walnut Stock, 4+1 (2004 North Haven, CT)
This Marlin Model 1895M is a compact, big-bore lever-action chambered in .450 Marlin, produced in 2004 with a North Haven, CT barrel address. It features an 18.5 in unported steel barrel with Ballard-type 6-groove rifling and a 1:20 RH twist, a blued finish, and a straight-grip American black walnut stock with cut checkering. The receiver is side-eject and drilled and tapped for optics, and this example comes with a one-piece scope base, 1 in rings, and an installed offset hammer spur.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: The firearm presents very well with only minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes.
What’s Included
- 1 in scope rings (installed)
- One-piece scope base/rail (installed)
- Offset hammer spur/extension (installed)
Chambered in .450 Marlin, the Model 1895M pairs a hard-hitting cartridge with a handy 18.5 in barrel. The unported steel barrel uses Ballard-type, 6-groove rifling with a 1:20 RH twist, designed to stabilize heavy bullets while maintaining straightforward maintenance and cleaning.
The rifle wears a blued finish over its lever-action receiver and barrel, with side ejection and a receiver drilled and tapped for optics. It feeds from an under-barrel tubular magazine of short/three-quarter length retained by a dovetailed hanger/end cap near the muzzle and has a 4+1 capacity.
Sighting equipment includes a hooded ramp front sight with a brass bead and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight with a folding leaf and step elevator. For those who prefer glass, a one-piece scope base and 1 in rings are already installed, and an offset hammer spur is fitted for positive hammer access.
The straight-grip American black walnut stock features cut checkering, a ventilated recoil pad, sling swivel studs, and the Marlin bullseye inlay. Length of pull is 13.5 in, overall length is approximately 37 in, and weight is about 7 lb, delivering a balanced, quick-handling package.
This example was manufactured in 2004 and bears the North Haven, CT barrel address. It represents the 2000s production era of Marlin’s big-bore lever guns, combining classic handling with practical upgrades already in place.