Marlin Model 1895 SBL .45-70 Govt Lever-Action, Stainless, 19" Threaded Barrel, Ghost-Ring Sights, RM-Prefix Ruger Mayodan Production
This Ruger-made Marlin 1895 SBL is a recent-production, stainless-steel .45-70 Gov't lever gun built in Mayodan, North Carolina, with the RM-prefix serial. It pairs a 19" cold hammer-forged, threaded barrel with a full-length 6+1 magazine tube, a one-piece Picatinny rail that extends onto the barrel, and receiver-top ghost-ring sights with a green fiber-optic front. The gray/black laminated stock, large-loop lever, spiral-fluted bolt, and 1:20" RH twist round out a feature set that stands out for practical, modern details while retaining the classic 1895 form.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Exhibits minimal evidence of previous handling. Metalwork and laminated furniture are clean with a bright stainless finish. The bore is shiny and the rifling is crisp throughout.
What’s Included
- Manual: Original manual
- Lock: Cable lock
Ruger-made Marlin production from Mayodan, North Carolina, identifies this rifle as part of the modern RM-prefix run. That provenance is valued for its updated manufacturing while preserving the Model 1895 pattern.
The 19" stainless barrel is cold hammer-forged and threaded 11/16"x24, with a 1:20" right-hand twist. A full-length magazine tube provides 6+1 capacity in .45-70 Gov't, and the stainless receiver and barrel deliver a cohesive, corrosion-resistant build.
Sighting equipment includes a receiver-top ghost-ring rear and a green fiber-optic front sight. A one-piece Picatinny rail spans the receiver and onto the barrel, offering a solid mount interface straight from the factory.
Handling features include a large-loop lever, a spiral-fluted bolt, and a right-side loading gate. Controls are familiar and secure with a cross-bolt safety and a serrated hammer spur.
The gray/black laminated hardwood stock and fore-end feature laser-engraved checkering for grip, a soft rubber recoil pad, and Marlin details such as the horse-and-rider logo at the grip and the red/white bullseye in the stock toe. Length of pull measures 13.0".