Marlin Model 1895 .45-70 Govt Lever-Action Rifle, 22 in Barrel, 1977 North Haven Production, Pre–Cross-Bolt Safety, Blued Steel/Walnut
This 1977 North Haven, Connecticut–made Marlin Model 1895 stands out as a pre–cross-bolt safety, side-eject lever gun in .45-70 Government with a classic 22-inch round barrel and half-length tubular magazine. It features blued steel over walnut furniture and a receiver drilled and tapped with four holes. An add-on hammer spur extension is installed for positive hammer control.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Small dings, scratches, and scuffs are present throughout the wood stock. The barrel shows areas of rust. The receiver has visible blemishes.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 1895 .45-70 Govt lever-action rifle (1977 North Haven production)
- Add-on hammer spur extension (installed)
Built in 1977 at North Haven, this Model 1895 uses Marlin’s solid-top, side-eject receiver without a cross-bolt safety, aligning it with the earlier-style control scheme. The receiver top is drilled and tapped with four holes for scope bases, offering mounting flexibility without altering the action’s integrity.
The rifle is chambered in .45-70 Government and uses a 22-inch round steel barrel paired with a half-length tubular magazine for a 4+1 capacity. Sight regulation comes from a semi-buckhorn rear leaf with elevator paired to a ramped front blade for a traditional and practical iron-sight picture.
Furniture is walnut with a straight grip, uncheckered surfaces, and an oil-finished look. Sling swivel studs are fitted, and the butt wears a black hard-rubber Marlin-logo plate. The length of pull measures 14.0 inches, providing a straightforward, classic fit.
Construction is all-steel with a blued finish on the barrel and receiver. The external hammer includes an add-on spur extension, and safety features consist of a half-cock notch and a lever interlock. This configuration represents a well-regarded late-1970s Marlin layout in a proven big-bore lever platform.