Marlin Model 1895 Trapper .45-70 Govt, 16.17 in Threaded Stainless, RM-Prefix Ruger-Made, Skinner Aperture, Large-Loop Lever, 5+1
This Ruger-made Marlin 1895 Trapper combines a compact 16.17-inch cold hammer-forged stainless barrel with a satin stainless receiver, a nickel-plated bolt, and a gray/black laminated stock. It is marked Marlin • Mayodan, NC • USA and carries the RM-prefix associated with Ruger-era production. A Skinner receiver-mounted rear aperture and an optics-ready, drilled-and-tapped receiver, along with a large-loop lever and 5+1 capacity, round out a capable .45-70 package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are small markings from previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. Please refer to the photos for a close look.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 1895 Trapper .45-70 Govt. rifle
- Installed Skinner receiver-mounted rear aperture sight
- Receiver top drilled and tapped for optics mounting
The Trapper configuration centers on a 16.17-inch stainless barrel that is cold hammer-forged, crowned, and threaded 11/16x24. The 1:20 RH twist is appropriate for .45-70 projectiles, and the magazine tube runs nearly to the muzzle for a 5+1 capacity.
Stainless construction extends to the receiver, finished in satin stainless to match the barrel. A nickel-plated bolt provides a clean, bright contrast. The laminated hardwood stock in gray/black features cut checkering, a recoil pad, and sling mounting points: a forward eyelet on the forend/mag-tube band and a rear stud in the buttstock. Length of pull is 13.5 inches.
Sighting equipment is straightforward and durable: a ramped front sight pairs with a Skinner receiver-mounted rear aperture on a stainless base. The receiver top is drilled and tapped for mounting as desired.
Controls and handling reflect the Trapper’s practical design. The large-loop lever allows easy cycling, while the cross-bolt safety provides a simple mechanical safety. Balance and overall dimensions benefit from the compact barrel length and near-full-length magazine tube.
Markings read "MODEL 1895 45-70 GOVT, MARLIN • MAYODAN, NC • USA," confirming U.S. manufacture in Mayodan, North Carolina. This example corresponds to Ruger-made production (RM serial prefix) and is cataloged under Marlin mfg. part number 70450 with an MSRP of $1,349.