Marlin Model 1895 SBL .45-70 Govt Lever-Action, Ruger-Made Stainless, 19.1 in Threaded Barrel
This Ruger-made Marlin 1895 SBL is a modern .45-70 Govt lever-action built in Mayodan, North Carolina with an RM-prefix serial. It combines a 416 stainless steel receiver with a 410 stainless, cold-hammer-forged, threaded barrel and a durable gray/black laminate stock set. The oversized big-loop lever, side ejection, and full-length 6-round tubular magazine round out a configuration that is both robust and practical. The bore is excellent.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are several significant dings and scratches on the stock and forend. There are several scratches on the receiver. A receiver-length Picatinny rail with ghost-ring rear sight is currently installed; the factory extended rail section is included but not installed—see photos for current setup.
What’s Included
- Original extended Picatinny rail (included, not installed)
- Marlin factory cardboard box
- Marlin Model 1895 / Model 336 instruction manual
- Hammer spur extension (installed)
Ruger-made Mayodan production gives this SBL the RM-prefix and updated stainless construction. The receiver is 416 stainless steel with a matching stainless finish, paired to an oversized big-loop stainless lever for confident cycling.
The 19.1 in barrel is 410 stainless steel, cold-hammer-forged, and threaded 11/16x24 with a recessed crown and 1:20 RH twist. These barrel details provide a precise, durable setup in a corrosion-resistant package.
The stock set is gray/black laminate hardwood with checkering, a soft recoil pad, sling-swivel studs, and distinctive Marlin touches including the laser-engraved horse-and-rider on the grip and the red/white bullseye inlay. The pistol-grip profile and 13.5 in length of pull offer a familiar SBL fit.
As configured, the rifle retains the green fiber-optic front blade on a ramp. Rear sighting arrangement may vary; see photos for the current configuration. A receiver-length rail is installed; the original extended Picatinny rail section is included but not installed.