Marlin Model 1895 Trapper .45-70 Govt Lever-Action, 16.1 in Threaded Stainless, Skinner Sights, RM-Prefix Ruger-Made, 5+1
This Ruger-made Marlin 1895 Trapper is a compact, stainless .45-70 Govt lever gun built in Mayodan, North Carolina. It features a 16.1 in cold hammer-forged, threaded barrel (11/16x24) with protector, a receiver-mounted Skinner aperture rear sight, and an enlarged big-loop lever. Notable details include the RM-prefix serial format, nickel-plated bolt, and Marlin MPN 70450.
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: This example shows minimal signs of prior use or handling.
What’s Included
- Marlin factory cardboard box with matching-serial SKU 70450 Trapper label
- Marlin Model 1895/336 lever-action rifles instruction manual
- Skinner 'Trapper' receiver-mounted aperture sight (installed)
The Trapper configuration delivers a short, handy profile with a 16.1 in stainless barrel and a satin stainless receiver. The black/gray laminate pistol-grip stock and matching forend provide a stable, weather-resistant platform, with cut checkering, sling swivel studs, and a rubber recoil pad.
The barrel is cold hammer-forged stainless and factory threaded 11/16x24 with a thread protector, paired with a 1:20 twist. Capacity is 5+1. Length of pull is 14.0 in, overall length is approximately 34.25 in, and weight is approximately 7.1 lb.
Sighting equipment includes a receiver-mounted Skinner aperture rear and a ramped blade front. The receiver-top sight base is marked Skinner "TRAPPER" to match the model designation.
Controls and hardware include a cross-bolt safety with a red "fire" indicator, an enlarged big-loop lever for confident cycling, and a nickel-plated bolt. The forend cap is secured by two screws. This rifle is identified by Marlin part number 70450 and was produced in the USA during the current Ruger-made Marlin era, with an RM-prefix serial and a Mayodan, NC rollmark.