Marlin 1895G Guide Gun .45-70 Govt Lever-Action, 18.5 in Blued, Walnut Stock, 2020 Ilion-Remington (MR-prefix)
This Marlin Model 1895G Guide Gun is an Ilion/Remington-era .45-70 Government rifle with an MR-prefix serial and an RO barrel date code indicating November 2020 manufacture. It features an 18.5-inch round, non-ported blued barrel with Ballard-type rifling and a blued steel receiver. Factory iron sights and a walnut straight-grip stock complete this classic Guide Gun configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor scratches and blemishes. The OEM box and the rifle have a noticeable burnt tobacco odor.
What's Included
- Hammer spur (not installed)
Ilion production details are confirmed by the barrel rollmark and the Remington two-letter code "RO," which corresponds to November 2020. The MR-prefix serial further aligns this rifle with the Ilion/Remington manufacturing period.
The rifle uses a solid-top, side-eject receiver that is drilled and tapped at the factory, with four filler screws installed. A cross-bolt safety and a standard-size lever provide the familiar 1895 handling and controls, all in a durable blued finish.
Factory iron sights include a ramped bead front sight without a hood and a semi-buckhorn rear sight with a step elevator, giving a straightforward and rugged sighting setup appropriate for the cartridge.
The walnut stock has a straight grip with cut checkering, a ventilated recoil pad, and sling swivel studs. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches, offering a compact, quick-handling feel with .45-70 power.
Inside the 18.5-inch barrel, Ballard-type rifling with six grooves and a 1:20 twist supports traditional .45-70 loads. Additional markings include a 2D/QR-style mark near the serial and the Ilion, New York barrel rollmark.