Marlin 1895 ABL .45-70 Govt Lever-Action, 18.5 in Barrel, Matte Silver, Ghost-Ring Sights, Big-Loop, 4-Round
This Marlin Model 1895 ABL is a compact, .45-70 Gov't lever-action built with the oversized big-loop lever, an 18.5 in barrel, and a gray/black laminate stock. It features a matte silver steel receiver and barrel, factory ghost-ring sights, and an extended one-piece top rail marked "LEVER RAIL." The Ilion, New York barrel address and MR-prefix serial format indicate Remington/Ilion-era production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some scratches and marring on the right side of the receiver. There are a few scuffs and areas of finish wear on the barrel and magazine tube.
What's Included
- Marlin Model 1895 ABL .45-70 Gov't lever-action rifle
- Extended one-piece top rail marked "LEVER RAIL"
- Factory aperture/ghost-ring rear sight and ramped front sight blade
- Installed QD sling studs
The ABL configuration brings an oversized big-loop lever for confident operation and gloved use. The rifle pairs an 18.5 in barrel with a tubular magazine that runs to the muzzle for a 4-round capacity. Its side-eject, solid-top receiver design is classic Marlin.
Sighting is handled by a rugged aperture/ghost-ring rear and a ramped front sight blade. An extended one-piece top rail marked "LEVER RAIL" spans the receiver area for added mounting flexibility.
The rifle is built on a steel receiver with a matte silver finish that matches the barrel. The gray/black laminated hardwood stock and forearm include a pistol-grip, checkering for purchase, a recoil pad, and QD sling studs. Length of pull measures 13.5 in. A cross-bolt safety and exposed hammer round out the controls.
Production details include an Ilion, New York barrel address and MR-prefix serial format, identifying it as a Remington/Ilion-era Marlin. It is made in the United States.