Marlin 1895 SBL .45-70 Govt, Stainless, 18.5 in Barrel, Large-Loop Lever, XS Lever Rail, Ghost-Ring Rear (Ilion/Remington Era)
This Marlin 1895 SBL is a stainless, laminate-stocked .45-70 Govt lever-action from the Ilion, New York Remington-era. It features an 18.5 in stainless barrel, large-loop lever, and an XS-branded Lever Rail with a ghost-ring rear aperture installed. The factory configuration, Ilion rollmarks, and MR-prefix serial range on the box label align with 2010s production. It comes with its factory box and a set of quality aftermarket parts packaged for potential tuning.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is mild wear from prior use and handling.
What’s Included
- Ranger Point Precision stainless steel loop lever (Marlin)
- Marlin 1895 flyweight loading gate spring
- Wild West Guns Lever Happy Tune Kit for Marlin centerfire rifles (packaged, not installed)
- Wild West Guns Hammer Head, right-hand, stainless (packaged, not installed)
- Wild West Guns Quick Release Screw, stainless (packaged, not installed)
- Marlin factory box with end label
The 1895 SBL configuration here pairs a stainless-steel barreled action and receiver with a black/gray laminated pistol-grip stock and matching forend. Checkering at the grip and forend and a recoil pad support control and comfort. The action is lever-operated with a large-loop lever and a cross-bolt safety. Length of pull measures 13.5 in.
An XS-branded Lever Rail is installed over the receiver/barrel with a ghost-ring rear aperture mounted to the rail. At the muzzle, a two-screw filler/base plate is installed in place of a front sight. The receiver is the solid-top, side-eject pattern and is factory drilled and tapped.
This rifle retains the practical features associated with the SBL: stainless construction, full-length tubular magazine, and front and rear sling swivel studs. The factory carton end label lists stainless steel, large-loop lever, black/gray laminated stock, scope mount, and a 6-shot tubular magazine.
Production and markings are consistent with Ilion, New York manufacture during the 2010s. Barrel rollmarks include "THE MARLIN FIREARMS CO. ILION, NEW YORK, U.S.A." and "MODEL 1895SBL - CAL. 45/70 GOVT." with "1895SBL" ahead of the forend. The box label shows an MR-prefix serial range, aligning with Remington-era Ilion production.
In addition to the rifle and box, this listing includes quality aftermarket parts from Ranger Point Precision and Wild West Guns, packaged and not installed, providing options for future tuning and setup per the buyer’s preference.