Marlin Model 1895GBL Guide Big Loop .45-70 Govt Lever-Action Rifle, 18.5 in Barrel, Blued, Laminated Stock, Ilion Rollmark, Installed Scope Bases
The Marlin 1895GBL Guide Big Loop is a compact, .45-70 Govt lever-action with the desirable large loop lever and a factory 18.5-inch barrel. This example shows Ilion, New York, U.S.A. rollmarking, indicating Remington-era Ilion production, and features a rugged laminated hardwood stock. It is set up with two-piece scope bases, a paracord-wrapped big loop, and a clean rear-sight delete with a dovetail blank, offering a purposeful, ready-to-use configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are a few small scuffs and scratches on the exterior surfaces, and overall the rifle is in great shape.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 1895GBL Guide Big Loop .45-70 Govt lever-action rifle
- Installed two-piece scope bases on receiver
- Paracord-wrapped large lever loop
- Dovetail filler/blank installed in rear sight position
The Guide Big Loop variant pairs an 18.5-inch barrel with a full-length tubular magazine running to the muzzle, giving it a compact overall length of approximately 37 inches and an approximate weight of 7 lb. The receiver is a solid-top, side-eject design with a cross-bolt safety and a large/big loop lever for confident manipulation.
The barrel uses deep-cut, Ballard-type rifling with 6 grooves and a 1:20 twist, and the chambering is .45-70 Government. Sighting is set up with a ramped front sight, while the rear sight has been purposefully removed and the dovetail filled with a clean blank.
This rifle has a two-tone brown laminated hardwood stock and matching fore-end, with a pistol-grip profile, crisp checkering, a recoil pad, and sling swivel studs. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches. The metal wears a blued finish, including the receiver.
Custom touches include the paracord-wrapped big loop lever for added grip and comfort, and two-piece scope bases installed on the receiver. The barrel is rollmarked “1895GBL … ILION, NEW YORK, U.S.A.” indicating Remington-era Ilion production. Capacity is 5 rounds in the tube. Made in the United States.