Marlin 1895GBL Guide Big Loop .45-70 Govt Lever-Action Rifle, 18.5 in Barrel, Laminated Stock, 2016, Ballard Rifling
This Marlin 1895GBL Guide Big Loop is a 2016 Remington-era example in .45-70 Government with an 18.5 inch barrel and Ballard-type rifling. It features a laminated hardwood stock, blued finish, and practical upgrades including an installed one-piece scope rail, a green fiber-optic front sight, and a hammer spur extension. Proofed with the oval REP mark and showing a North Haven, CT barrel rollmark, it offers a classic guide-gun configuration with useful enhancements.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scuffs, scratches, areas of finish wear, and small points of pitting visible throughout.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 1895GBL Guide Big Loop .45-70 Govt lever-action rifle
- Installed one-piece scope rail
- Installed hammer spur extension
- Front ramp with green fiber-optic front sight (installed)
The 1895GBL pairs the .45-70 Government chambering with an 18.5 inch barrel and a big-loop lever for confident handling in a compact package. The side-eject receiver and blued finish complement the laminated hardwood furniture, delivering a durable working rifle with classic Marlin lines.
Its Ballard-type rifling (six grooves) with a 1:20 twist is well-suited to a range of .45-70 loads. Sighting is straightforward with an adjustable folding rear and a ramped front fitted with a green fiber-optic element. Length of pull is 13.5 inches.
This rifle was produced in 2016 during the Remington era and is identified by the oval REP proof and the North Haven, CT barrel rollmark. Additional markings include a K stamp. The full-length tubular magazine runs to the muzzle, and the action incorporates a cross-bolt safety.
Practical upgrades include a one-piece scope rail already installed and a hammer spur extension for positive hammer control. The laminated hardwood stock and matching fore-end feature a two-tone brown finish, cut checkering, a pistol-grip profile, a recoil pad, and sling swivel studs.