Marlin 1895 Guide Gun .45-70 Govt (Ruger-manufactured) — 19.1 in Threaded Barrel, Full-Length Picatinny Rail, Ghost-Ring Sights, 6-Round
This Ruger-manufactured Marlin 1895 Guide Gun (SKU 70479) stands out with a 19.1 inch cold hammer-forged, threaded barrel, a factory nickel-plated bolt, and a large-loop lever. It wears a full-length Picatinny rail with a ghost-ring rear sight and a fiber-optic front, plus a durable brown/gray laminated stock. Condition is excellent, and it comes with the factory box and manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are brass marks on the loading gate.
What’s Included
- Marlin factory cardboard box with matching end label (SKU 70479; serial prefix RM)
- Marlin Model 1895 and Model 336 lever-action rifles instruction manual
- Full-length Picatinny rail with ghost-ring rear sight (installed)
Ruger-era production is confirmed by the Mayodan, North Carolina, USA barrel address and the factory nickel-plated bolt. This Guide Gun features side ejection and a large/big-loop lever for confident cycling with gloved hands.
The 19.1 inch alloy-steel barrel is cold hammer-forged and threaded 11/16-24, with a thread protector included. A 1:20 twist supports a broad range of .45-70 Govt loads, and the full-length tubular magazine holds six rounds.
A full-length Picatinny rail spans the receiver/forend area, providing generous mounting space. The installed ghost-ring rear pairs with a ramped front post that carries a green fiber-optic element for fast sight acquisition.
The brown/gray laminated hardwood stock and matching forend include crisp checkering, a pistol-grip profile, sling swivel studs, and a rubber recoil pad. The matte blued receiver and barrel, cross-bolt safety, exposed hammer, and a 13.5 inch length of pull round out a durable, field-ready configuration.