Marlin Model 1895 Trapper .45-70 Gov't Lever-Action, Stainless, 16.1 in Threaded 11/16-24, Skinner Peep, Ruger-Made RM Prefix
This Ruger-made Marlin 1895 Trapper is a compact, stainless .45-70 Gov't lever gun built in Mayodan, North Carolina and marked with the RM-prefix serial. It features a 16.1 in cold hammer-forged, six-groove stainless barrel with a satin finish, a Skinner receiver-mounted peep rear sight, and an 11/16-24 threaded muzzle with a factory thread protector. The black/gray laminated stock set keeps overall length to about 34.25 in and weight to roughly 7.1 lb, making this Trapper a short, durable take on the classic big-bore 1895.
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: The bore shows visible chatter. The rifle is sold AS-IS. It may be worthwhile to have Ruger inspect the bore. Otherwise, wear is mild and the rifle remains in great shape.
What’s Included
- Marlin factory cardboard box with end label (SKU 70450 'Trapper' Satin Stainless)
- Marlin Model 1895 and Model 336 Lever-Action Rifles instruction manual
- Offset hammer spur kit (uninstalled; in factory bag)
- Marlin 'Long Live the Lever Gun' hang tag
- Marlin round decal
The Trapper configuration delivers a short 16.1 in barrel (factory label lists 16.17 in) with a 1:20 RH twist and six-groove rifling. The muzzle is threaded 11/16-24 and ships with a stainless thread protector installed. The magazine tube terminates just shy of the muzzle for the compact profile that defines the Trapper pattern.
The stainless receiver and barrel wear a satin finish, paired with a spiral-fluted, nickel-plated bolt that runs smoothly in the action. A cross-bolt safety complements the traditional lever-action controls. Capacity is five rounds total.
Sighting is straightforward and rugged: a Skinner 'Trapper' receiver-mounted peep rear sight works with an unhooded, ramped front blade. This setup provides a clean sight picture without adding bulk to the short rifle.
The black/gray laminated hardwood stock and matching fore-end include a pistol-grip butt with cut checkering, a recoil pad, and sling swivel studs. Length of pull is 13.5 in, overall length is approximately 34.25 in, and unloaded weight is approximately 7.1 lb. The rifle carries the Mayodan, North Carolina barrel rollmark and ships under Marlin's MPN 70450.