JM Marked Marlin Model 1895GS Guide Gun Stainless .45-70 Lever Action Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,033.00
LSB#: LSB260424HS002
Make: Marlin
Model: 1895GS (Guide Gun Stainless)
Serial Number: 98033589
Year of Manufacture: 2002/ Modern
Caliber: .45-70 Govt
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked with “THE MARLIN FIREARMS CO. NORTH HAVEN. CT. U.S.A.” / “****MOD. 1895GS CAL. 45/70 GOVT.****” and “JM”. The right side of the barrel is marked with a two-line warning. The top tang of the receiver is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 18 1/2″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an XS white stripe post. The rear sight has been removed. There is a 3-9×40 Pine Ridge scope with BDC reticle. We cannot guarantee optics.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with a straight grip, straight comb, and a ventilated rubber buttpad. There are sling studs on the buttstock and the forend band. The LOP is 13 1/4″ from trigger to recoil pad. There is light handling wear. There are light scratches and compression dents throughout. There are no chips or cracks. Overall this stock is in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is light fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its original finish. There are scratches scattered throughout, most notable being on the sides of the receiver. There is hardened storage oil on the bolt. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly and smoothly. The trigger is crisp. The receiver contains a push safety that blocks the hammer from hitting the pin. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: sling, scope
Our Assessment: This JM-marked Marlin Model 1895GS Guide Gun is a desirable North Haven-produced stainless lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 Government. Manufactured in 2002, it represents the pre-Remington-era Marlin production that many collectors and shooters specifically seek out. The rifle retains about 95% of its original stainless finish, with scattered scratches noted throughout, most prominently on the receiver sides. The markings are clear, the screw heads are sharp, and the rifle presents overall in Very Good condition.
The bore is another strong point, described as bright with sharp rifling, no erosion, and only light fouling, rating 9.5/10 in the writer’s opinion. Mechanically, the action functions correctly and smoothly, and the trigger is noted as crisp. The rifle has not been test fired, and the presence of hardened storage oil on the bolt suggests that a careful cleaning would be worthwhile before use. The 18 1/2″ barrel, stainless finish, straight-grip walnut stock, and .45-70 chambering make this a compact, powerful, and practical Guide Gun configuration.
The stock set is in Very Good condition, showing light handling wear along with scattered light scratches and compression marks, but no chips or cracks. The rifle is equipped with an XS white-stripe front post, while the rear sight has been removed in favor of a 3-9×40 Pine Ridge scope with BDC reticle; the included optic adds utility, though its performance is not guaranteed. With the sling and scope included, this is a solid, original-finish JM-marked 1895GS that balances collector interest with field-ready utility, with its main detractors being cosmetic wear, the removed rear sight, and the need for cleaning. Please see our photos and good luck on your bids! MF