Marlin 1895GS .45-70 Govt. 18.5″ Lever-Action Rifle & Original Box MFD 2012
SOLD FOR: $1,125.00
LSB: LSB260707DK157
Make: Marlin
Model: 1895GS
Serial Number: MR55013C
Year of Manufacture: 2012 / ATF Classification: Modern
Caliber/Gauge: .45-70 Government
Action Type: Lever -action, tube fed
Barrel Length: 18.5″
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a hooded beaded blade on a serrated base, screwed into the barrel. The rear sight is a folding u-notch that can be adjusted for elevation. A Skinner Express sight is screwed into the top of the receiver.
Grip/Stock Configuration & Condition: The checkered wood features a straight wrist grip, straight comb, and a ventilated synthetic buttpad. The LOP measures 13.5″ from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttpad. The furniture shows no notable blemishes. There are no chips or cracks. A Galco cartridge holder is mounted on the stock. The furniture rates in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp with light fouling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are no notable blemishes present. The markings are clear and complete. Overall, this firearm rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Note that an aftermarket Wild West Guns big loop lever is installed. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Manual, offset hammer spur (not currently attached), misc. paperwork, trigger lock, Galco cartridge holder, and original box.
Our Assessment: The modern Marlin Model 1895 traces its lineage to Marlin’s large bore lever action rifles and has become one of the company’s best known platforms for the .45-70 Government cartridge. The 1895GS, commonly known as the Guide Gun in stainless configuration, combines an 18.5″ barrel with corrosion resistant construction and compact handling dimensions, making it particularly well suited to hunting and field use. This 2012 rifle comes from Remington era Marlin production and retains the practical configuration that made the stainless Guide Gun a popular variation of the Model 1895.
This example remains in Excellent condition, retaining approximately 99% of its original metal finish with no notable blemishes. The checkered wood furniture is similarly well preserved with no chips or cracks, and the bore is bright with sharp rifling, light fouling, and no erosion, rating 9.5/10. The rifle has been usefully upgraded with a Wild West Guns big loop lever and receiver mounted Skinner Express aperture sight, while an offset hammer spur and Galco cartridge holder further complement the field oriented configuration. It also retains its original box, manual, miscellaneous paperwork, and trigger lock. This is a very clean and well equipped stainless 1895GS that should appeal to Marlin enthusiasts and hunters looking for a compact .45-70 lever rifle. Please see our photos and good luck with your bids!
-CR