Marlin Firearms Co. Model 1895G .45/70 Govt. 18” Lever Rifle, MFD 2000

SOLD FOR: $1,030.00

WOA#: WY241003BY001

Make: Marlin

Model: 1895G

Serial Number: 00013840

Year of Manufacture: 2000

Caliber: 45/70 Govt.

Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with 4-round Tubular Magazine

Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “THE MARLIN FIREARMS CO. NORTH HAVEN, CT. U.S.A. / * * * * MOD. 1895G CAL. 45/70 GOVT. * * * *” and is also marked with a “JM” proof at the rear. The right shoulder of the barrel is marked with Marlin’s two-line warning. The upper tang is marked with the serial number.

Barrel Length: 18 1/2” Ported

Sights / Optics: This rifle is fitted with an XS Ghost Ring and White Stripe Sight Set, as well as an XS Lever Scout Picatinny Rail. Mounted to the rail with QD scope rings is a Vortex Crossfire II 2-7×32 Scout scope. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped in four places. The left side of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled in two places.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with a capped forearm, straight grip, straight comb, sling stud in the belly and the forearm cap, soft black ventilated Marlin recoil pad, and Marlin “bullseye” in the belly. The wood shows some dings, scratches and handling wear. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The pad has hardly any wear. Overall, the stocks are in about Good condition. This Marlin 1895 has a Wild West guns tune up, with a Happy Trigger, Bearproof extractor and alloy magazine follower as well as a safety delete.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some faint fouling in the grooves but no erosion.  In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little operation wear, with some light scratches. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly and smoothly. The trigger is crisp. The lever safety is present and functional. 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: None

Our Assessment: This Marlin 1895G is in beautiful condition with about 98% of its original finish remaining. This gun features a ported barrel and is chambered in the classic 45-70 Govt. caliber.  This Marlin 1895 has a Wild West guns tune up, with a Happy Trigger, Bearproof extractor and alloy magazine follower as well as a safety delete. The XS Lever Rail with ghost ring sights and QD scope rings is a $200 add on! The winning bidder would be privileged to bring this one home. Please see the condition for yourself in our detailed high quality photos.

Marlin Firearms Co. Model 1895G .45/70 Govt. 18” Lever Rifle, MFD 2000
Marlin Firearms Co. Model 1895G .45/70 Govt. 18” Lever Rifle, MFD 2000