Marlin 1895 Guide Gun .45-70 Government 19.1" Threaded Barrel
The Marlin 1895 Guide Gun combines the legendary strength and handling of the Model 1895 platform with a rugged configuration built around the powerful .45-70 Government cartridge. Featuring a 19.1-inch threaded barrel, large loop lever, laminate furniture, upgraded sights, and a six-round tubular magazine, this exclusive configuration is a distinctive take on the classic Marlin big-bore lever action.
The rifle features a satin blued finish paired with a gray and brown laminate stock and forend. Laminate construction provides a durable foundation while giving the rifle a distinctive appearance that complements its traditional lever-action design.
19.1" Threaded .45-70 Barrel
The Guide Gun is chambered in .45-70 Government and utilizes a 19.1-inch threaded barrel. The muzzle is threaded 11/16x24, providing compatibility with appropriately threaded muzzle accessories.
Large Loop Lever
A large loop lever provides additional operating space compared with a traditional lever profile while maintaining the familiar handling characteristics of the Marlin 1895 platform.
Ghost Ring and Tritium Fiber Optic Sights
This configuration pairs a ghost ring rear sight with a tritium fiber optic front sight, providing a highly visible and practical sighting system without requiring an electronic optic.
Gray/Brown Laminate Furniture
The gray and brown laminate stock and forend give this exclusive Guide Gun configuration a distinctive appearance while complementing the rifle's satin blued metal finish.
Key Features
- Exclusive Marlin 1895 Guide Gun configuration
- Chambered in .45-70 Government
- Lever-action operating system
- Large loop lever
- 19.1" threaded barrel
- 11/16x24 muzzle thread pitch
- Satin blued finish
- Gray/Brown laminate stock and forend
- Ghost ring rear sight
- Tritium fiber optic front sight
- Crossbolt safety
- 6-round tubular magazine
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Marlin Firearms |
| Model | 1895 Guide Gun |
| Type | Lever Action Rifle |
| Action | Lever Action |
| Caliber | .45-70 Government |
| Barrel Length | 19.1" |
| Barrel | Threaded |
| Thread Pitch | 11/16x24 |
| Capacity | 6 Rounds |
| Magazine | Tubular Magazine |
| Lever | Large Loop |
| Rear Sight | Ghost Ring |
| Front Sight | Tritium Fiber Optic |
| Safety | Crossbolt Safety |
| Stock | Gray/Brown Laminate |
| Forend | Gray/Brown Laminate |
| Finish | Satin Blued |
| UPC | 736676704798 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 70479 |
Built for the .45-70 Government Cartridge
The Marlin 1895 has long been associated with the .45-70 Government cartridge, and this Guide Gun configuration keeps the traditional big-bore lever-action formula while adding modern features. The threaded muzzle, enhanced sighting system, laminate furniture, and large loop lever make it a versatile evolution of the classic 1895 design.
Why Choose the Marlin 1895 Guide Gun?
For shooters looking for a distinctive big-bore lever action, the Marlin 1895 Guide Gun combines classic Marlin styling with practical modern upgrades. Its 19.1-inch threaded barrel, large loop lever, six-round capacity, ghost ring rear sight, tritium fiber optic front sight, and gray/brown laminate furniture create a well-equipped .45-70 rifle with unmistakable Marlin character.