Marlin’s modern Model 1895 has been chambered in .45-70 Gov’t since its introduction in 1972. Shown at top is an octagon-barrel model owned by the author’s late friend and firearm industry ...

45-70 Gov’t cartridge is nothing short of ... The milestone is as quaint as it is surprising. The Marlin Dark Series Model 1895 is the company’s first lever gun to wear something other than ...

here’s a look at the initial Model 1895 being produced at Marlin’s new home in Mayodan, North Carolina. The Marlin 1895 SBL has a tubular magazine that runs nearly the full length of the barrel that ...

45-70 are usually down for the count. However, sales began to level off, and in 1980 Marlin offered a Sporter version of the 1895. The Sporter, deemed the Model 1895S, has a pistol grip stock with ...

30/06, the appeal of the .45/70 cartridge had waned. Production on the new model 1895 began in 1972. It was built on Marlin’s stout 336 action. Because that action could handle more powerful ...

Winchester Model 70 and Remington Model 700 remain a top choice for years and years. Ranking up there with those rifles is of course the Marlin Model 336, a rifle that has been noted for its ...

When it comes to .22 long rifles, the king is the Ruger 10/22. Probably in second is the Marlin Model 60. Once I decided that I was going to purchase a .22 long rifle as my first gun, I figured it ...

45-70 Gov’t cartridge is nothing short of remarkable given ... The milestone is as quaint as it is surprising. The Marlin Dark Series Model 1895 is the company’s first lever gun to wear something ...