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Guide Gun Series Model 1895

Name: Marlin Firearms Guide Gun Series Model 1895 — 45-70 Govt (Left-Handed)
Brand: Marlin Firearms
SKU: marlin-guide-gun-series-model-1895-70456
Price: 1359 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Lever-action left-hand-friendly candidate; no official LH/ambidextrous claim · 45-70 Govt

The Marlin Firearms Guide Gun Series Model 1895 is a left-hand-friendly lever action rifle chambered in 45-70 Govt. Its mid-weight build pairs a 19.1-inch barrel with a 7.4 lb listed weight, suited to brush hunting, ranch work, and classic woods carry. It wears a brown laminate stock and satin blued alloy steel metalwork. Made in United States.

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Caliber

45-70 Govt

Magazine

6 rounds

Barrel

19.1"

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Scope base & rings
Match the base to this action's footprint, then pick ring height for your objective diameter.
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Riflescope
A 3–9x or 2.5–10x covers nearly all hunting distances and keeps weight down.
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Sling
Carry side is personal — a simple two-point sling works from either shoulder.
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Muzzle brake or suppressor mount
This barrel is threaded, so check the thread pitch on the spec table before ordering.
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45-70 Govt ammunition
Most rifles shoot one load noticeably better than the rest — buy a few boxes before committing.
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Hard case
Required for airline travel and worth it for any drive to a hunt.
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Full specifications

Manufacturer SKU70456

ActionLever action

Hand orientationLeft hand friendly

Caliber45-70 Govt

Barrel length19.1 in

Overall length37.25 in

Weight7.4 lb

StockBrown Laminate

Metal finishSatin Blued alloy steel

Magazine6 rounds; tubular magazine

Threaded barrelYes

MSRP$1,359

AvailabilityLimited

Catalog statusCurrent

Country of manufactureUnited States

Last verified2026-05-27

Sources & citations

Every spec is tied to an official manufacturer page or verified source.

Manufacturer product page ↗https://www.marlinfirearms.com/s/leverAction-GuideGunSeries/

Is the Marlin Firearms Guide Gun Series Model 1895 right for you?

The Guide Gun Series Model 1895 is best suited to brush hunting, ranch work, and classic woods carry.

Browse more left-handed 45-70 Govt rifles, lever action rifles, or the full Marlin Firearms left-handed lineup.

Key features

Left-hand-friendly layout for southpaw shooters
7.4 lb listed weight (mid-weight)
19.1" barrel in 45-70 Govt
Threaded muzzle — suppressor- and brake-ready
Brown Laminate stock
Satin Blued alloy steel metal finish
Magazine: 6 rounds; tubular magazine
MSRP around $1,359
Made in United States

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