Viking Arms is delighted to introduce the first Ruger-made Marlin Firearm, the Marlin Model 1895 SBL. To mark its arrival into the UK market, Viking Arms put the lever action rifle into the trusty hands of extreme engineer and champion rifle shot Jimmy de Ville.
The 1895 Marlin rifle is the first lever action rifle out of the factory since Marlin was acquired by Ruger in 2020. Those who have been lucky enough to get hands-on with the rifle in the field say it is one of the best lever action rifles on the market. Put simply, Ruger has successfully reincarnated Marlin as a modern gun company.
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This American-made lever-action rifle was manufactured with great pride and attention to detail. You can expect the same time-honoured design as the traditional 1895, combined with Ruger’s trusted reputation for producing high-quality, reliable firearms.
QUALITY CRAFTED INTO EVERY RIFLE
Improved manufacturing processes create tight tolerances, resulting in a reliable, attractive rifle. Multi-layered quality control procedures, including daily function and accuracy audits and multiple inspections, result in a high-quality product.
NEW IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
| Model # | 70478 |
| Caliber | 45-70 Govt |
| Capacity | 6+1 |
| Stock | Grey Laminate |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Polished Stainless |
| Front Sight | High Visibility Tritium Fiber Optic |
| Rear Sight | Adjustable Ghost Ring |
| Weight | 7.3 lb. |
| Overall Length | 37.25″ |
| Length of Pull | 13.38″ |
| Barrel Length | 19.1″ |
| Thread Pattern | 11/16″-24 |
| Thread Cap | Match-Polished |
| Barrel | Cold Hammer-Forged Stainless Steel |
| Twist | 1:20″ RH |
| Grooves | 6 |
| UPC | 7-36676-70478-1 |
| Suggested Retail | $1,399.00 |
| Instruction Manual | Model 1895 Manual |
NEW DETAILS
You may notice some changes to the details on this rifle. Here is how to identify a Ruger-made, Marlin® Model 1895 SBL:
FEATURES
- Receiver, lever and trigger guard plate are CNC machined from 416 stainless steel forgings.
- Barrel is made of 410 stainless steel and is cold hammer-forged which results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity.
- Threaded barrel, with factory-installed thread protector, has a 11/16″-24 pattern to accommodate a muzzle brake or other barrel accessories.
- Updated Picatinny rail provides a stable mounting surface for scope rings and a variety of modern optics.
- Ghost ring rear sight is adjustable for windage/elevation and tritium fiber optic, high visibility day/night front sight allows for quicker target acquisition in low light.
- Six-round, tubular magazine with a loading gate located on the receiver.
- Soft-rubber buttpad effectively absorbs recoil.
- Positive, push-button, cross-bolt manual safety and traditional half-cock hammer.
- Reliably feeds a wide range of .45-70 Govt. factory ammunition and bullet types.
- Durable, laminate buttstock and forend remain dimensionally stable in varying weather conditions.
- Sharp checkering provides an excellent grip in all weather conditions.
- Spiral-fluted, nickel-plated bolt aids smooth cycling.
- Oversized lever loop provides clearance for operation with heavy gloves.
- Slim forend for an attractive look and comfortable feel.
- Also includes: Sling swivel studs, offset hammer spur.
