Marlin Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

Marlin Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle was produced from 1895 to 1917 with a total production of 18.000 of this antique firearms.

These antique rifles were produced with round or octagonals barrels. Next to the company name is the inscription “Patented Oct. 11, 1887. April 2, 1889″ on its barrel and “Model 1895″ on top of the action frame.

Since 1896 the barrel was also engraved with “Special Smokeless Steel”. Some versions of this antique firearm were made with: engravings and gold inlaid in caliber . The 45-70 government was sold in action for almost $ 80,000. In 1972 Marlin started producing this rifle again.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Calibre : .33 WCF, .38-56 Win., .40-65 Win., .40-70 Win., .40-82 Win., .45-70 Government or 45-90 Win.

Catridge capacity: 4 to 6 shot tublar mag

Operation : single-action

Firing system : centre fire

Breach-loading : lever action

Length : 108-123 cm (42.5-48.4″)

Barrel length : 66-81 cm (26-32″)

Weight : 2.9 kg (6.4 lb) with 42.5″(108 cm) barrel

Sight : simple graduated sight

Safety : safety latch, half-cock, locking safety

Stock : walnut

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