Prescott, Arizona– September 2022– Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is pleased to announce the Marlin Model 1895™ Guide Gun. Formerly known as an “1895 GBL” (Guide Big Loop), this model is Ruger’s first reintroduction in the Guide Gun family of rifles and Ruger’s first introduction of an alloy steel Marlin rifle with a blued finish.
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“The Guide Gun is our next step in the expansion of the Marlin line,” stated CEO and President, Chris Killoy. “Marlin fans should be encouraged by the growth in product offerings and know that we are going to continuously expand into other models.”
Chambered in .45-70 Govt., this rifle features a 19″ cold hammer-forged barrel with a 1:20″ twist. The threaded barrel (11/16″- 24), comes with a match-polished thread protector and will accommodate common muzzle devices.
This Guide Gun sports a handsome brown laminate stock with crisp checkering to help maintain a good grip in virtually all weather conditions. This rifle also utilizes a traditional, fully adjustable semi-buckhorn sight system. The alloy steel receiver, big loop lever, and trigger guard plate feature a non-glare, blued, satin finish. The bolt is nickel-plated for smooth cycling and durability.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Model # | 70456 |
| Caliber | 45-70 Govt |
| Capacity | 6+1 |
| Stock | Brown Laminate |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Finish | Satin Blued |
| Front Sight | Brass Bead with Hood |
| Rear Sight | Semi-Buckhorn |
| Weight | 7.4 lb. |
| Overall Length | 37.25″ |
| Length of Pull | 13.38″ |
| Barrel Length | 19.10″ |
| Thread Pattern | 11/16″-24 |
| Thread Cap | Match-Polished |
| Barrel | Cold Hammer-Forged Alloy Steel |
| Twist | 1:20″ RH |
| Grooves | 6 |
| UPC | 7-36676-70456-7 |
| Suggested Retail | $1,149.00 |
| Instruction Manual | Model 1895 Manual |
FEATURES
- Receiver, lever and trigger guard plate are CNC machined from alloy steel forgings.
- Barrel is made of alloy 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 an 11/16″-24 pattern to accommodate a muzzle brake or other barrel accessories.
- Glass bead-blasted components for a satin finish.
- Adjustable semi-buckhorn sights are great for quick target acquisition.
- 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.
- 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.
To stay up-to-date on future Marlin announcements and learn more about the Marlin 1895 Guide Gun, visit MarlinFirearms.com, Facebook.com/MarlinFirearms or Instagram.com/MarlinFirearmsOfficial.
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