marlin 1895gs 45 70

marlin 1895gs 45 70, the Model 336 is easily distinguished from its predecessors by its open ejection port machined into the side of the receiver. Design improvements include a stronger and simpler round-profile chrome-plated breech bolt, a redesigned cartridge carrier, an improved extractor,⁴ and coil-type main and trigger springs in place of the flat springs used in earlier Marlin rifles.³ Like its predecessors, the receiver and all major working parts of the Model 336 are constructed of steel forgings.³

With its solid, flat top receiver and side ejection of fired cartridges, the Marlin 336 is prime candidate for use with a rifle scope. In 1956, Marlin also incorporated its proprietary Micro-Groove rifling system into the Model 336 and other centerfire Marlin rifles.³ This rifling system, which used an increased number of relatively shallow rifling grooves, cut down production time and significantly extended the service life of machine tooling.⁵ According to Marlin, the Micro-Groove system provides very uniform bore dimensions and a very smooth bore finish designed to improve accuracy, prevent gas leakage, and reduce bore fouling.⁵

The Model 336 is designed to be easily disassembled for cleaning. Removal of the lever pivot screw with a flathead screwdriver, allows field stripping of the lever arm, bolt, and ejector for maintenance.³ Unlike many lever action designs, the Model 336 can be cleaned from the breech, much like a bolt-action rifle.³ This in turn avoids damage to the muzzle caused by cleaning rods and tools.

The venerable big–game–dropping performance of the 45–70 Gov’t. is now available in a compact gun that weighs only 7 lbs. It features an 18½” inch barrel and a straight-grip stock for fast pointing. For corrosion resistance, the Model 1895GS comes with all major metal parts machined from stainless steel.

• Firearm Specifications
• Caliber: 45–70 Gov’t.
• Capacity: 4–shot tubular magazine
• Action: Lever action; side ejection; stainless steel receiver, barrel, lever, trigger guard plate, magazine tube and loading gate. Hammer block safety.
• American black walnut straight-grip stock; cut checkering; ventilated recoil pad; tough Mar-Shield® finish; swivel studs.
• Barrel: 18.5 in. with deep-cut Ballard-type rifling (6 grooves).
• Twist Rate: 1:20 r.h.
• Sights: Adjustable semi-buckhorn folding rear, ramp front sight with brass bead and Wide-Scan™ hood. Solid top receiver tapped for scope mount; offset hammer spur (right or left hand) for scope use.
• Overall Length: 37 in.
• Weight: 7 lbs.