U.S.A. –-(AmmoLand.com)- 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.
“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.
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There is no living thing on earth that can stand up to a well placed 4570. Elephant, buffalo, great bear, elk, semi truck and low flying aircraft are fair game with a good 4570 Marlin. There have been several types of Marlin 1895’s, some, like this one have big loop lever. Rarely do we see a means of putting a suppressor on one but it’s a really good idea. Those who reload for the 4570 will be interested in the rifleing type especially with the price of ammo these days — thank you clinton, obama and biden. Rolling your own… Read more »
Come on Duncan, put the price in. Takes all of 20 seconds. Get your lazy butt in gear! 🙂
$1149.00
Buy while you can because a huge recession is on the way!
Two major problems for me with Ruger’s version of the Marlin, first, the price is outrageous and second, Ruger should have gotten rid of the damn useless “Lawyer Safety”. I have 3 Marlins (none with the worthless safety), including a .45-70, and I am very disappointed with Ruger, which has been one of my favorite gun makers for decades.
I have found this model of guide gun to not handle very well.
Personally I find the stock and forend to be fat and not fit very well.
Early models with slimmer stocks and forends.
For me fit and point better.
When these rifles were produced by Remington they cost just under $1000 . Now Ruger produces these rifles and the cost is closer to $2000 . Gouging has become very popular in the firearm industry . I wilms tick with my old original Marlin 35 Remington that cost $70 in the early 60s mail ordered from Sears and Roebuck . No paperwork or paper trail either . $2000 for the 45 -70 to kiss Joe and the Democrats ass will never happen at my house .Ruger can keep it !
Sorry, but after Ruger’s disgusting Arse Kissing of the ATF and support FOR the NFA in the recent Congressional Hearings, they lost me as a customer.
I have the original Marlin Guide Gun, with the ported barrel. It is loud, but not a problem. I cast my own WFNGC lead bullets and re-load at slightly warm velocities. The only change I made was to add a Wild West big loop lever a few years back. I love it. I don’t hunt anymore, but water-filled milk jugs at 200 yards are a treat.
However, if TS ever HTF, mulies and elk here in MT will be on the plate – right next to the mashed potatoes.
I’m sure this is machined better than the later circa 2012 Marlins, but $2000 really? I bought an 1895 GBL around 2012 and the headspace was dangerously large and the machining looked like someone had finished it with a wood rasp. The whole bolt face and ejector also was covered in brass after only about 10 rounds. The Canadian importers gunsmith really did well by me and fixed it all so no complaints there. It’s an excellent saddle gun due to it’s short length and high round count. I paid only $600 for it in Canada so that’s a tad… Read more »
The rifles need to be up dated with pic rails for optics, and laser/lights, and magazines. Old styles can be nice, but let’s upgrade!