The Marlin 1895G is a lever-action rifle in .45-70 Govt. with an 18.5-inch barrel and 4-round tubular magazine. The receiver is deeply blued steel and the stock is American black walnut with Mar-Shield protective finish. It weighs 7 lbs and measures 37 inches overall. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: .45-70 Govt. 
• Magazine Capacity: 4 Round, Tubular 
• Action Type: Lever 
• Safety Mechanism: Hammer Block Safety 
• Rear Sight: Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn, Folding 
• Front Sight: Ramp with Brass Bead and Wide Scan Hood 
• Receiver Finish: Deeply Blued Steel 
• Stock Material: American Black Walnut 
• Stock Finish: Mar-Shield Protective Coating 
• Barrel Length: 18.5 inches with Deep-cut Ballard-type Rifling (6 Grooves) 
• Overall Length: 37 inches 
• Weight: 7 lbs 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The 18.5-inch barrel keeps the 1895G compact without sacrificing much velocity for typical hunting distances. Deep-cut Ballard rifling with six grooves works well with the heavy cast and jacketed projectiles common in .45-70 loads. The adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight folds flat for scope use, and the front ramp with wide-scan hood gives a clear sight picture. The hammer block safety allows the hammer to rest safely on a loaded chamber. The Mar-Shield stock finish is durable against field use. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Big game hunting (deer, bear, elk): the .45-70 Govt. caliber and short barrel work together for a practical hunting combination in dense cover. 
• Bear country backup: the 18.5-inch barrel and lever action make it a carried-ready option. 
• Range work: a smooth lever action rewards practice.

The Marlin Heritage 1895G .45-70 earns consistent praise from hunters who want a compact .45-70 platform.

The smooth lever action comes up first in positive reviews, followed by the classic walnut-and-blued-steel combination. Hunters report confidence in the .45-70 cartridge for large game, and the 18.5-inch barrel is appreciated for how it handles in the field. The overall weight at 7 lbs is manageable for most hunting scenarios.

Quality control discussions appear across multiple owner reviews. Some mention variability in fit and finish between units, particularly in newer production. .45-70 recoil is real and gets noted by most reviewers; anyone new to the caliber should plan range time before hunting with it. For traditionalists who want a capable, historically-significant lever-action platform in .45-70, the 1895G consistently earns recommendations in the community.