Marlin 1895 Dark Series
Modern .45-70 lever gun with a 16.17-inch threaded barrel, M-LOK aluminum handguard, polymer stock, ghost-ring sights, and factory Picatinny rail.
- Price
- $1,519
- Weight
- 7 lb
- Calibers
- .45-70 Gov't
- Rail
- Picatinny / M-LOK
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Key Highlights
- •Factory tactical lever-action host with M-LOK, QD sling cups, Picatinny rail, and a threaded .45-70 muzzle
- •16.17-inch barrel keeps the rifle short while retaining big-bore field performance
- •Best fit for users who want a suppressor-ready .45-70 with modern accessories from the factory
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Overview
The Ruger-built Marlin 1895 Dark is the factory version of the modern lever gun people were building with aftermarket handguards and rails. It starts with the 1895 .45-70 action, then adds a 16.17-inch threaded barrel, radial brake, black polymer stock with cheek riser, aluminum M-LOK forend, QD sling points, ghost-ring sights, and an extended Picatinny optics rail.
This is the lever gun for shooters who want .45-70 authority without giving up modern setup choices. The short barrel keeps it quick in thick cover, the rail supports red dots or low-power optics, and the handguard can carry a light, sling hardware, or a hand stop without replacing factory furniture.
Key Features
- 16.17-inch cold-hammer-forged .45-70 barrel
- 11/16x24 threaded muzzle with radial brake
- Aluminum M-LOK handguard with QD sling sockets
- Picatinny rail with adjustable ghost-ring rear sight
- Fiber-optic front sight with tritium ring
- Nylon-reinforced polymer stock with removable cheek riser
Capability Profile
0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes
Pros
- +Most complete factory tactical .45-70 lever-action setup
- +M-LOK and Picatinny support lights, optics, and sling hardware
- +Threaded muzzle makes suppressor or brake setups straightforward
- +Short overall length is handy for field carry and brush work
Cons
- −11/16x24 thread pitch narrows suppressor and adapter choices
- −.45-70 recoil and ammo cost are both significant
- −Availability can be uneven compared with Henry and S&W tactical lever guns
Detailed Specifications
- caliber
- .45-70 Gov't
- Barrel Length
- 16.17 inches
- Overall Length
- 35.5 inches
- weight
- 7 lb
- Twist Rate
- 1:20 RH
- magazine
- 5-round tubular magazine plus chamber
- Muzzle Device
- Radial brake on 11/16x24 threads
- stock
- Black polymer stock with removable cheek riser
- handguard
- Aluminum M-LOK handguard with QD sockets
- railSystem
- Picatinny optics rail
- finish
- Satin black / Graphite Black Cerakote on major components
- sku
- 70901
- msrp
- $1,519
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