Jeff Quinn reviews the new Marlin Model 1895 Cowboy Lever Action Rifle in .45-70.
Marlin Model 1895 Cowboy Specs:
- Caliber: 45/70 Gov’t.
- Capacity: 9-shot tubular magazine
- Action: Lever action with squared finger lever; side ejection; solid top receiver; deeply blued metal surfaces; hammer block safety.
- Stock: Straight-grip American black walnut; hard rubber butt plate; tough Mar-Shield® finish; blued steel fore-end cap.
- Barrel: 26″ Tapered octagon barrel with deep-cut Ballard-type rifling (6 grooves)
- Twist Rate: 1:20″ r.h.
- Sights: Adjustable Marble semi-buckhorn rear, Marble carbine front sight. Solid top receiver tapped for scope mount; offset hammer spur (right or left hand) for scope use. Serial number is on left side of receiver, instead of tang, allowing custom installation of a tang sight by a competent gunsmith.
- Overall Length: 44.5″
- Weight: 8 lbs.