The Marlin 1895 SBL is a stainless steel lever-action rifle built for hunters who need reliable stopping power in .45-70 Government. This is a purpose-built gun for big game at moderate ranges—whitetail, elk, and bear country where you want a fast-handling rifle with real knockdown authority. The 18.5-inch barrel keeps things nimble in thick cover, and the stainless construction stands up to weather and hard use without flinching.

What sets the 1895 SBL apart is the thoughtful handling package. The big-loop finger lever cycles rounds smoothly and fast, and the side-ejection design means you can shoot from either shoulder without brass bouncing across your face. The gray laminated hardwood stock with pistol grip and fluted comb absorbs recoil without looking like a mall-ninja build. XS sights—a Ghost ring rear and front post—are already mounted and zeroed, so you can hunt the day you bring it home. The nickel-plated swivels will take any standard sling.

At 8 pounds, it's light enough to pack into the backcountry but substantial enough to shoot straight. The 6-round tubular magazine feeds .45-70 rounds reliably, and the hammer block safety keeps things secure in the field. This is a rifle that does exactly what a big-bore lever gun should: point naturally, shoot straight, and handle the recoil of a serious cartridge without drama.

The Marlin 1895 SBL is a stainless steel lever-action rifle built for hunters who need reliable stopping power in .45-70 Government. This is a purpose-built gun for big game at moderate ranges—whitetail, elk, and bear country where you want a fast-handling rifle with real knockdown authority. The 18.5-inch barrel keeps things nimble in thick cover, and the stainless construction stands up to weather and hard use without flinching.

What sets the 1895 SBL apart is the thoughtful handling package. The big-loop finger lever cycles rounds smoothly and fast, and the side-ejection design means you can shoot from either shoulder without brass bouncing across your face. The gray laminated hardwood stock with pistol grip and fluted comb absorbs recoil without looking like a mall-ninja build. XS sights—a Ghost ring rear and front post—are already mounted and zeroed, so you can hunt the day you bring it home. The nickel-plated swivels will take any standard sling.

At 8 pounds, it's light enough to pack into the backcountry but substantial enough to shoot straight. The 6-round tubular magazine feeds .45-70 rounds reliably, and the hammer block safety keeps things secure in the field. This is a rifle that does exactly what a big-bore lever gun should: point naturally, shoot straight, and handle the recoil of a serious cartridge without drama.