Marlin 1895 SBL Big Loop 45-70 Gov 6+1 Cap 19" Threaded Barrel Polished Stainless Rec/Barrel Gray Laminate Stock
Receiver, lever and trigger guard plate are CNC machined from 416 stainless steel forgings. Barrel is made of 410 stainless steel and is cold hammer-forged which results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. Threaded barrel, with factory-installed thread protector, has a 11/16" x 24 pattern to accommodate a muzzle brake or other barrel accessories. Updated Picatinny rail provides a stable mounting surface for scope rings and a variety of modern optics. Ghost ring rear sight is adjustable for windage/elevation and tritium fiber optic, high visibility day/night front sight allows for quicker target acquisition in low light. Six-round, tubular magazine with a loading gate located on the receiver. Soft-rubber buttpad effectively absorbs recoil. Positive, push-button, cross bolt manual safety and traditional half-cock hammer. Reliably feeds a wide range of .45-70 Govt factory ammunition and bullet types. Durable, laminate buttstock and forend remain dimensionally stable in varying weather conditions. Sharp checkering provides an excellent grip in all weather conditions. Spiral-fluted, nickel-plated bolt aids smooth cycling. Oversized lever loop provides clearance for operation with heavy gloves. Slimmed-down forend for an attractive look and comfortable feel. Also includes: Sling swivel studs, offset hammer spur.
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
Developed by the U.S. government for the trapdoor Springfield, the 45-70 was introduced in 1873, thus among the oldest cartridges still in continuous production. In the hands of the U.S. Army this was the cartridge that really won the West! Although officially replaced as our service cartridge by the 30-40 Krag in 1892 the 45-70 saw service in Cuba and the Philippines. It had long since been a popular sporting cartridge--and remains so today. Using a .458-inch bullet in a rimmed 2.105-inch case, original loadings with 70 grains of blackpowder used a 500-grain bullet for infantry and 405 grains for cavalry. Today's factory loads with smokeless powder are mild due to potential use in the weak trapdoor Springfield action. Standard is a 405-grain bullet at 1330 feet per second, with 300 and 350-grain loads at higher velocity available. The 45-70 was and is widely chambered in single-shots and remains popular in large-frame lever actions from Browning/Winchester, Henry, and Marlin. — Craig Boddington
