Rifles · Marlin

Marlin 1895

Big-bore lever gun · Brush and timber hunting · 45-70 platform

About the Marlin 1895

The 1895 mates Marlin's lever action with the .45-70 Government, a cartridge whose heavy bullets punch through brush and thick hide at the distances timber hunting actually happens. The tubular magazine holds four rounds of the long cartridge, the 22-inch barrel steadies the offhand hold, and modern production barrels handle the full pressure range of current .45-70 ammunition. Recoil is substantial but predictable, the side-ejecting receiver clears the path for a scope, and the rifle remains a standard against which other big-bore lever guns are measured.

Best ammo for the Marlin 1895

Live picks from Top Ammo Supply — in-stock .45-70 Govt ammunition, sorted by price per round. Prices and stock refresh throughout the day.

.45-70 Govt hunting loads

Soft point and expanding bullets for field use.

Sellier & BellotSellier & Bellot 45-70 AMMO 405 Grain Soft Point Rifle Ammo BRASS CASED 20RD BOX 20rd$34.55$1.727/rdNoslerNOSLER WHITETAIL COUNTRY 45-70 GOVT AMMO 300GR SP BRASS CASED 20RD BOX 20rd$41.03$2.051/rdHornadyHORNADY LEVEREVOLUTION 45-70 GOVT AMMO 325GR FTX 20RD BOX 20rd$45.35$2.268/rd

Specifications are approximate and can vary by variant and production year. Verify with the manufacturer before purchase. Ammunition purchase and shipping restrictions vary by jurisdiction — Top Ammo Supply enforces shipping rules at checkout.