Why is it "Marlin 1895 SS" when it's not stainless

HappyNanoq

October 26, 2010 05:24

The thread subject says it all.

I was wondering why the ;arlin 1895 SS, isn't a "stainless"


I mean, when other models have an S in the model-designation when it's "Stainless" - like the Marlin 1895GS (Guidegun Stainless).

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  quickmajik

  October 26, 2010 05:45

  I think it has to do with the pistol grip/lever design.
  
  Here is a 1895SS with lyman dopsite
  
  http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=196842867
  
  all kinds of em on the auction side with Light and dark wood.

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  tsr1965

  October 26, 2010 06:30

  I do believe that the GS refers to the 1895 G=guide gun, and S= straight stock. If a rifle is stainless, most manufacturer's use the "SS" to declare it "Stainless Steel".
  
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  He Dog

  October 26, 2010 07:03

  I can't find an 1895 SS Happy Bear, but the GS is indeed a straight stocked stainless version of the 1895.

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  HappyNanoq

  October 26, 2010 07:18

  Well, another forum-friend found one, and it's an anniversary model (100 years?) supposedly made in 1995.
  
  
  But I've found that there is indeed a Marlin 1895 SS - but the "SS" at that time was not "Stainless" as we would think today.
  
  
  The Marlin 1895 SS model was : Sporter Safety
  
  The "Sporter" was pistol grip
  The "Safety" was a model with the (at that time) new cross bolt safety.
  
  There wasn't many of these made.
  
  
  At least, that's what I found.

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