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1895 marlin

k971357
I'm going to start reloading 45-70 Govt. for my brother-in-law. He told me that he has had some trouble with some factory ammo not loading smoothly. Has anyone had any similar trouble with the Marlin 1895 Guide Gun? He had a gunsmith check it out and had some work done. The gunsmith told him to make sure the cases were trimmed to length and that they had the proper crimp on them. I assured my brother-in-law that I am very meticulous in my reloading. I've been reloading since the 1960's, so I'm not a novice.
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  • k971357
    I need info on history & value of an 1895 marlin ser.#135902,31.5''barrel,51''overall,38/56 cal.
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  • Marlinman336
    Try this link to get a manufacture date:


    http://oldguns.net/sn_php/marlinlookup.php


    Gun Trader shows that model as having a standard 24" barrel, which could make your gun slightly more exclusive, but here's the info. listed:


    "Solid frame or Takedown
    Nine-shot tubular magazine
    24-inch round or octaganal barrel standard
    Plain stock and forearm (also available with pistol-grip stock)
    Made 1895-1915"

    Here are the values listed by condition:

    NIB $3090
    EX $2781
    GD $2060

    Hope this helps. What condition is the gun in?

    One more thing...the firearms museum in Cody, Wyoming will research history on just about any gun for a fee....haven't tried it yet, so I can't tell you any more than that. Here's the info from Marlin's website:

    Send inquiries to:

    Cody Firearms Museum
    Buffalo Bill Historical Center
    P.O. Box 1000
    Cody, WY 82414
    ATTN: Marlin Records




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  • Iroquois Scout
    Hello,
    Your rifle was made sometime in 1896 and should be stamped "Marlin Safety" on the top of the receiver. There may or may not be two screws on the top of the receiver for the Marlin reciver sight. The barrel should be marked "Special Smokeless Steel". My references give the standard barrel length for the Model 1895 as 26". They also give the longest barrel lengths as 30" and 32" so if your barrel really measures 31-1/2", some one has cut a 1/2 off it. There was a charge of $1.00 an inch for every inch over the standard length and they are listed only in even inches i.e. no half inches. The 38-56 is one of the original chamberings for the Model 1895. The cartridge is a little more powerfull then the 38-55 and is a great deer and black bear cartridge. I also have a Model 1895 in this caliber that I have written about on this forum several times before and have taken several deer with. My rifle is a standard length rifle and a little later in date then yours.
    You do not tell us enough about your rifle to allow us to give you an intelligent guess as to it's value. Often special order rifles will have other special order features such as special sights, higher grade wood or set triggers. As in all antiques condition is everything. Give us a complete description includeing the bore and we will have something to go on.

    All the best,
    Scout
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