Classic Marlin 1895 Guide Gun chambered in .45-70 Government, from the sought-after pre-Remington JM-stamped production era. Features blued steel construction with walnut stock, factory porting for recoil reduction (on early models), and a crisp lever action with tight lock-up. This rifle comes outfitted with a custom leather sling engraved with a bear motif and a matching leather stock cover with cartridge loops, enhancing both function and presentation. Known for rugged reliability, the compact Guide Gun concept was designed for Alaskan bush use—short, powerful, and dependable. Range-tested to 300 yards with excellent accuracy using heavy .45-70 loads. A collectible, field-ready example of Marlin’s craftsmanship.

All firearms in the Lars Wood collection were accurized and hand-tuned by Lars Wood, retired FFL/SOT gunsmith, semi-finalist in the 1987 U.S. Olympic pistol trials, and subject of the Flathead Beacon feature “Aiming for a World Record” (2017). Each firearm reflects Wood’s emphasis on precision, reliability, and practical performance. His revolvers feature upgraded Power Custom trigger components with enhanced internals, paired with premium adjustable sights, to deliver both rapid-fire consistency and exceptional accuracy. His rifles were tuned for smooth cycling, crisp triggers, and optimized performance with heavy hunting and survival loads. The .44 Magnum revolver noted in Wood’s training documentation served only as a reference platform and is not part of this auction.

Make Marlin
Caliber .45-70
Model 1895GBL
Serial Number 91063793