Marlin 1895 70912 Trapp Elg 45/70 5+1 16.17 Ss/Blk

The Marlin 1895 lever-action rifle in .45-70 Government is a modern take on an American classic—a compact, hard-hitting rifle built for hunters who need stopping power in tight spaces. This 16.17-inch barreled Trapper model pairs traditional lever-action handling with contemporary features: a cold hammer-forged stainless steel barrel, Magpul ELG furniture, Skinner Sights, and enough modularity to set it up your way. At 7.25 pounds and 33.25 inches overall, it's the kind of rifle that rides easy in a truck rack or dense timber, yet delivers the ballistics of a cartridge that's proven itself on everything from whitetail to elk over the past 130 years.

What makes this .45-70 lever gun stand out is the thoughtful engineering under the Ruger quality standard. The receiver and trigger guard are CNC machined from 416 stainless steel forgings. The barrel itself—cold hammer-forged 410 stainless with a 1:20 right-hand twist—is threaded 11/16-24, ready for a muzzle brake or suppressor. A nitride-finished bolt glides smoothly through the action, and the oversized lever loop gives you room to work even with gloved hands. Five rounds feed from a tubular magazine; an ammunition quiver built into the stock holds six more within reach. The Magpul ELG stock and forend aren't just light and durable—they're modular. Three length-of-pull spacers (in 1/2-inch increments) and a cheek riser with two additional spacers let you dial in your fit and sight picture, whether you're shooting open sights or mounting optics.

Out of the box, this Trapper wears Skinner Sights: a blade up front and an adjustable peep on the receiver for quick, close-range shooting. The satin stainless finish on the barrel and receiver paired with black hardware gives it a purposeful, trail-ready look. A push-button cross-bolt safety and traditional half-cock hammer keep things intuitive. Feed it any factory .45-70 ammo and it'll cycle reliably—this cartridge and platform combo has earned its reputation in the field, and the cold hammer-forged barrel delivers the accuracy to match.

Key Features

• Cold hammer-forged stainless steel barrel with ultra-precise rifling for accuracy and durability
• Threaded barrel (11/16-24 pattern) with factory-installed thread protector for muzzle devices
• Durable, weather-stable Magpul ELG stock and forend with built-in ammunition quiver
• Modular length-of-pull adjustment: three spacers included (1/2-inch increments)
• Cheek riser and spacers for optics mounting and better sight alignment
• CNC-machined receiver and trigger guard from 416 stainless steel forgings
• Nitride-finished bolt for smooth operation and durability
• Skinner Sights: blade front and adjustable peep rear for rapid target acquisition
• Five-round tubular magazine with receiver-side loading gate
• Oversized lever loop for operation with heavy gloves
• Push-button cross-bolt safety and traditional half-cock hammer

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this .45-70 lever rifle work with modern optics?

Yes. The rear Skinner Sights peep is Picatinny-mounted, and the included cheek riser and spacers let you dial in your sight picture for scope or red-dot mounting. The modular Magpul stock accepts a wide range of optics-ready accessories.

Can I adjust the length of pull to fit me?

Yes. Three length-of-pull spacers are included in the box, each adding or subtracting 1/2 inch, so you can customize fit between 12.38 and 13.88 inches. A cheek riser and two additional spacers increase comb height by 1/2 inch (riser) or 1/4 inch each (spacers) for better sight and scope alignment.

What comes in the box?

The rifle ships with three length-of-pull spacers, one cheek riser, two cheek spacers, a thread protector, and an instruction manual for the Trapper Series Model 1895.

Can I mount a suppressor or muzzle brake on this barrel?

Yes. The 16.17-inch barrel is threaded 11/16-24 and includes a factory-installed match-polished thread protector, so you can thread on a muzzle device that fits that pattern.