The Marlin Model 1895 Guide Gun CT is Ruger's reintroduction of the legendary Guide Gun platform — a compact, hard-hitting lever-action chambered in .45-70 Govt and built with the tight tolerances and multi-layered quality control that define the Ruger-era Marlin. The 19.1-inch cold hammer-forged alloy steel barrel is threaded 11/16"-24 and features a 1:20 RH twist for accurate bullet stabilization across a wide range of .45-70 factory loads, while the oversized lever loop provides gloved-hand operation for backcountry and cold-weather use. This CT variant ships with a factory-installed Crimson Trace HRO Heavy Recoil Optic — a 2 MOA red dot purpose-built to handle the substantial recoil of big-bore lever guns, featuring shake-to-wake activation and 12 brightness settings. The gray and black laminate stock and forend are dimensionally stable in varying weather conditions, paired with a satin blued finish on glass bead-blasted components for a refined field-ready appearance.

Specifications

• Brand: Marlin
• Model: 1895 Guide Gun CT
• Caliber: .45-70 Govt
• Capacity: 6+1
• Barrel Length: 19.1" Cold Hammer-Forged Alloy Steel
• Twist Rate: 1:20" RH
• Muzzle Thread: 11/16"-24
• Action: Lever-Action
• Finish: Satin Blued, Glass Bead-Blasted
• Stock: Gray/Black Laminate with Sharp Checkering
• Lever: Oversized Loop
• Included Optic: Crimson Trace HRO Heavy Recoil Optic, 2 MOA Red Dot, Shake-to-Wake, 12 Brightness Settings