Tag: 1895 SBL

The Marlin Model 1895 Trapper Lever-Action is Back from Ruger

Posted May 19, 2022 in Daily News, Lever Action, Rifles by Luke C. with No Comments

Ruger seems to be heavily focused on keeping the Marlin line of lever-action rifles alive by reintroducing the Marlin Model 1895 Trapper. The 1895 Trapper is a light, handy, and optimized hunting rifle chambered in .45-70 Government featuring a 16.17″ barrel and [Read More…]

TFB Review: Is the New Ruger/Marlin 1895 SBL Done Right?

Posted April 14, 2022 in Lever Action, Reviews, Rifles by Luke C. with No Comments

“Long live the lever gun!“ These were the words we frequently heard late last year as Ruger announced that they would be leaving the Marlin firearms brand more or less intact after its acquisition. However, despite the announcement, there were understandable [Read More…]