Marlin's large-bore lever gun in .45-70. The original Marlin 1895, later revived in the 20th century as one of the most popular big-bore lever rifles. Type: Rifle Action: Lever-Action Caliber: .45-70 Govt Capacity: 9 Year introduced: 1895, USA Weight: 9 oz Overall length: 45.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Collector, Big Game Hunting