Ruger is pleased to introduce the Marlin Model 1895^™ Guide Gun - Ruger's first model in the Marlin^® Guide Gun family of rifles. Formerly known as the 1895 GBL, this rifle is the first alloy steel, blued, Ruger-made Marlin rifle. Chambered in .45-70 Govt., the Model 1895 Guide Gun is compact, easy handling and a great rifle for hunting big game. Improved manufacturing processes create tight tolerances, resulting in a reliable, attractive rifle. Multi-layered quality control procedures, including daily function and accuracy audits and multiple inspections, result in a high-quality product. With a big-loop finger lever for easy deployment Marlin's 1895 Guide Big Loop rifle features a full-length tubular magazine offering six rounds of 45-70 Gov't. firepower. It has a two-tone brown laminate stock for enhanced weather resistance and distinctive looks.