California compliance
- Status: Legal to own in California as the manufacturer builds it.
- Configuration: Factory. Nothing is modified. We inspect every rifle before it ships to confirm it matches this listing.
About this rifle
Marlin 1895 SBL is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 Govt with an 18.5" barrel and a 6-round capacity. Sights: Ghost Ring. Finish: Gray. Lever-action rifles are legal in California as built.
Manufacturer details
Details
Acquire and fire with a quick-pointing 18.5” barrel, and cycle rapidly through six rounds of 45-70 Gov’t. with the Big Loop Lever. • 45-70 Gov’t. • 6-shot, full-length tubular magazine • Lever action with big- loop finger lever; side ejection; stainless steel receiver, barrel, lever, trigger guard plate, magazine tube and loading gate; hammer block safety • Black/grey laminated hardwood pistol-grip stock with fluted comb; cut checkering; deluxe recoil pad; nickel-plated swivel studs • 18.5" stainless steel barrel with deep-cut Ballard-type rifling (6 grooves) • 1:20” twist rate • XS LeverRail with Ghost ring rear sight and front sight post • 37” long • 13 3/8” length of pull • 8 lbs. approximate weight
Specifications
- Brand: Marlin
- Caliber: .45-70 Govt
- Action: Lever Action
- Capacity: 6
- Barrel: 18.5 in
- Overall length: 37.25 in
- Weight: 8 lbs
- Sights: Ghost Ring
- Safety: Crossbolt
- Finish / color: Gray
- California compliance: Factory Compliant
- Manufacturer part #: 70478
- UPC: 736676704781
Buying from WBT Guns
- Delivery: Free pickup at our La Mesa store with no transfer fee, or shipment to any California gun store you choose. Select your FFL at checkout.
- Compliance guarantee: Every firearm leaves our shop in the configuration described on this page, function-checked by our compliance team.
- Payment: Pay in full, put 50% down with the balance due in 14 days, or finance with Credova.
- Paperwork: Firearm Safety Certificate, DROS and California's 10-day waiting period apply. We handle each step with you at pickup.
- Questions: Call (619) 667-9453 or email sales@wbtguns.com. FAQ · California Rifle Compliance Guide
WBT Guns is family-owned in La Mesa, California, and has configured firearms for California buyers since 2012.
A note on accuracy. We work hard to keep every listing correct, but specifications, images and compliance details come from many sources and can contain errors or change without notice. Images may show a configuration that is not California-legal. If a detail on this page matters to your decision, call us and we will confirm it against the actual firearm before you order. The compliance information here is general in nature and is not legal advice; California and local laws change, and the configuration described is confirmed at the time of sale. All sales are subject to applicable federal, state and local law and to the buyer's eligibility to purchase.