Out of the Box - Marlin Guide Gun 45-70 Govt

[@grandpabob3286]

That is one sweet looking lever , I like the big loop , well worth saving for

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks Bob. I think I'm going to have fun with this one. I just need to get some dies and make some reloads for it.

[@TomRiverSimpleLiving]

Nice! And most people don't realize how hard it is to keep up with everything while trying out a new rifle and filming. I can't count the number of times I've forgot my ear plugs on the first shot!

[@cervus-venator]

LOL Yeah, I tend to do that kind of often. Like you said with the filming it is a lot to keep up with. The first 4 shots that I loaded in the gun I did not have either of the cameras recording. They were on, I just forgot to hit record and shot all four rounds. Oh well, I made up for it with the next three. I was happy too that I hit the plate a couple of times with iron sights and off hand like that. Thanks for checking it out. Deer season is upon us. 🦌👍🏼

[@BuckIt00]

Tom whats up man. Missed you last weekend. Figured you gone fishing thats why you didn't post anything.

[@TomRiverSimpleLiving]

@@BuckIt00 I was trying to film a hunt but that feel apart. I went in by boat and 2 guys were already on the point I wanted to hunt so I ended up fishing. The downside to filming like that is if I don't end with anything to make a video out of there's no video. But I did catch a few bass!

[@Tonyblaine73]

I bought the Trapper but this one looks sweet making me want it too. Love the blue & wood.

[@randlerichardson5826]

Very hard to beat a Marlin congratulations Cervus on your new toy buddy GOD BLESS Amen 🙏 Amen 🙏 Amen 🙏

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks so much Randle. Been thinking of you and praying that you are doing well.

[@jeffreywilson690]

Had a Ruger #1 in 45/70 years ago Wish I was reloading then. You r not far away from me Recognize you from Mr Ron's podcast.

[@cervus-venator]

Hi Jeffrey! Glad to see you checking thing out. Man a Ruger #1 in 45-70 that is pretty awesome. Thanks for checking things out.

[@tubbyshvfd9110]

My kid has a pre Ruger 1895 guide gun in 45/70 we both love it. Recoil isn’t awful and seems very accurate from what I have shot it

[@cervus-venator]

I've seen a couple of videos on these and they look pretty cool to me. Thanks for checking it out.

[@JamesWilliams-cc1ow]

I have this rifle, the GBL, brand new. My hammer does not drag on the bolt. The rifle is wonderful, it exudes quality. I installed a Nikon African 1X4 scope with Warne QR rings and two piece steel Warne bases for the same reason, I cannot see to use open sights. The rifle functions perfectly.

[@cervus-venator]

Awesome, I'd love to have that base and QR system you have. I just picked up a Marlin base at Academy and used some Weaver rings that I had on hand to mount the scope. I have it sighted in and can actually hunt with it when ready to use it. Thanks for letting me know about your rifle. I know you'll love it as I sure am loving mine.

[@blackie1of4]

I absolutely love 1x4 scopes for deer hunting! Well .. anything inside 100 yards! Even at the range.. 200 yards is not an issue using 4 power! The idea of scoping a lever action doesn't make sense.. until you try your setup both ways. Having QR mounts gives you the option to remove it easily! I'm been looking at the xs rail.. for this very reason! However.. mine currently has Williams peep sights and I love those vs buckhorn sights.

[@cervus-venator]

@@blackie1of4 I just installed a Skinner peep on my Rossi R92 in 357 mag. I'm really liking it over the buck horn rear sight.

[@blackie1of4]

@@cervus-venator that's a beautiful setup there.. I'm sure you are happy 😊

[@Nutty.357]

Nice that's going to be fun! :) Thanks for sharing your new treasure!

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks Nutty!! That is my thought on it too. Just a down right fun gun to shoot.

[@kevinbreese5739]

Just bought a Trapper this past week as I was lucky enough to find one online for only $1237 from De Leon in TX. It was their last one in stock and it's supposed to arrive @ my FFL tomorrow. I had subscribed to several stores to notify me when back in stock but when I got notifications there prices were like $1700! Anyhow, don't have any regrets, that's still a beautiful lever gun you got there, and I doubt you'll lose much money on it if you ever decide to sell it!

[@cervus-venator]

That's awesome Kevin!! You are going to love that gun for sure and that is a good price. That is about the price of mine. My gun shop hasn't had any in for a while so it must be hard for him to get them as well.

[@barelylewd4549]

Just Won a used Stainless Steel Marlin 45-70 Trapper on GunBroker for 925.00, great deal

[@texmexshoots]

Good shooting! Love the look of the large loop lever on the guide gun.

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks!! Yeah I like that big loop too. I sure was happy that I hit it while off handed and with iron sights. At 75 yards that plate looked small.

[@bobg.8954]

Beautiful new rifle Cerv! Nice shooting too, Have a good weekend Sir.

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks Bob G. I meant to come by your place today, but the wife had me on a honey do all day long. Now it is GA hunting season so I'll be over there tomorrow and Sunday. Opening day, and I'm a little excited. 🦌👍🏼

[@bobg.8954]

@@cervus-venator No worries, as you know I'm always here, just shoot me a text and I'll be waiting lol

[@scottodonahoe9505]

👍 I love big lead slingers !

[@cervus-venator]

Yeah, I'm kind of partial to them also. Thanks!!

[@Halfmilesniper]

I can relate to forgetting hearing protection...hey, it happens. That is way you pretty much always see me with the fitted inner ears even when I have my muffs...just in case. The .45-70 is on my list of calibers I still need to shoot.

[@cervus-venator]

Yeah, I seem to forget my hearing protection more and more these days. With trying to get everything set up, running and then shooting there is bound to be something I'll forget. I also thought this round was going to have more punch than it did. Neither of the two types of rounds that I shot seemed to be bad to me.

[@FullLeadTaco]

howdy! I recently picked up their shorter stainless, threaded, model at a local shop. It looks good and it seems like ruger stepped it up a notch with the quality control.

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks for stopping by and I agree as I'm a Ruger fan and would expect nothing less from them. Yeah, I went for the Trapper, but just missed it to a guy that walked in right in front of me. (small local shop with limited selection) That's why the shop owner contacted me on this one when he got it in. I'm liking this Guide model just fine. Man I love shooting these big old rounds at some steel.

[@sparky_-mf2cs]

I was so happy to see the trapper in stock at my LGS 🤠

[@cervus-venator]

Very cool. I hope you get one!

[@sparky_-mf2cs]

@cervus-venator aw man I couldnt pass it up 😂 no way i was leaving without it .

[@cervus-venator]

@@sparky_-mf2cs Awesome!

[@iamcondescending]

Been waiting for Ruger to start putting these out. One of my LGS finally got them in stock.

[@cervus-venator]

Cool I hope you can get yourself one. I'm hoping they start producing the 336 before too long as well.

[@iamcondescending]

@@cervus-venator it'll be a while yet, me and the wife are saving for a hunting rifle for her, and I want to pickup a precision rifle so I can join my local PRS organization. But this Marlin is definitely on the list.

[@cervus-venator]

@@iamcondescending I hear you and yes I agree, get your wife a good hunting rifle that she will enjoy using and get that precision rifle. I built one long range 7mm Rem Mag as a precision rifle, but also bought a Ruger Precision Rifle in 308. Certainly these are not top of the line, but they sure are fun to shoot. I think you'll really enjoy it especially having a local PRS Org to go to. Good luck with these and hopefully the Marlin will come along soon too. Thanks!!

[@johnkizziah108]

I have a old marlin 45/70. Bought a remlin cowboy 45/70. I'll admit the remlin shoots better than the original. This is the next one on my list. Soon as my gun money pile heals. Nothing wrong with puttin a scope on one my friend enjoy your new rifle.

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks John!! I've heard a couple of others mention that their remlin shoot really well so it isn't just an offhand comment. Either way, I'd love to have more 45/70, but they all cost a lot these days. I have the scope on it and I've already taken a wild pig with it. Thanks Again!!!

[@claiborneeastjr4129]

Super nice. I have one of the early JM Guide Guns I bought new in 2000. It's a great shooting rifle, but it has the straight-grip lever and stock, and I think the pistol-grip style, like yours, looks and feels better. The Ruger Marlins are likely the best quality Marlins ever; only Ruger could pull this off. Remington sure could not.

[@cervus-venator]

Cool and thanks! I've been in the market for a 444 Marling lever gun. The old ones are running in the same price range as the new Ruger Marlin 45-70 rifles. The one you have sound like a good one. I wouldn't worry about the straight vs curved grips too much. I prefer the curved, but I sure wouldn't turn down a straight one either.

[@danielravenstar4051]

I have 2 of those remlins A s s 30 30 20inch barrel And a 45 70 that looks exactly like this one in video, I was looking for the remlin stamps on this one but the camera did not pick up those details There is nothing wrong with ether of them

[@claiborneeastjr4129]

@@danielravenstar4051 From what I've read, the Remlins were "hit or miss" - some very good, others not so. Apparently you got the good ones.

[@cervus-venator]

@@danielravenstar4051 Daniel, you will not find remlin markings on this one as it is a Ruger made Marlin. Some things Ruger did to make it unique to their production is a Red bull's eye in the stock, An R prefix to the serial number, and the laser cut Marlin cowboy in the pistol grip cap. I've heard other that have the Remington made Marlins and some are completely fine with theirs and only very few have complained. What I think is that Remington's early production may have been lacking quality control, but later Remington produced Marlins were a lot better. At least that is what I'm getting on the Remlins.

[@danielravenstar4051]

@cervus-venator Yes , you are right about all, My remlin 45 70 looks exactly like your video star. I was looking for that red dot vs black dot thingy,,, The camera angle did not get it... And yes I do have the black cap on wrist area of stock, For a remlin it carries very well, Mabe slightly better then the original marlin strait grip stock, Mabe a detail only noticed when both are on the same woods walk Great video anyway

[@russellleavitt4449]

I know this is about the Marlin 45-70. That is a great looking rifle. The stock and fore grip are very well designed. I like the large loop lever. I recently purchased a Henry 45-70 brass side gate. I am very pleased with it. It is a beautiful rifle and fires straight and true. I did attach a red dot sight to mine. It took me a while to find one that was just right for me. I do like the recoil pad on your Marlin. Mine is brass. I did however add a leather cuff that holds 5 rounds on mine and in the installation it is designed to add up to .5 of an inch of high density foam. That took a lot of the bite of the recoil out. That being said great video and I am open to questions about my 45-70 .

[@cervus-venator]

Cool Russell, I like Henry rifles and they really took their customers to hart when they added the side loading gate to their rifles. There were a lot of gripes about not having this. Personally I like loading through the tube. However, Henry was innovative and kept the tube loading option while adding the side gate so that should make everyone happy. How long is the barrel on your Henry rifle and do you know if they come in varying lengths?

[@russellleavitt4449]

@@cervus-venator The barrel is 18" and I don't believe that the 45-70 brass side gate has a barrel option.

[@cervus-venator]

@@russellleavitt4449 Ah, well I like that length for sure. I need to go to their web page and look that one up. Those brass guns look really great.

[@jimsagray589]

Got new GBL, and had the same problem with hammer and bolt contact. They would not send a new hammer. Had to send it back to Ruger/Marlin. Still on its way.

[@cervus-venator]

Wish they would have just sent you a new hammer, but I guess they also want to see what may be the root cause as well as verifying that the hammer is put in by their tech. At least you'll get it back corrected. Thanks for the info!!

[@chrislang5659]

Shot the stainless model years ago. I loved it!

[@cervus-venator]

Yeah, I'd love a stainless one one day. Thanks.

[@dalepogue5799]

I need to get a large loop for my Henry

[@cervus-venator]

I'd like one for my Rossi 357, but that is another day.

[@JamesThomas-gg6il]

I hate the look of a scope on a lever, but I hate my old eyes more. It's your rifle so as you wish. I've got an old marlin/glenfield 30/30 with original glenfield scope. Both 1972 year. Bought it on a whim and didn't like the look but tried it with the scope, and it does wonders for my accuracy. Amazing what you can hit when you can see it. Nice rifle there.

[@cervus-venator]

Same James!! My old eyes just aren't what they used to be. Plus I've found that it is easier to hit what you can see. I especially notice this with my .22lr that I shoot targets with. If I can really zoom in on the target I tend to be able to get better groups. I like that 72 Glenfield you have especially with the original scope. That is or at least will be a collectors item. Thanks for the comment!

[@JamesThomas-gg6il]

@@cervus-venator honestly I just picked it up one day at a pawn shop for almost a steel. My intention was to use it as a back yard vermin gun and take off the scope. Then I just shot it with the scope. Still hate the look, but I can knock the hell out of some ground hogs now.

[@TargetSuite]

Nice review, and thanks for the mention! Don't sweat the anti-scope zealots. People have been putting scopes on Marlin rifles for more decades than you and I have been around . . . combined. I put a scope on my 1959 model 336. It sure is helpful in the Deep woods. Just saying . . .

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks!! I've been watching your videos for a while now. I always love to get your perspective on a lot of guns you present. That makes me feel better about the scope. Yeah, I didn't mention that my 336 in 30-30 has a scope on it as well. I lucked up on that gun. A 100 year anniversary 1970 production that I got from a guy at a gun show a few years back for a value price of $300. That is my - just go out and have fun - shooting gun. As well as maybe shoot a wild pig every so often gun. Thanks for checking out the video!!

[@lacrossed55]

Just found a Trapper this week. Long story but it is a nice looking firearm. Action appears real smooth but I have not shot it. Got it for MSRP. Beautiful property! Love woods and field

[@cervus-venator]

You're going to love it i assure you of that. The Trapper is a beautiful gun for sure. Congrats on getting one.

[@randlerichardson5826]

That’s a very nice Levergun

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks so much Randle!!

[@joseywales877]

Very nice. I have the guide gun in stainless 18.5 in barrel. Your eyes ain't that old hitting steel free hand at 75 yards! good shooting.

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks Josey! I like that Stainless version too. Is that the one with the ghost ring rear sight? I'll tell you that this is one of the funnest guns I have for shooting. I also took it out and shot a wild hog with it. That was the last hog that I got too as I lost my hog hunting property last November due to a land purchase.

[@joseywales877]

@@cervus-venator No it's got the buckhorn syle sight . First time shooting it was fun, took me 8 shots to get it on paper!!! LOLAfter that i got the 22 out, shoulder pain! Got me a limbsaver slip over coming,,,,LOL congrats on the hogs!!

[@stevekelley2341]

Nice

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks, much appreciated Steve!!

[@douglasreed9237]

That's a beautiful rifle and I'm going to get one myself. I've watched many of his videos to. Like George I'm going to get the medium sized lever to put on the rifle. I'm really not to partial to the big lever. Congrats sweet rifle.

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks!! Yeah it wouldn't have hurt my feeling if they would have made this with a medium lever. I don't mind the big lever, it is the only lever gun I have that has one. The standard size levers are a little small for my liking so a medium would be perfect. I may look to get one of these for my Rossi R92. Thanks again!!

[@carbonspyder235]

Nice Lever Cervus 💥 I like 50 mm on lever guns gives me a lot of looking around 👍🏻

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks. I hear you, lol.

[@BuckIt00]

Held a couple of them traps today at a gun show. Im going to wait on the 336. Fingers crossed 🤞 they start the line. If not ill revisit and not be so closed minded.

[@cervus-venator]

I think, not sure, but I think the 336 will be the next one to re-introduced. If you go to the Marlin web page and look under lever guns they show the 336, but it states not currently in production. It is the same for the Model 1894.

[@randlerichardson5826]

Nice buddy

[@cervus-venator]

Thank you!!

[@АқБурхан]

Good shooting.

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks!!

[@oogboog7049]

When ever they start making 336s again I’ll pick one up

[@cervus-venator]

I think they are getting close. I have a 1970 - 336 in 30-30 and love it. I can't wait to see the new 336 when it comes out. I think you'll really be pleased with it.

[@charlesmorgan1879]

That's a great looking gun and I too would opt for a scope but shoot it with stock sights first to make sure . Try putting your ear pro on stock while setting up stuff , may help...lol I watch Target Suite vids.

[@cervus-venator]

That's a good idea. Now if I can just remember to do that too. lol Thanks!!

[@Dave_Nichols]

super nice rifle, it's on my wish list :P

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks and cool I hope you get one!!

[@YellowHammer26]

👍👍That’s a great looking rifle Cervus. I’ve been a marlin and a ruger fan from way back. I was really glad when ruger purchased the marlin line. And it doesn’t bother me if you put a scope on it , heck I have one on my marlin 30-30. Thanks for sharing.

[@cervus-venator]

Cool yeah I'm a fan of both Ruger and Marlin too. Oh and I do have a scope on my Marlin 30-30 as well.

[@johnbowhunter7676]

I own 2 original marlins (30/30 and 35 Remington), and both are scoped.👌👍

[@cervus-venator]

@@johnbowhunter7676 Cool!! 👍🏼

[@YellowHammer26]

@@johnbowhunter7676 My daughters husband has a marlin 35 rem , I would love to have one of those.

[@m14ninja]

Gorgeous rifle

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks Boswell !! I really like the looks of it too.

[@erockoutdoors633]

👍 🇺🇲 Lever gun fun! Nice, nice, nice.

[@cervus-venator]

Yes they are ERock. I only have a few, but the ones I have are fun to shoot.

[@Raptor-gd6sk]

Beautiful rifle!!.

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks Raptor!!!

[@sammartinez8084]

This is beautiful looking 👍👏 I need one 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks Sam!! And yes you do. I am so enjoying mine!

[@nunyabeezwax1413]

Too bad they didn’t release an actual Marlin guide gun with the straight walnut stock and polished blue finish . This is a bit disappointing .

[@cervus-venator]

Yeah, I'm not sure they will to be honest. I think they are following what Remington was putting out only with slightly better fit and finish. I did look at their sight and the 336 is due to come out and it looks to have a laminate stock as well unlike my original Marlin 336 produced in 1970 that has a walnut stock. There is also the 1894 that should come out soon too and it looks to have a straight hardwood stock, but I can't say if it is walnut or not.

[@94twentytwo76]

Very nice rifle ………… and good shooting Boss 💯🍻🍻👍🏻

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks!!! I'm ready to sling some heavy weight lead with it for sure.

[@chesterwortham5525]

I bought a brand new one last fall it wouldn't eject the first shell had to sent it back to ruger-marlin they put a new ejecter in it send it back and it works fine now

[@cervus-venator]

Wow thanks Chester! I hope that isn't a common issue, but I am sure glad yours was fixed and all good now. Thanks for the info.

[@kevinrollman3101]

The Remington made Alaskan guide model I believe had the 16.25 inch round barrel with the gloved barrel loop. It also had the hardwood stocks painted with the black spider paint impervious to the elements. I really love that beautiful forearm and butt stock on your lever gun. Is it a 336 model? Mine had just the dark walnut stocks with the 18.5 inch octagonal barrel. These 45-70 Marlin lever guns are so much better than these modern sporting rifles. A cannon compared to a pea shooter. Forget those plastic firearms, I’ll take one of these any day.

[@cervus-venator]

I'm not sure what all Marlin lever actions Remington actually made. I do know that they have not made any rifles since 2020 when Ruger purchased the Marlin Arms division that Remington had. The new Ruger made 336 has not been released yet. What I have is the Model 1895 Guide Gun. Check out the Marlin web page under Marlinfirearms and then click on lever actions. You'll see what all has been released by Ruger and what is scheduled to be released. It sounds like your gun with the walnut stock and octagon barrel may actually be an original Marlin made rifle, but I have no idea for sure as I stated I do not know what all Remington made using the marlin name. If you still have yours I'd hang on to it as it is likely a great gun.

[@boogerdog5247]

Now then Cervus, you're gonna have to spend ten or fifteen grand going to Alaska and hunt you a "bar."

[@cervus-venator]

I'm too chicken to hunt a bar. I'd shoot a big ol bull moose though.

[@Outlander18]

Why did you want the 16" barrel instead of the 19"?

[@cervus-venator]

I like a shorter more maneuverable in the brush rifle. Also, if adding a suppressor it is not near as long being 22" vs 25". Given all of that, I am very pleased with what I have plus the longer barrel may help to tame some of that muzzle jump. Good question and thanks for asking.

[@randlerichardson5826]

I can see it buddy

[@cervus-venator]

Cool!!

[@kinjunranger140]

Sometimes things are worth paying a lot for.

[@cervus-venator]

Yeah, you're right. Thanks!!

[@frank6029]

Very nice rifle this is a powerful load it will take out whatever it hits Stay Safe and God Bless 🙏🙏

[@cervus-venator]

Yes, it is a big chunk of lead that is for sure. Thanks!!

[@damrgee8279]

Why can’t they add the extra inch to the tube and make it even with the barrel?

[@cervus-venator]

Because the barrel is threaded to accept a muzzle device. If it wasn't then the magazine tube could be even with the barrel end. If I take the thread protector off to put on a suppressor I need that space below the barrel for the can to fit. I guess marketing research determined that more people were interested in having a muzzle device than an even magazine tube. Good question and thanks for posting it. 👍🏼

[@damrgee8279]

@@cervus-venator I appreciate your response I know it’s a little anal but I don’t think it looks right like that so I would pass

[@cervus-venator]

@@damrgee8279 I'm with you on what feels right to you personally. If that is a deal breaker for you then that is what you should stick with. In other words, it's a lot of money and it if isn't to your liking 100% then you shouldn't get it.

[@chuckdriver8269]

Man, that is a nice rifle. I’d like to have the same weapon with a 14.5” octagon barrel with a 1.5” pinned and welded muzzle break/ flash suppressor to make it a legal 16”. 💥🇺🇸

[@cervus-venator]

Chuck that's certainly be a boss gun right there. I like the short barrels like the Trapper and i like stainless, but I'll still take this one too. It is a good looking rifle and fun to shoot. Thanks for checking it out!!

[@Highgear145]

Ruger did a good job...I have the Remington version of the this rifle

[@cervus-venator]

Cool!! I've heard that Remington tightened the tolerances for quality later in their production, but I really have no idea if they were good, bad, or the same as I never really looked at a Remington made Marlin other than the little Model 60 that I have. All that matters is if it works for you, which I am sure it does. Thanks for checking out the video. I'd love to see a Remington made Guide Gun.

[@Highgear145]

@@cervus-venator I bought mine in 2019...it worked perfect out of the box but I did a bunch of upgrades from Ranger Point Precision

[@cervus-venator]

@@Highgear145 Cool, as I like to do upgrades too. I feel they can really enhance the performance.

[@michaelwiley8888]

Gonna give a hit to Ruger, and its the machine shop on making quality parts, as in deburring, and smoothing sharp edges. Qualty control should kick that info back to them. I see the same on the ruger revolvers too, along with tooling chatter marks, even on the barrel by the cylinder. Beware

[@cervus-venator]

Good points! Thanks for sharing.

[@robertvandick453]

I had a regular 45-70 Marlin, and sold it before I ever shot it.

[@cervus-venator]

Aw Robert, but I guess I understand. Some things we just have to let go.

[@bobmedic3214]

I like my SBL

[@cervus-venator]

Me too! Something about Stainless!! Thanks!

[@MyTrifid]

Very good gun for the collector. Just going out to buy one just to say you have one, you better be prepared to put down a lot of 💰.

[@cervus-venator]

Yes Scott, they are not cheap by any means. I'd been wanting a Marlin 45-70 for several years before I got this one. As state in the video i really wanted the Trapper, but there is something special about the traditional blue and sights on the Guide gun. I saw an old Rem Marlin in 444 at the guns show. He was asking 1600 for it.

[@jarg4212]

It’s beautiful. When you don’t want it any more.sell it to me.🤝👍

[@cervus-venator]

Okay, I'm sure I'll be old and feeble, but I'll make sure the wife knows to contact you when she is selling off my collection. 👍🏼

[@jarg4212]

🤣👍🤝, Good night.

[@evocati6523]

If the people in the wild west had had our scopes available to them they would have used them, nothing wrong with doing what you want with your gun

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks!! My Marlin 336 in 30-30 has a scope on it as well. The only lever gun I do not have a scope on is my Rossi R92 in .357. I have put the scope on the 45-70 and man I can smack some plates with it now. Again, thanks!!

[@flyinfr33domfreedom2]

If this isnt your first pick, why did you buy it? Im sure you could have found a trapper online. The stainless would hold up much better overtime and it has better sights out of the box. This seems like a substantial down grade if you had your eye on the trapper. With that said this is a beautiful fine gun but blued

[@cervus-venator]

At that time these (Marlin 45-70) were very far and few between and hard to come by. Getting one online was also difficult too, but in addition to that I would have had an increased cost with transfer fees and shipping. Either way, I wanted a 45-70 lever gun and in particular the Marlin Ruger made. When this one became available I jumped on it. What I paid is about 400 less than what they are selling for today. Sure I like and prefer Stainless, but I've lived with and worked with blued guns for over 40 years so I personally have no issue with them. I really love and enjoy this gun and I have no regrets in getting it. If I want a stainless, like the trapper, I can get one at any time now as they are readily available; however, they are more expensive than just a few years ago. Oh and I just thought of this, I bought a Rossi R92 in 454 Casull that is Stainless. It is pretty fun, but it isn't the Marlin 95. Thanks for the questions and comments!!

[@flyinfr33domfreedom2]

@cervus-venator that awnser adds substantial context. My first rifle was a remlin marlin 336bl bought on my 18th birthday. Looks just like this. Hated the sights-upgraded to a skinner peep. I loved it but ended up letting it go since ammo was to expensive for my broke 18 year old income. I just purchased an 1894 44 mag sbl to right my wrong, still miss the 336bl. But now I handload 44 mag, so I will actually be able to use this rifle regularly.

[@cervus-venator]

@@flyinfr33domfreedom2 That's awesome with the 44 mag and loading for it. I have a 1970 336 in 30-30. I love shooting that rifle. I have the .357 mag Rossi as well. I bought the dies to do some reloading for it, but that's another project that I just have not got to yet. Oh, I added the Skinner peep to that rifle also. It took me a bit to get it dialed in because I had a bad box of ammo. I thought it was the peep sight, but it wasn't. It was just some really bad ammo. I was missing and key holing at 25 yards. I have a video on it from a year of so ago.

[@nickcirillo6191]

Bunker Buster

[@cervus-venator]

LOL Yes sir!

[@davidwilliams9795]

Very Nice Rifle & Shooting Cervus.💥💥💥👍 I understand about the vision. It's your rifle you can put an Squeeze Ball Horn on it if ya want to.😂 Thanks for sharing👍

[@cervus-venator]

I may just have to round me up one of those squeeze ball horns. LOL Thanks, much appreciated.

[@vincentbearinger2242]

If I'm not mistaken a shotgun scope will not work on a rifle

[@cervus-venator]

Why's that Vincent? I doubt I could put and use a pistol scope on a rifle, but I've already got the shotgun scope mounted and sighted in. To be honest I can't tell any difference between this scope and a rifle scope. Now if you are referring to the Bullet Drop, then yes I agree in that I don't think that will work, but I want to test that. The BDC for the shotgun scope is designed to be zeroed at 50 yard and for slugs with a muzzle velocity of 1900 fps. From what I am seeing the 45-70 projectiles have a similar weight and muzzle velocity. We'll just have to see, but as stated it is already mounted and zeroed so it is working at the moment. If you have any more insight please let me know and thanks.

[@vincentbearinger2242]

@@cervus-venator supposedly a shotgun scope recoil is the exact opposite of a rifle all I'm saying what I heard and what I've been taught all my life you cannot use a shotgun scope on a rifle or a pistol

[@cervus-venator]

@@vincentbearinger2242 Okay thanks Vincent I'll do some research and look into that. I appreciate the info as I had not heard that. 👍🏼

[@randlerichardson5826]

Cervus hey buddy

[@cervus-venator]

Hi Randle. Thanks for coming by and checking out the video.

[@joelpeterson8424]

Nice. But am I the only one who thinks the laminate (plywood) stock with the wild flat-sawn grain is UGLY? Marlin's legacy is being sold with a barn board for furniture. Looks cheapo.

[@cervus-venator]

I wouldn't think you are the only one. I personally like the laminate for a couple of reasons, but I like a solid walnut stock too. There is nothing wrong with liking one thing over another. I used to hate plastic stocks, but now I like them for specific reasons and in specific situations. I wouldn't say I like plastic on everything just like I wouldn't like laminate on everything.

[@joelpeterson8424]

@@cervus-venator Yes, I see your point, and suppose your right that there's various aesthetics and reasons for the laminates. I have firearms with polymer furniture that I find both aesthetically pleasing as well as very functional. I suppose Ruger's Marlin laminate stock is very durable and has dimensional stability. As a collector of relic firearms, I see military arms using laminate furniture in a pinch with wood shortages. I recon I should buy that Marlin and see what time tells us about the laminated stock. Those Ruger M77 MkII with the Zytel boatpaddle attached for a butt stoock looks really good now and are collectible!

[@cervus-venator]

@@joelpeterson8424 Yeah Joel I just did a search on GB for the Ruger MkII and the boat paddles appear to be going for more than the others. I also found a wood Mannlicher stock type that is only about $500 at the moment, but it still has two weeks of bidding to go. I used to hate the Mannlicher stock types, but I've changed my mind over time and actually admire them for their historical significance. I used only like wood stocks, then found the importance of synthetics with the weather as well as the durability of the laminates. After getting a couple of laminates (green/grey) for some .22's I really like the camo aspect in addition to the durability. These days I think I like them all for one reason or another. You can't beat a beautiful piece of Walnut or tiger stripped Maple, but for a good strong utility gun that will get exposed to all kinds of conditions, give me stainless and synthetic. Of course this is all just my opinion on stock types.

[@joelpeterson8424]

@@cervus-venatorRegarding durable field guns: Funny, even though I've purchased rifles to be "beater guns" that I won't have to worry about scratching and denting up, and maybe will paint camo on it some day, I've never been able to treat a firearm roughly and I cringe with any little scratch. I coddle them so and keep them as nice as possible, and haven't gotten the nerve to paint them or lay in the mud with them no matter how inexpensive they are. It's something I can't seem to bear doing. i'm silly that way at this point in time. The Marlin should take whatever someone dishes out, but I'd be wiping spots off it in the rain!

[@cervus-venator]

@@joelpeterson8424 I understand completely. I have a couple of shotguns that are pretty much safe queens because I can't stand the thought of getting them scratched. Now I have one shotgun, a Stoger sxs that my friend laughed at how rough I treat it. Tossing it in the boat during duck season and such. I had the barrels camo dipped to knock the glare off of them. The finish on the stock is about warn off. It has even been under water in the beaver swamp before. So that gun is the prime example of a beater and when I got it, it was like new. I look at like this, if that gun is taking the abuse, then the others are nice and safe at home. Even with my hunting rifles, I was complaining about the finish on my Ruger American Predator in 308 just the other day. I was deer hunting and it was raining. I could see light rust coming up on the barrel from being wet. I gave it a good oil wipe down, but still it makes me mad that a hunting rifle can't take a little weather. I'll likely have the barrel dipped to prevent that in the future. As far as the Marlin Guide Gun, I'll be treating it with kid gloves. Too new and expensive to treat it any other way. Just my opinion.

[@johnskinner5206]

I like it want one don't need it I'll save to

[@cervus-venator]

Same here, didn't need it but wanted it and just saved up for it. Good luck in getting yours 👍🏼

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

I have a scope. My marlin is older and has real wood furniture. Look into reloading, save yourself some money. Peace

[@cervus-venator]

I have an older one too. It is the 336 in 30-30 anniversary 1970 edition and I have a scope on it as well. Back when they put real Walnut on them. I've been in the market for a 444, but they are hard to come by. Reloading is in the plans. I've already picked up some cast bullets and I have plenty of brass. I just need to get the dies and powder if I don't have some that will work for it. Thanks Joseph!

[@kevinrollman3101]

This has to be a wonderful Remington made model because Ruger has only made two SBL models so far.

[@cervus-venator]

Yes the only two SBL that Ruger has made are the Trapper with a Skinner Sight, 16" barrel and a Black Laminate stock. The other SBL is the Model 1895 SBL with a Ghost Ring rear sight, a Picatinny rail and a Gray Laminate stock. What I have is the Marlin (Ruger Made) Model 1895 Guide Gun not stainless, but blue finished. Rear sight is semi-buckhorn and it has a Brown Laminate stock. These are the three Big Loop lever guns in 45-70 that Ruger has released as of 2022. The 336 has not been released yet nor has the Model 1894.

[@timjordan969]

Bad camera angles……

[@cervus-venator]

Appreciate your perspective on it. I went to your channel to see how it should be done but you have no content posted.