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Work order — Marlin Model 1895
Taking the firearm apart for a job such as refinishing, and putting it back together to specification. Generated from the Pew-Takedown entry last updated 2026-10-29. Confidence: high.
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Before you startEducational guide only. Some information comes from non-authoritative sources. Always consult your manufacturer's manual and a licensed gunsmith. Verify your firearm is unloaded before every procedure.
- Marlin Firearms limits owner disassembly: Lever off, bolt assembly pulled from the receiver, ejector lifted out, butt stock removed. Hammer and trigger assembly stay in the receiver.
- This work order is written for the Marlin Model 1895. It is reported to cover Marlin 1895 Guide Gun; Marlin 1895 SBL; Marlin 1895 Trapper — if the firearm on the bench is one of those, check the torque notes: values do not always carry over.
Shop difficulty: Tier 3 of 3
About 64 pieces with the bolt, carrier and lever kept as assemblies; Marlin says centerfire lever actions should not be stripped past the field strip except by the factory, and the hammer, magazine and sear/trigger springs all have to be controlled. Lever-action internals put it at the hard end of the rifle group, though Marlin is simpler than a Winchester 94. 60 parts (Complete rifle (one list for 1895 and 336; bolt, carrier, ejector, lever as assemblies; sights vary by series)). Pew-Takedown's rating, not the manufacturer's.
Bench time: strip ~50 min, rebuild ~80 min (estimate). Actual: strip ______ rebuild ______
Special tools:
- Gunsmith (hollow-ground) screwdrivers — Lever, tang, carrier, hammer and loading gate screws, which burr easily
- Pin punches — Trigger, trigger spring and hammer strut pins
- Brass/nylon drift or sight pusher — Dovetail rear sight and front sight
Watch for:
- Marlin tells owners not to strip a centerfire lever action past the field strip (lever, bolt, ejector, buttstock); the trigger plate, hammer, carrier and safety work behind it is factory work. (both; Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.)
- The hammer, the tubular magazine and the sear/trigger assembly are all spring-loaded and jump when released; they have to be controlled coming out and compressed again going back in. (both; Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.)
- Reaching the trigger, sear and trigger safety blocker means removing the stock, bolt and hammer assembly first, and the sear/safety/bolt interaction has to be checked on reassembly. (both; The Firearm Blog)
- The cross-bolt safety is held by a detent ball and spring under a detent screw; the ball and spring are loose once the screw is out (the list marks them factory-fit). (both; Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.)
Tools
- Flat-blade screwdriver — The lever pivot screw. Use a properly fitting blade.
1. Clear and make safe
- Point the muzzle in a safe direction and keep your finger off the trigger.
- If the rifle has a crossbolt safety, engage it.
- Work the lever fully open and closed repeatedly, catching each cartridge as it ejects, until no more feed from the magazine.
- With the lever open, inspect the chamber and the carrier with a light, and look into the loading gate to confirm the magazine tube is empty.
Warning: Chamber, carrier, and tube. A lever gun can hold a round in any of the three. - Physically confirm the chamber is empty, then remove all live ammunition from the work area.
2. Disassemble
Manufacturer's video: Marlin Model 1895 SBL Disassembly Tech Tip (Marlin Firearms)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4gDgh0JfIo
Field Strip — Lever and Bolt Removal
- Complete the Clear and Make Safe procedure, and put on eye protection. Work on a bench covered with an old blanket or a piece of shallow-nap rug, and keep a shoebox to drop parts into as they come off.
Warning: The manual asks for eye protection and warns that parts under spring tension — the hammer, the tubular magazine components, the sear and trigger assembly — will jump when released.
Tip: A covered bench stops the rifle sliding and catches pins and springs before they reach the floor. - Open the action by rotating the lever downward and forward until the bolt is fully rearward.
- Engage the safety by moving the safety button fully to the shooter's right. The red band must not be visible.
Tip: The manual's sequence uses the safety button, not the hammer's half-cock notch. - Look into the ejection port and check the chamber, loading port, and magazine for cartridges.
- Rotate the lever halfway through its stroke, so the bolt sits about halfway closed.
Tip: The lever mounting screw will not clear with the lever fully open or fully closed. - Remove the lever mounting screw by turning it counter-clockwise.
- Pull the lever down and out of the bolt assembly and receiver.
- Lay the receiver flat with the ejection port facing up, then pull the bolt assembly rearward out of the receiver.
Warning: Ejection port up. Turn the receiver over and the ejector moves out of position. - Lift the ejector out through the ejection port with a pair of pliers, taking care not to damage it.
- Stop here for cleaning. If you also need the butt stock off, remove the tang screw behind the hammer and pull the stock straight back off the receiver.
Warning: Lever-action centrefire rifles should not be disassembled beyond what the manual describes, except by the factory.
3. Refinish
The components the procedures above separate. Coating, masking and cure are outside this database; follow your coating system's instructions. A part the manufacturer marks "factory fit" should not be swapped or reworked.
| Component separated | Out | Coated | Back in |
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| Lever mounting screw | |||
| Finger lever | |||
| Bolt assembly | |||
| Ejector |
| Component | Material | Factory finish | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receiver Guide Gun Series Model 1895, 45-70 Govt, model 70456 | alloy steel | — | [2] |
| Whole firearm Guide Gun Series Model 1895, 45-70 Govt, model 70456 | Alloy Steel | Matte Blued | [2] |
| Barrel Guide Gun Series Model 1895, 45-70 Govt, model 70456 | Alloy Steel | — | [2] |
| Stock Guide Gun Series Model 1895, 45-70 Govt, model 70456 | Brown Laminate | — | [2] |
| Receiver SBL Series Model 1895, 45-70 Govt, model 70478 | stainless steel | — | [3] |
| Whole firearm SBL Series Model 1895, model 70478 | Stainless Steel | Polished Stainless | [3] |
| Barrel SBL Series Model 1895, model 70478 | Stainless Steel | — | [3] |
| Stock SBL Series Model 1895, model 70478 | Gray Laminate | — | [3] |
The manufacturer's full parts list (60 parts) is on the reference page.
4. Reassemble
Manufacturer's video: Marlin Model 1895 SBL Reassembly Tech Tip (Marlin Firearms)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk2aIPzS7Dk
Reassembly
- Check that the barrel is free of obstructions and the chamber is empty before the bolt goes back in. Eye protection stays on.
- Insert the ejector into the ejector slot with its closed end to the rear. The post must rest in the hole at the rear end of the slot, and the flat spring must sit in the slot pointing toward the muzzle.
Tip: Get this orientation wrong and the rifle will not eject. Check it before the bolt goes in. - Check that the locking bolt is down, in the unlocked position. If it is up, push it down from the rear of the receiver with a small screwdriver.
Tip: This is the step people miss. A locking bolt left up will not let the bolt assembly seat. - Hold the hammer down and insert the bolt assembly into the rear of the receiver with the extractor to the shooter's right.
Tip: Both hands are busy here. Keep the rifle flat so the ejector stays in its slot as the bolt goes past it. - Push the bolt forward about halfway to closed — the bolt should occupy about half the ejection port.
- From the bottom of the receiver, insert the lever up through the lever slot in the bolt assembly until the lever's mounting hole lines up with the receiver's.
- Insert the lever mounting screw from the shooter's right and tighten it hand tight. Do not over-tighten.
- If the butt stock was removed, fit it onto the rear of the receiver and tighten its mounting screw snug. Do not over-tighten.
- Check that all receiver screws are tight — three on the shooter's right (hammer, carrier, loading gate) and the trigger guard plate support screw on the left — without attempting to remove or loosen them.
Tip: The manual gives Torx bit sizes and torque figures for these; use them rather than feel. - Leave the safety engaged, then perform the function check.
5. Torque
| Fastener | Specification | Sequence | Source | Applied | Init. |
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| Handguard Screws (Dark Series) (key 2, Torx T10) Model 1895 and Model 336 rifles fitted with Torx screws |
8–11 in-lb 0.9–1.2 N·m · 0.67–0.92 ft-lb |
[1] p. 58 | |||
| Lever Screw (key 18, Torx T20) Model 1895 and Model 336 rifles fitted with Torx screws |
8–12 in-lb 0.9–1.4 N·m · 0.67–1 ft-lb |
[1] p. 58 | |||
| Trigger Guard Plate Screw (key 19, Torx T20) Model 1895 and Model 336 rifles fitted with Torx screws |
18–24 in-lb 2–2.7 N·m · 1.5–2 ft-lb |
[1] p. 58 | |||
| Hammer Screw (key 20, Torx T20) Model 1895 and Model 336 rifles fitted with Torx screws |
2–4 in-lb 0.23–0.45 N·m · 0.17–0.33 ft-lb |
[1] p. 58 | |||
| Carrier Screw (key 21, Torx T10) Model 1895 and Model 336 rifles fitted with Torx screws |
10–12 in-lb 1.1–1.4 N·m · 0.83–1 ft-lb |
[1] p. 58 | |||
| Trigger Guard Plate Support Screw (key 22, Torx T20) Model 1895 and Model 336 rifles fitted with Torx screws |
18–24 in-lb 2–2.7 N·m · 1.5–2 ft-lb |
[1] p. 58 | |||
| Tang Screw (key 23, Torx T20) Model 1895 and Model 336 rifles fitted with Torx screws |
30–35 in-lb 3.4–4 N·m · 2.5–2.9 ft-lb |
[1] p. 58 | |||
| Loading Gate Screw (key 24, Torx T8) Model 1895 and Model 336 rifles fitted with Torx screws |
5–10 in-lb 0.56–1.1 N·m · 0.42–0.83 ft-lb |
[1] p. 58 | |||
| 52 Scope Rail Screws (key 50,, Torx T10) Model 1895 and Model 336 rifles fitted with Torx screws |
18–22 in-lb 2–2.5 N·m · 1.5–1.8 ft-lb |
[1] p. 58 | |||
| 54 Front Sight Screws (key 50,, Torx T10) Model 1895 and Model 336 rifles fitted with Torx screws |
6–9 in-lb 0.68–1 N·m · 0.5–0.75 ft-lb |
[1] p. 58 | |||
| Rear Sight Screw (key 51, Torx T10) Model 1895 and Model 336 rifles fitted with Torx screws |
18–22 in-lb 2–2.5 N·m · 1.5–1.8 ft-lb |
[1] p. 58 |
Reported by other sources — not the manufacturer
Not a manufacturer specificationConfirm with the manufacturer or a licensed gunsmith before use. Where these differ from a manufacturer value above, the manufacturer wins.
| Fastener | Reported value | Sequence | Source | Applied | Init. |
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| Hand guard interior screws (7) joining upper and lower halves Magpul ELG M-LOK Hand Guard – Marlin (MAG1381) on a Marlin 1895 .45-70 with forearm end cap Reported by Magpul Industries (secondary) — not the manufacturer |
10–12 in-lb 1.1–1.4 N·m · 0.83–1 ft-lb |
[4] PDF p. 1 (single page) (PDF p. 1) | |||
| Handguard front hold-down screws Midwest Industries Marlin M-LOK Handguard (MI-MARMR) on a Marlin 1895 with forward handguard cap (excluding CB model) Reported by Midwest Industries, Inc. (secondary) — not the manufacturer |
20 in-lb 2.3 N·m · 1.7 ft-lb |
Threadlocker: Vibra-tite on all installation screws |
[5] PDF p. 1 (single page) (PDF p. 1) | ||
| Handguard brass set screws (front, against barrel) Midwest Industries Marlin M-LOK Handguard (MI-MARMR) on a Marlin 1895 with forward handguard cap (excluding CB model) Reported by Midwest Industries, Inc. (secondary) — not the manufacturer |
5 in-lb 0.56 N·m · 0.42 ft-lb |
Threadlocker: Vibra-tite on all installation screws |
[5] PDF p. 1 (single page) (PDF p. 1) | ||
| Forward steel handguard screws (6) Midwest Industries Marlin 1895 Extended M-LOK Sight System (MI-MAR1895XRS) on a Marlin 1895 with handguard cap (excluding CB model) Reported by Midwest Industries, Inc. (secondary) — not the manufacturer |
20 in-lb 2.3 N·m · 1.7 ft-lb |
[6] PDF p. 1 (single page) (PDF p. 1) | |||
| Brass screws (handguard) Midwest Industries Marlin 1895 Extended M-LOK Sight System (MI-MAR1895XRS) on a Marlin 1895 Reported by Midwest Industries, Inc. (secondary) — not the manufacturer |
5 in-lb 0.56 N·m · 0.42 ft-lb |
[6] PDF p. 1 (single page) (PDF p. 1) | |||
| Top rail receiver screws Midwest Industries Marlin 1895 Extended M-LOK Sight System (MI-MAR1895XRS) on a Marlin 1895 Reported by Midwest Industries, Inc. (secondary) — not the manufacturer |
10 in-lb 1.1 N·m · 0.83 ft-lb |
[6] PDF p. 1 (single page) (PDF p. 1) | |||
| Ghost ring rail base, two shorter receiver screws Midwest Industries Marlin 1895 Ghost Ring Rail (MI lists models 70478, 70905, 70901, 70902, 70450, 70906) Reported by Midwest Industries, Inc. (secondary) — not the manufacturer |
max. 10 in-lb 1.1 N·m · 0.83 ft-lb |
Threadlocker: Vibra-tite (provided) |
[7] PDF p. 1 (single page) (PDF p. 1) | ||
| Lever rail front pillar jack screw (in rear-sight dovetail) XS Sights Lever Rail (with or without ghost ring set) on a Marlin 1895 (.45-70/.450/.444) Reported by XS Sights (secondary) — not the manufacturer |
15–18 in-lb 1.7–2 N·m · 1.2–1.5 ft-lb |
The maker says not to tighten beyond this range. | [8] PDF p. 2 of 6 (PDF p. 2) | ||
| Lever rail attaching screws (rear sight screw, mid rail screws into receiver) and pillar nut XS Sights Lever Rail (with or without ghost ring set) on a Marlin 1895 (.45-70/.450/.444) Reported by XS Sights (secondary) — not the manufacturer |
15–18 in-lb 1.7–2 N·m · 1.2–1.5 ft-lb |
Threadlocker: Blue thread locking compound |
[8] PDF p. 2 of 6 (PDF p. 2) | ||
| Front sight base screws (XS Integral, Standard or Clockable base) XS Sights front sight base on a Marlin lever rifle (instructions: 'Integral Base Not Applicable for Henry or Rossi') Reported by XS Sights (secondary) — not the manufacturer |
12–15 in-lb 1.4–1.7 N·m · 1–1.2 ft-lb |
Threadlocker: Thread locker on base bottom and threads |
[8] PDF p. 5 of 6 (PDF p. 5) |
Notes: From the torque table in the Ruger-made Marlin Model 1895 and Model 336 instruction manual (p. 58), which covers rifles fitted with Torx screws — Ruger's words are "models so equipped". Earlier Marlin rifles with slotted screws are not covered. Every value is a range in inch-pounds; key numbers refer to the exploded view on p. 56. Read this before refinishing: the reassembly procedure (p. 41) tells owners to tighten the four receiver screws — hammer, carrier and loading gate screws on the right, trigger guard plate support screw on the left — without over-tightening, and says "Do not attempt to remove or loosen these screws." Their values are listed here because Ruger publishes them, not as an invitation to take them out.
Fit or check on rebuild
- Factory-fit parts — Hammer, sear, trigger guard plate, locking bolt and safety parts are marked factory-fit; keep each rifle's parts together
- Sear/safety/bolt function — Check safety, trigger, sear and bolt interaction through the lever stroke
- Sight re-zero — Dovetail sights moved for coating must be re-zeroed
6. Function check
- Completely unload the rifle and check the chamber, loading port, and magazine through the ejection port before testing anything.
- Open the action fully and engage the safety.
- Rear firing pin test: push on the rear firing pin from the bottom of the bolt, then release. It must return to the downward, disconnected position without hesitation. If it does not, the rifle is not safe to fire — it goes back to the manufacturer, not to the range.
- Look into the ejection port and confirm the firing pin tip is NOT protruding from the bolt face. A protruding firing pin means the rifle is not safe.
- With the safety engaged, cycle the action fully open and fully closed.
- Disengage the safety and, with the rifle pointed in a safe direction, pull the trigger fully rearward. The hammer should release.
- Confirm the trigger returns completely forward each time it is released.
- Cycle the action and repeat the last three steps several times.
If any check fails, the firearm is not safe to fire. Stop and see a licensed gunsmith.
Sources
- Marlin Model 1895 and Model 336 Lever-Action Rifles Instruction Manual — Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. primary
https://www.marlinfirearms.com/assets/pdfs/RM-Marlin-1895.pdf - Marlin Guide Gun Series Model 1895 — Specifications (model 70456) — Marlin Firearms (Sturm, Ruger & Co.) primary
https://www.marlinfirearms.com/s/model_70456/ - Marlin Firearms (Sturm, Ruger & Co.) — — Marlin Firearms (Sturm, Ruger & Co.) primary
https://www.marlinfirearms.com/s/model_70478/ - Magpul MAG1381 ELG M-LOK Hand Guard – Marlin — Installation Instructions — Magpul Industries secondary
https://magpul.com/media/wysiwyg/Instructions/MAG1381_INSRT_ELG-M_092-0109-B.pdf - Midwest Industries Marlin M-LOK Handguard (MI-MARMR) — Installation Instructions — Midwest Industries, Inc. secondary
https://midwestindustriesinc.com/content/installation-instructions/Marlin-Handguard-MARMR-Instructions.pdf - Midwest Industries Marlin 1895 Extended Handguard Sight System (MI-MAR1895XRS) — Instructions — Midwest Industries, Inc. secondary
https://midwestindustriesinc.com/content/installation-instructions/Marlin-1895-Extended-Handguard-Sight-System-MI-MAR1895XRS-Instructions.pdf - Midwest Industries Marlin 1895 Ghost Ring Rail — Instructions — Midwest Industries, Inc. secondary
https://midwestindustriesinc.com/content/installation-instructions/Marlin-1895-Ghost-Ring-Rail-Instructions.pdf - XS Sights Lever Rail & Rear Sight Installation — Marlin 1895/336/1894, Henry, Rossi R95 — XS Sights secondary
https://xssights.com/content/Install%20Instructions/Lever%20Rail%20%26%20Rear%20Sight%20Installation%20-%20Marlin%201895-336-1894-Henry-Rossi%20R95%20compiled.pdf - Review: Quick Enhancements for Marlin Leverguns — The Firearm Blog secondary
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/02/14/review-quick-enhancements-marlin-leverguns/
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