Marlin Model 1895 (5/14)

The Marlin 1895 is a big bore lever action chambered in .45-70 Government, and is often employed as a guide gun. In other words, it’s a rifle that hunting or hiking guides will often carry and use for defense in quick encounters with big game. The .45-70 delivers a significant level of kick, but is also powerful enough to drop anything in North America, though granted the .45-70 is also definitely a mid range caliber, and you would be wise to switch to something else for ranges beyond a hundred and fifty yards.