This is an example of a standard production 1895 lever action rifle. The top of the barrel has the two line address and is marked "Marlin Firearms Co. New Haven Ct. U.S.A., over the patent dates of Oct. 11, 1887, April 2, 1889 and August 1, 1893," The top rear section of the barrel is marked "40-65" intended to be for the old black powder cartridges. The top of the receiver is marked "MARLIN SAFETY", and the top of the tang is marked "MODEL 1895". The top of the barrel is fitted with a Marbles bead front sight, and a Marbles adjustable rear sight. It has the straight grip walnut stock and forend.