This is the 1895 weak weak spot, especially with the 45-70, because of it's large base.
This is what it looks like when it goes. Not mine, photo on line. If one is careful with loads, this won't happen.
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I'm guessing that those with Marlin 1895 receivers that "let go" probably stated that their loads "are safe in my gun" prior to the moment they discovered they weren't.
