well since I was wondering, I went to the only source I could find Norm Flayderman's (sic)?.
the 1895 marlin did come in 45/70. but the action was like the 93-94 with a closed bolt. not that this info is going to cure anything except curiosity. mine. book still had it wrong with the current 1895 being shown.


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