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Why is it "Marlin 1895 SS" when it's not stainless

HappyNanoqHappyNanoq Member Posts: 12,023
edited October 2010 in Ask the Experts
The thread subject says it all.

I was wondering why the ;arlin 1895 SS, isn't a "stainless"


I mean, when other models have an S in the model-designation when it's "Stainless" - like the Marlin 1895GS (Guidegun Stainless).

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  • quickmajikquickmajik Member Posts: 15,576 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I think it has to do with the pistol grip/lever design.

    Here is a 1895SS with lyman dopsite

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=196842867

    all kinds of em on the auction side with Light and dark wood.
  • tsr1965tsr1965 Member Posts: 8,682 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I do believe that the GS refers to the 1895 G=guide gun, and S= straight stock. If a rifle is stainless, most manufacturer's use the "SS" to declare it "Stainless Steel".

    Best
  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I can't find an 1895 SS Happy Bear, but the GS is indeed a straight stocked stainless version of the 1895.
  • HappyNanoqHappyNanoq Member Posts: 12,023
    edited November -1
    Well, another forum-friend found one, and it's an anniversary model (100 years?) supposedly made in 1995.


    But I've found that there is indeed a Marlin 1895 SS - but the "SS" at that time was not "Stainless" as we would think today.


    The Marlin 1895 SS model was : Sporter Safety

    The "Sporter" was pistol grip
    The "Safety" was a model with the (at that time) new cross bolt safety.

    There wasn't many of these made.


    At least, that's what I found.
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