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Hardware Review: Marlin Model 1895 Dark

If you think lever-action rifles should only have walnut stocks and a blued-metal finish, then the new Marlin Dark series with its polymer buttstock and aluminum AR-esque handguard probably won’t be your thing. That’s a shame, because this recent offering in Marlin’s line of modernized, capable lever-action rifles has a lot going for it in terms of performance, functionality and fun.

#SundayGunday: Marlin Model 1895 Dark Series

This week on #SundayGunday, were taking a look at the Model 1895 Dark Series lever action, from Marlin Firearms.

New for 2024: Marlin Model 1895 Dark Series in .45-70 & more

Marlin has debuted its 1895 Dark Series of lever-action firearms, along with several other additions to the 1895 family, at the 2024 SHOT Show.

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