The Marlin 1895 rifle is as tried and true as the tradition from which they're forged. Lightweight and hard-hitting, the lever-action 1895 carbine is the rifle of choice for many professional hunting guides. Powerful, handy, and fast handling, there really isn't a better rifle for close-medium range hunting than a Marlin 1895 GBL. It features a "Guide Gun" length platform and an oversized lever loop (GBL stands for Guide Big Loop).