I don't know why some people have said Marlin doesn't have an Octagonal barrel. The Marlin 1895 with the 26" barrel is the 'Cowboy' model and it comes with a blued 26" octagonal barrel. Marlin has been making this model since the 1980's.

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I don't know why some people have said Marlin doesn't have an Octagonal barrel.  The Marlin 1895 with the 26" barrel is the 'Cowboy' model and it comes with a blued 26" octagonal barrel.  Marlin has been making this model since the 1980's.

Randy I. · Answer

you are correct and this should others find the correct rifle the full specs are Features:
45-70 Gov't.
9-shot tubular magazine
Lever action; side ejection; solid-top receiver; deeply blued metal surfaces; hammer block safety
American black walnut straight- grip stock; tough Mar- Shield finish
26" tapered octagon barrel with deep-cut Ballard-type rifling (6 grooves)
1:20" twist rate
Adjustable Marbles Arms semi-buckhorn rear sight and Marbles front sight post
44 1⁄2" long
13 3/8" length of pull
7 lbs. approximate weight

James G. · Answer

Joey, thanks for following up with accurate information Sir. The Community appreciates it and will be better informed for it. Cheers!

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I don't know why some people have said Marlin doesn't have an Octagonal barrel. The Marlin 1895 with the 26" barrel is the 'Cowboy' model and it comes with a blued 26" octagonal barrel. Marlin has been making this model since the 1980's.