Marlin 1895 & Henry Lever Action Mounting Solutions: Picatinny Rails, Scope Mounts & Red Dot Options

The Marlin 1895 is one of the most respected lever-action rifles ever made. Whether you use yours for hunting, range work, or as a hard-hitting brush gun, the 1895 has earned its reputation for reliability, power, and classic American design.

While iron sights still have their place, many shooters want a cleaner, faster, and more precise aiming solution. Whether you own a Marlin 1895, Marlin 336, Henry H009 30-30, Henry H010 45-70, Henry H018 .410, Henry H009X-360BH .360 Buckhammer, or a Henry Side Gate Lever Action, a quality Picatinny rail provides a versatile platform for mounting today's optics.

Why Use a Picatinny Rail on a Marlin or Henry Lever Action?

A one-piece Picatinny rail gives your lever-action rifle far more optic flexibility than traditional two-piece bases. Instead of being locked into limited ring placement, you get multiple cross-slots that allow you to position your optic for proper eye relief and comfort.

Benefits of adding a Picatinny rail to your lever-action rifle include:

• More optic flexibility: Mount scopes, red dots, LPVOs, and more.
• Better eye relief adjustment: Multiple slots make it easier to position your optic correctly.
• One-piece strength: A continuous rail gives you a stable mounting surface.
• Picatinny and Weaver compatibility: Works with a wide range of rings and mounts.
• Simple installation: Designed for factory drilled and tapped receivers.

EGW Lever Action Picatinny Rail Options

EGW offers multiple Marlin 1895 scope mount, Henry scope mount, and Picatinny rail options so you can choose the finish and style that best matches your rifle.

What Optics Can You Mount?

Once your Marlin 1895 Picatinny rail, Henry Picatinny rail, or lever-action scope mount is installed, you have a wide range of optic options. This is one of the biggest advantages of using a Picatinny rail instead of a more limited mounting system.

• Traditional hunting scopes
• Low-power variable optics
• Red dot sights
• Scout-style optics
• Compact reflex sights

Red Dot Options for Lever Action Rifles

Red dots are becoming more common on lever-action rifles because they are fast, simple, and easy to use in close-range hunting situations. A red dot can be a great choice for a Marlin 1895, Henry 45-70, Henry 30-30, or similar lever gun, especially for thick woods, hog hunting, bear hunting, and quick target acquisition.

With the correct Picatinny rail installed, you can use a variety of red dot mounts and footprints, including:

• Trijicon RMR / SRO footprint: For optics like the RMR, SRO, Holosun 407C, 507C, and similar optics.
• Vortex Venom / Burris FastFire / Docter footprint: For common compact reflex sights.
• DeltaPoint Pro footprint: For DeltaPoint Pro, Shield RMS, RMSc, SMS, JPoint, and similar optics.
• C-More footprint: For C-More STS, STS2, RTS2, and similar optics.

Compatible Rifle Models

Many of these EGW mounting solutions fit a variety of popular lever-action rifles beyond the Marlin 1895. Depending on the specific rail selected, compatible models may include:

• Marlin 1895
• Marlin 336
• Marlin 375
• Marlin 444
• Marlin Camp Carbine 9mm
• Marlin Camp Carbine .45 ACP
• Rossi 95, where listed on the product page
• Henry 30-30 (H009)
• Henry 45-70 (H010)
• Henry .410 (H018, 20" Barrel Models)
• Henry .360 Buckhammer (H009X-360BH)
• Henry Side Gate Lever Action (H024)

Installation Tips for Your Lever Action Scope Mount

• Confirm that your receiver is factory drilled and tapped.
• Clean the receiver holes before installation.
• Test fit the rail before applying threadlocker.
• Use blue threadlocker on the screws.
• Torque screws carefully and evenly.
• Check optic clearance, hammer clearance, and eye relief before final setup.

Which Lever Action Mount Should You Choose?

For most shooters, the standard black Marlin 1895 Picatinny rail is the best all-around choice. It is clean, simple, durable, and works well with most hunting scopes and red dot setups.

If you are building a custom rifle, the Burnt Bronze or Silver rail may be a better match for your finish. If you want a more rugged setup or plan to run a heavier optic, the Heavy Duty rail is worth considering.

These mounting solutions are popular among owners of the Marlin 1895, Marlin 336, Henry H009 30-30, Henry H010 45-70, Henry H018 .410, Henry .360 Buckhammer, and Henry Side Gate rifles. Whether you're installing a traditional hunting scope, LPVO, or red dot sight, a properly fitted Picatinny rail provides the foundation for a reliable optic setup.

Shop EGW Marlin 1895 & Lever Action Mounting Solutions

Whether you want to mount a scope, red dot, or modern optic, EGW has a Marlin 1895 mounting solution, Henry scope mount, and lever-action Picatinny rail option built for your rifle.

• Black Marlin 1895 Picatinny Rail 0 MOA
• Burnt Bronze Lever Action Picatinny Rail 0 MOA
• Silver Marlin 1895 Picatinny Rail 0 MOA
• Heavy Duty Black Marlin 1895 Picatinny Rail 0 MOA