Description
The XS Ghost Ring WS set is one of the classic upgrades for a Marlin 1895, and for good reason. It swaps out the factory buckhorn rear and blade front for a large rear aperture paired with a bold white stripe front post. That combination lets your eye naturally center the front sight in the ring, so you pick up targets quicker and shoot better in the low light you tend to run into at dawn and dusk. It works great on its own or paired with an XS Lever Scout Mount, though it isn't meant to run with a Lever Rail.
What Makes the XS Ghost Ring WS Tick
The rear ghost ring is fully adjustable for windage and elevation. Windage is handled by an opposing screw setup rather than drifting the sight, which a lot of folks find easier to dial in and keep put, while elevation is set through aperture thread adjustment. The set ships with two apertures, a .230-inch and a .191-inch inside diameter, so you can pick the bigger one for more light at last shooting light or the smaller one for a tighter, more precise hold in bright conditions.
Built From Steel, Made in Fort Worth
Everything here is all-steel, precision machined in Fort Worth, Texas. The White Stripe front sight replaces your existing blade and ramp with a blued steel body wearing a painted white stripe face. That white-on-black post stands out against pretty much any background, whether you're looking at brush, a dark hide, or snow. It's a rugged, no-nonsense build meant to hold up to hard recoil from big-bore lever guns and years of field use.
This set fits the Marlin 1895 in .45-70, .450, and .444 that use a screw-on front sight blade and ramp. It won't fit models with the front blade dovetailed directly into the barrel, so give your barrel a quick look before ordering. Installation is a doable at-home job, and since the rear sight moves back to the receiver, plan to re-zero once it's mounted. Alternate front sight heights are available if you need extra room to dial in your zero.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: XS Sights
- Model: Ghost Ring WS
- Manufacturer Part Number: ML-0013-5
- UPC: 647533019811
- Fits: Marlin 1895 (.45-70 / .450 / .444) with screw-on ramp-style front sight
- Front Sight: White Stripe, blued steel post
- Rear Sight: Adjustable ghost ring, windage and elevation
- Rear Apertures: .230" and .191" inside diameter
- Windage Adjustment: Opposing screw mechanism
- Elevation Adjustment: Aperture thread adjustment
- Material: All-steel
- Finish: Blued / matte black
- Style: Backup iron sights, adjustable
- Made In: Fort Worth, TX
- Package Length: 8.2 inches
What’s Included
- White Stripe front sight
- Adjustable ghost ring rear sight
- .230" rear aperture
- .191" rear aperture
- Mounting screws
- Thread locker
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this XS Ghost Ring set fit my Marlin 1895?
It's built for the Marlin 1895 in .45-70, .450, and .444 that use a front sight blade and ramp screwed onto the barrel. It won't fit rifles that have the front blade dovetailed directly into the barrel, so check your barrel first. If you're running a newer Ruger-made Marlin, double-check the front sight screw spacing before ordering.
Can I install the XS Ghost Ring WS myself?
Yes, this is a doable at-home install for most owners with basic hand tools. You'll remove the factory rear sight and swap the front blade and ramp for the White Stripe front. Since the rear sight moves back to the receiver, plan to head to the range and re-zero once everything is mounted.
What's the difference between the two apertures it comes with?
You get a .230-inch and a .191-inch inside diameter aperture. The larger .230 lets in more light and works well at dawn, dusk, or in low light, while the .191 gives you a tighter, more precise sight picture in bright conditions. It's easy to swap between them depending on how and where you're hunting.
Does the XS Ghost Ring work with an optic or rail?
This set can be run on its own or paired with an XS Lever Scout Mount for a forward-mounted scout scope or red dot. It is not designed to work with the XS Lever Rail, which uses a different ghost ring setup. If a full rail is your goal, XS makes a separate Lever Rail Ghost Ring package for that.






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