New MARLIN® MODEL 1895™ SBL LEVER ACTION – 19.1″ COLD HAMMER FORGED STAINLESS STEEL BARREL – 45-70 GOV’T RIFLE

New Marlin® MODEL 1895™ SBL Lever Action – 19.1″ Cold Hammer Forged Stainless Steel Barrel – 45-70 Gov’t Rifle

This American-made lever-action rifle was manufactured with great pride and attention to detail. You can expect the same time-honored design as the traditional 1895, combined with Ruger’s trusted reputation for producing high-quality, reliable firearms.

QUALITY CRAFTED INTO EVERY RIFLE

Improved manufacturing processes create tight tolerances, resulting in a reliable, attractive rifle. Multi-layered quality control procedures, including daily function and accuracy audits and multiple inspections, result in a high-quality product.

NEW IMPROVEMENTS:
*Ghost ring rear sight is adjustable for windage/elevation and tritium fiber optic, high visibility day/night front sight allows for quicker target acquisition in low light
*Updated Picatinny rail provides a stable mounting surface for scope rings and a variety of modern optics
*Polished bolt with spiral flutes adds a distinctive, classy look and a smoother action
*Refined stock fit and thinner forend improve aesthetics and ergonomics
*Improved finish on the stock and forend and checkered grip panels provide superior grip in all conditions
*Threaded barrel, with a match-polished, factory-installed thread protector, has a 11/16″-24 pattern to accommodate a muzzle brake or other barrel accessories

NEW DETAILS:
*Location of manufacture on the barrel reads “Mayodan, NC”
*New “RP” proof mark located on the left side of the firearm
*Ruger-made Marlin® rifles begin with the serial prefix of “RM”
*Marlin Horse and Rider logo laser engraved on the grip
*The traditional black and white Marlin bullseye located on the rifle stock is now red and white

FEATURES:
*Receiver, lever and trigger guard plate are CNC machined from 416 stainless steel forgings
*Barrel is made of 410 stainless steel and is cold hammer-forged which results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity
*Threaded barrel, with factory-installed thread protector, has a 11/16″-24 pattern to accommodate a muzzle brake or other barrel accessories
*Updated Picatinny rail provides a stable mounting surface for scope rings and a variety of modern optics
*Ghost ring rear sight is adjustable for windage/elevation and tritium fiber optic, high visibility day/night front sight allows for quicker target acquisition in low light
*Six-round, tubular magazine with a loading gate located on the receiver
*Soft-rubber buttpad effectively absorbs recoil
*Positive, push-button, cross-bolt manual safety and traditional half-cock hammer
*Reliably feeds a wide range of .45-70 Govt. factory ammunition and bullet types
*Durable, laminate buttstock and forend remain dimensionally stable in varying weather conditions
*Sharp checkering provides an excellent grip in all weather conditions
*Spiral-fluted, polished bolt aids smooth cycling
*Oversized lever loop provides clearance for operation with heavy gloves
*Slim forend for an attractive look and comfortable feel
*Also includes: Sling swivel studs, offset hammer spur

SPECIFICATIONS:
Model#: 70478
Caliber: 45-70 Govt
Capacity: 6+1
Stock: Gray Laminate
Material: Stainless Steel
Finish: Polished Stainless
Front Sight: High Visibility Tritium Fiber Optic
Rear Sight: Adjustable Ghost Ring
Weight: 7.3 lb.
Overall Length: 37.25″
Length of Pull: 13.38″
Barrel Length: 19.1″
Thread Pattern: 11/16″-24
Thread Cap: Match-Polished
Barrel: Cold Hammer-Forged Stainless Steel
Twist: 1:20″ RH
Grooves: 6
UPC: 7-36676-70478-1