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.

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

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.