Ruger has announced the first Ruger-made Marlin firearms the Marlin Model 1895 SBL lever-action rifle.
Marlin Firearms states “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.
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.”
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″ x 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, nickel-plated bolt aids smooth cycling.
- Oversized lever loop provides clearance for operation with heavy gloves.
- Slimmed-down 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 lbs.
- Overall Length:37.25″
- Length of Pull:13.38″
- Barrel Length:19″
- Thread Pattern:11/16″ x 24
- Thread Cap:Match-Polished
- Barrel:Cold Hammer-Forged Stainless Steel
- Twist:1:20″ RH
- Grooves:6
- UPC:7-36676-70478-1
To learn more about Ruger and Marlin Firearms. CLICK HERE
[…] Ruger has recently expanded on their popular Wrangler revolver series with new models featuring a 3.75″ cold hammer-forged barrel, birdshead patterned grip frame, and Cerakote color variants of Black, Silver, and Burnt Bronze. […]