Marlin Model 70P
| Marlin Model 70P | |
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| Type | Semi-automatic rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Variants | 70PSS |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.25 lb (1.47 kg) |
| Length | 35.25 in |
| Barrel length | 16.25 in, with Micro-Groove rifling |
| Cartridge | .22 LR |
| Action | Semi-automatic self-loading |
| Rate of fire | less than 2 seconds per shot, typical |
| Feed system | 7 and 10-round magazines |
| Sights | adjustable open rear, ramp front sight with high visibility orange post; cutaway Wide-Scan hood; integral .22 tip-off scope mounting rail. |
The Marlin Model 70P, also known as the Marlin Papoose, is a .22 Long Rifle semi-automatic rifle manufactured by Marlin Firearms. The rifle is notable for its portability; it is less than 21 inches (530 mm) in length when disassembled and weighs 3.25 pounds. Disassembly requires loosening a barrel retention nut by hand or with a supplied tool. It is designed as a hiker and camper utility rifle, and appeals to the same market as the AR-7. The Model 70P is based on the earlier Marlin Model 70 (currently listed as Model 795) that has a fixed barrel and conventional stock. Its semi-automatic action originated with the Marlin Model 60. The Marlin Model 70PSS variant has a synthetic stock and stainless steel barrel.
The rifle has an open rear sight and ramp front sight with high visibility orange post surrounded by a cutaway hood. The receiver has an integral .22 tip-off scope mounting rail. Swivel studs for a carrying strap are embedded in the synthetic stock. Included Marlin accessories are a 7-round metal magazine, a tool for adjusting the barrel nut, and a padded nylon carrying case designed to float in water. Optional accessories from Marlin include 7 and 10-round nickel plated metal magazines. Third party 25-round magazines are available.
Gallery
2008 Marlin Model 70PSS, disassembled, with ruler for scale
References
- Marlin Model 70PSS page at Marlin Firearms
- Marlin Model 70PSS Owner's Manual