Marlin Model 70P

Marlin Model 70P
Type	Semi-automatic rifle
Place of origin	United States of America
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 metal magazines. 25 round magazines are available.

2008 Marlin Model 70PSS, disassembled, with ruler for scale

References

• Marlin Model 70PSS page at Marlin Firearms
• Marlin Model 70PSS Owner's Manual