Marlin Model 70P

Marlin Model 70P
Type	Rimfire
Place of origin	United States of America
Production history
Variants	70PSS
Specifications
Weight	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