The Marlin Model 70P, also known as the Marlin Papoose, is a .22 Long Rifle

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. The rifle is notable for its portability; it is less than 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

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. 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

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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

File:Marlin70PSS Disassembled.jpg, 2008 Marlin Model 70PSS, disassembled, with ruler for scale

References

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