Marlin Model 70P

Marlin Papoose
Type	Semi-automatic takedown rifle
Land of Origin	United States
Specifications
Frame	stainless steel (70PSS)
Length	35.25"
Barrel length	16.25" (stainless steel on 70PSS)
Weight	3.25 lb (1.47 kg)
Cartridge	.22 long rifle
Action	straight blowback operation
Rifling/Twist	1:16" RH, Micro-Groove rifling, 16 grooves
Feed	7 and 10 round box magazines
Sights	adjustable open rear, ramp front sight with high visibility orange post cutaway Wide-Scan hood integral .22 tip-off scope mounting rail.
Production History
Variants	70PSS

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 and incorporates a cross-bolt safety. 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.

Resources

Gun Owners' Resource has the following relevant documents available for free download for the Marlin Model 70P and/or its variants:

• Marlin Model 70PSS Owner's Manual

The following images are also available for reference:

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

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  Parts breakdown

External links

• Marlin Model 70PSS page at Marlin Firearms