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Marlin 70P (Papoose)
The Marlin Model 70P, also known as the Marlin Papoose, was introduced in 1986 and discontinued around 1994. In 1995 a stainless steel, synthetic-stocked version called the 70PSS was introduced. The name Papoose probably stemmed from the ability to sling the carrying case over your back and tote it around similar to the manner of a Native American mother carrying her child.
The 70P was based on the popular Model 70 action which was in turn based on the Marlin Model 60 action. It's main feature is a removable barrel with a threaded collar for easy takedown.
Original MSRP in 1986 was $135.95
Action Type: Semi-auto, hammer fired
Overall Length: 35.2 in.
Overall Length Disassembled: 20.0 in.
Barrel Length/Twist Rate: 16.2 in.; 1:16 RH twist
Overall Height: 7.1 in.
Weight Unloaded: 3.2 lbs.
Weight Loaded: 4.0 lbs.
Sight Radius: 12.2 in.
Barrel: Blued steel
Receiver: Aluminum alloy, with dovetail groove
Buttstock: Smooth wood, checkered polymer butt-pad with Marlin logo
Buttstock LOP: 13.5 in.
Magazine: (1) 7-round detachable box
Front Sight: Steel ramp
Rear Sight: Adj. notch
Trigger-Pull Weight: Approx. 5.8 lbs.
Safety: Manual hammer block
Made In USA
This particular example dates to 1990
The original accessories included a single 7-round metal magazine, a spanner wrench for tightening/loosening the barrel nut, and a padded nylon carrying case designed to float (although not watertight).
As seen below, the bag also has room to accommodate the addition of a small scope.
It is very easy to attach the barrel to the receiver. Just match the flat surface of the chamber end of the barrel to the receiver adapter and tighten the take-down nut. You can tighten the take-down nut by hand, or you can use the supplied spanner wrench. There is also a deep groove cut into the take-down nut that fits a coin, in case you need field expedient method. The iron sights are both on the barrel so there is no issue of realignment when removing and reinstalling the barrel.
The 70P featured a wood stock, and a red case
The later version 70PSS had a polymer stock and a blue case.
A couple of close ups.
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Marlin 70P (Papoose)
The Marlin Model 70P, also known as the Marlin Papoose, was introduced in 1986 and discontinued around 1994. In 1995 a stainless steel, synthetic-stocked version called the 70PSS was introduced. The name Papoose probably stemmed from the ability to sling the carrying case over your back and tote it around similar to the manner of a Native American mother carrying her child.
The 70P was based on the popular Model 70 action which was in turn based on the Marlin Model 60 action. It's main feature is a removable barrel with a threaded collar for easy takedown.
Original MSRP in 1986 was $135.95
Action Type: Semi-auto, hammer fired
Overall Length: 35.2 in.
Overall Length Disassembled: 20.0 in.
Barrel Length/Twist Rate: 16.2 in.; 1:16 RH twist
Overall Height: 7.1 in.
Weight Unloaded: 3.2 lbs.
Weight Loaded: 4.0 lbs.
Sight Radius: 12.2 in.
Barrel: Blued steel
Receiver: Aluminum alloy, with dovetail groove
Buttstock: Smooth wood, checkered polymer butt-pad with Marlin logo
Buttstock LOP: 13.5 in.
Magazine: (1) 7-round detachable box
Front Sight: Steel ramp
Rear Sight: Adj. notch
Trigger-Pull Weight: Approx. 5.8 lbs.
Safety: Manual hammer block
Made In USA
This particular example dates to 1990
The original accessories included a single 7-round metal magazine, a spanner wrench for tightening/loosening the barrel nut, and a padded nylon carrying case designed to float (although not watertight).
As seen below, the bag also has room to accommodate the addition of a small scope.
It is very easy to attach the barrel to the receiver. Just match the flat surface of the chamber end of the barrel to the receiver adapter and tighten the take-down nut. You can tighten the take-down nut by hand, or you can use the supplied spanner wrench. There is also a deep groove cut into the take-down nut that fits a coin, in case you need field expedient method. The iron sights are both on the barrel so there is no issue of realignment when removing and reinstalling the barrel.
The 70P featured a wood stock, and a red case
The later version 70PSS had a polymer stock and a blue case.
A couple of close ups.
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