This American-made lever-action rifle was manufactured with great pride and attention to detail. You can expect the same time-honored design as the traditional 1895, combined with Ruger's trusted reputation for producing high-quality, reliable firearms.
Improved manufacturing processes create tight tolerances, resulting in a reliable, attractive rifle. Multi-layered quality control procedures, including daily function and accuracy audits and multiple inspections, result in a high-quality product.
Specifications
| Model # | 70478 |
| Caliber | 45-70 Govt |
| Capacity | 6+1 |
| Stock | Gray Laminate |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Polished Stainless |
| Front Sight | Fiber Optic with Tritium Ring |
| Rear Sight | Adjustable Ghost Ring |
| Weight | 7.3 lb. |
| Overall Length | 37.25" |
| Length of Pull | 13.38" |
| Barrel Length | 19.1" |
| Thread Pattern | 11/16"-24 |
| Thread Cap | Match-Polished |
| Barrel | Cold Hammer-Forged Stainless Steel |
| Twist | 1:20" RH |
| Grooves | 6 |
| UPC | 7-36676-70478-1 |
| Instruction Manual | SBL Series Model 1895™ |
- FFL:
- Yes
