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.
Features
- Receiver, lever and trigger guard plate are CNC machined from 416 stainless steel forgings.
- Barrel is made of 410 stainless steel and is cold hammer-forged which results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity.
- Threaded barrel, with factory-installed thread protector, has a 11/16"-24 pattern to accommodate a muzzle brake or other barrel accessories.
- Picatinny rail provides a stable mounting surface for scope rings and a variety of modern optics.
- Fiber optic front sight with a tritium ring for improved visibility in low light conditions.
- Six-round, tubular magazine with a loading gate located on the receiver.
- Soft-rubber buttpad effectively absorbs recoil.
- Positive, push-button, cross-bolt manual safety and traditional half-cock hammer.
- Reliably feeds a wide range of .45-70 Govt. factory ammunition and bullet types.
- Durable, laminate buttstock and forend remain dimensionally stable in varying weather conditions.
- Sharp checkering provides an excellent grip in all weather conditions.
- Spiral-fluted, polished bolt aids smooth cycling.
- Oversized lever loop provides clearance for operation with heavy gloves.
- Slim forend for an attractive look and comfortable feel.
- Also includes: Sling swivel studs, offset hammer spur.
Specifications
- Model #: 70478
- Series: Model 1895
- 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
Determined at checkout.