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.
QUALITY CRAFTED INTO EVERY RIFLE
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.
NEW IMPROVEMENTS
Ghost ring rear sight is adjustable for windage/elevation and tritium fiber optic, high visibility day/night front sight allows for quicker target acquisition in low light.
Picatinny rail provides a stable mounting surface for scope rings and a variety of modern optics.
Polished bolt with spiral flutes adds a distinctive, classy look and a smoother action.
Refined stock fit and thinner forend improve aesthetics and ergonomics.
Improved finish on the stock and forend and checkered grip panels provide superior grip in all conditions.
Threaded barrel, with a match-polished, factory-installed thread protector, has a 11/16"-24 pattern to accommodate a muzzle brake or other barrel accessories.
Specifications
Model # 70478
Caliber 45-70 Govt
Capacity 6+1
Stock Gray Laminate
Material Stainless Steel
Finish Polished Stainless
Front Sight High Visibility Tritium Fiber Optic
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
PRIMARY DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATIONS
Firearm Type :
Rifle
Caliber / Ga :
.45-70 Government
