Marlin Model 70P Papoose
Marlin Firearms · Carbine · Discontinued · 1986
Also known as: Marlin Papoose, Model 70P
Overview
The Marlin Model 70P Papoose is a lightweight, blowback-operated semi-automatic takedown carbine chambered in .22 LR. Derived from the Marlin Model 60, its barrel unscrews from the receiver by a hand-tightened nut so the rifle breaks into two short sections that stow in a supplied floating carry case, making it a popular survival, backpacking and boating rifle. It feeds from a 7-round detachable box magazine and uses Marlin's Micro-Groove rifling.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1474 g (52.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 894 mm (35.20") |
| Folded Length | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Barrel Length | 413 mm (16.26") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 7 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 340 m/s (1115 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 150 J (111 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 90 m (98 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | 16 Grooves (Micro-Groove) |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 16 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut-Finished Hardwood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: 7-Round Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross-Bolt Safety, Manual Bolt Hold-Open
- Features: Takedown Barrel With Hand-Tightened Retention Nut, Packs Into Supplied Floating Carry Case, Micro-Groove Rifling, Detachable Box Magazine
Production
Production years: 1986-1994
Blued/hardwood 70P; stainless 70PSS variant followed in 1995.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Marlin Firearms
Discontinued: 1994
Notes
Introduced 1986 and discontinued 1994; succeeded in 1995 by the stainless, synthetic-stocked Model 70PSS Papoose. The included carry case was designed to float even when loaded with the packed rifle.
Background
Marketed as a compact survival and packable rifle, the Papoose's floating case and quick barrel takedown made it a favorite of pilots, boaters and backcountry campers who wanted a stowable .22.