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.

• 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: 19.10"
• Thread Pattern: 11/16"-24
• Thread Cap: Match-Polished
• Barrel: Cold Hammer-Forged Stainless Steel
• Twist: 1:20" RH
• Grooves: 6