When Ruger acquired Marlin five years ago, with the asset also came the Glenfield Firearms brand. In a brand reboot project, Ruger has announced the introduction of the new Glenfield Model A bolt-action rifle. Under the slogan “The Rifle for Every Hunter”, the American-made Model A is an affordable, practical and no-frills hunting gun inspired by the Ruger American Rifle Gen I.
“After nearly 14 years and almost two million Gen I models produced, the original developed a devoted following, and the Model A honors that legacy by carrying forward the most valued elements of the Gen I,” they explain. Price is at an MSRP $100 below comparable Gen I models – which means the rifle will come with a price tag around the $499 mark.
Glenfield Model A, “The Rifle for Every Hunter”
Are we just talking about a re-branded Ruger American Gen 1 Rifle – which is already 15 years old – for “budget conscious” hunters? Well, even If it were the case, it’s not a bad thing at all: the Glenfield Model A comes with some interesting features, including a textured Moss Green Splatter stock and a matte black finish on the receiver, threaded barrel and bolt handle. Trigger is user adjustable between 3 and 5 pounds, while the one-piece, three-lug bolt with 70˚ throw provides ample scope clearance. That is, all the most appreciated pluses of the Ruger American Gen 1 series – but at a much cheaper price.
As for calibers availability, Ruger announces that the Glenfield Model A rifles will be available in seven classic/popular hunting chamberings: .243 Win, .270 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, .30-06 Springfield, .350 Legend, and .450 Bushmaster.
Moreover, Glenfield originally offered several models based on Marlin designs, but at more affordable prices. Among them, the Glenfield 60 rimfire semi-automatic and the Glenfield 30 lever-action rifles – budget-friendly versions on the Marlin Model 60 and Model 336, respectively, with just less expensive stocks and finishes but with the same reliability.
Let's be honest: at the end of the day, wouldn’t it be desirable if Ruger was to release some of its own models and some Marlin models at a more affordable price point under the brand Glenfield?
