Ruger Reintroduces Glenfield Brand With Model A Rifle

The Glenfield brand is back! For those unfamiliar, Glenfield was the budget-oriented companion to the Marlin brand. Ruger purchased Marlin some years ago and obtained the Glenfield brand at the same time and it has its first "new" product.

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Glenfield-branded firearms were generally less-expensive versions of guns in the Marlin catalog. This trend continues with the "new" Model A rifle. It is a refreshed version of the original Ruger American rifle, which has since been replaced by the Generation II version. The Model A name seems to derive from the "American" branding of the original.

The Model A looks very similar to the old Ruger American Predator. It has a green stock, 20-inch threaded barrel, and flush-fit magazines on most models. The stock has been changed to a splatter finish reminiscent of the stock on the current Gen II American rifles. Glenfield offers several chamberings in the Model A, including:

• 308 Winchester
• 6.5 Creedmoor
• 243 Winchester
• 350 Legend
• 450 Bushmaster
• 30-06 Springfield
• .270 Winchester

All models have an MSRP of $499.

From the manufacturer:

“This American-made rifle was built with simplicity in mind - no frills, just the essentials. Whether it's your first season or your fiftieth, it's a straightforward tool you can trust - affordable, reliable and ready for the field.

- Adjustable trigger offers a crisp release with a pull weight that is user adjustable between 3 and 5 pounds, allowing shooters to make that perfect shot.

- Factory-installed, one-piece Picatinny scope base.

- Splatter finished stock provides excellent grip without being too sharp or abrasive.

- Threaded barrel with factory-installed thread protector is cold hammer-forged, resulting in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity.”