Ruger Model 44 Carbine Deerfield .44 Rem. mag 18.5″ Semi-Auto Rifle

SOLD FOR: $1,735.00

LSB#: LSB251105MW003

Make: Sturm Ruger & Co. 

Model: 44 Deerfield

Serial Number: 630-06532

Year of Manufacture: 2001

Caliber: .44 Remington Magnum

Action Type: Semi-Automatic, fed by detachable Magazine

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked with Ruger’s 2-line warning & Southport address. The right side of the barrel is marked “1961-1985 / 25TH ANNIVERSARY”. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number, and “RUGER DEERFIELD CARBINE” The rear of the receiver is marked 44 Mag.

Barrel Length: 18.5″

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade, dovetailed to the integral barrel ring. The rear sight is an adjustable flip-up peep sight, on the rear of the receiver. The top of the receiver is milled for Ruger proprietary rings. There are no rings included.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece smooth wood, with a semi-pistol grip, straight comb, plastic crescent buttplate, and a banded forend, with sling studs front and rear. The LOP measures 13 1/2″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock shows light storage and handling wear, with only a few light scratches and dings scattered throughout. The stock’s finish is intact, and the stock fits tightly to the barreled action with no play. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stock rates in Very Good condition. 

Type of Finish: Blued  

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. There is light fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10. 

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its original metal finish. There is light operational wear. There are light scratches and corrosion freckling throughout. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are sharp.Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good condition. 

Mechanics: The action functions correctly, as does the cross-bolt safety. We did not fire this rifle, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: The Ruger Model 44 Deerfield Carbine represents Ruger’s modernized continuation of its classic semi-automatic .44 Magnum sporting rifle concept, originally introduced in the early 1960s with the tubular-magazine Model 44. The Deerfield variant, produced from 2000 to 2006, incorporated a revised gas system and a detachable rotary magazine derived from the Mini-14 design, improving reliability and handling while maintaining the compact, woods-rifle character that made the original so successful. This 2001 example reflects Ruger’s late-20th-century approach to blending traditional sporting aesthetics with updated mechanical design.

Chambered in .44 Remington Magnum, the Deerfield Carbine is purpose-built for short- to mid-range hunting and general utility, offering substantial terminal performance in a compact, fast-handling package. Introduced in 1955, the .44 Magnum quickly became one of the most versatile American cartridges, transitioning successfully from revolvers into carbines where velocity and energy are notably increased. With its 18.5-inch barrel, this rifle maximizes the cartridge’s efficiency while remaining maneuverable in dense cover. The bore on this example is bright with sharp rifling, shows no erosion, and rates 9.5/10 in this writer’s opinion.

This rifle retains approximately 97% of its original blued finish, with only light operational wear, minor scratches, and scattered corrosion freckling consistent with careful use. The smooth wood stock remains solid and well fitted, showing only light handling marks and no structural issues, rating in Very Good condition overall. Markings are clear and legible, screw heads are sharp, and the action and cross-bolt safety function correctly. Overall, this Deerfield Carbine is a clean, well-preserved example of Sturm, Ruger & Co.’s modern take on the classic American .44 Magnum semi-automatic rifle. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! MF