Ruger M77 M-77 Mark II .22-250 Remington Scope Bolt Action Rifle 1996
SOLD FOR: $1011
LSB#: 211204EJ11
Make: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Model: M77 Mark II (Model #07828)
Serial Number: 784-44206
Year of Manufacture: 1996 (Ruger Serial Number Lookup)
Caliber: .22-250 Remington
Action Type: Internal Magazine-Fed Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: The stop of the barrel is marked with a Ruger warning and “STURM, RUGER & CO. INC., SOUTHPORT, CONN U.S.A.”. The left side of the barrel is marked with “.22-250 REM” and a Ruger proof mark. The left side of the receiver is marked “784-44206”, and “RUGER M77 ® MARK II”. The bolt is serial matching, hand-scribed “44206 / N”. The grip cap and buttpad are marked with a Ruger phoenix logo.
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights/Optics: There is no provision for iron sights on this rifle. The receiver rib is notched for the attached Ruger rings that have installed a Leupold Vari-X III 3.5-10 scope. The scope body has very little wear. The glass is clear, and overall the scope rates in Very Good condition.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is a one-piece walnut with checkered pistol grip and forend, fluted straight comb, and black rubber Ruger buttpad. There are sling studs on the belly of the buttstock and the underside of the forend. The right side of the buttstock has several light-to-moderate nicks and a scrape on the comb. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP is 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The buttpad is a bit discolored and on the drier side. Overall, the stock rates in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion, but there is minor stubborn fouling near to the muzzle.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The barrel has scattered minor nicks. The receiver has taken on a distinct plum hue. The screws have light tool marks and strong slots, and all markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine-to-Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork and Accessories: The scope as described above.
Our Assessment: The Ruger M77 is a robust bolt-action rifle designed in 1968 by L. James Sullivan during his short three-years with Ruger. Intended as a modernized Mauser 98, it featured simplified ejector updates and a newly designed safety system—gone was the grip tang switch, replaced with switch situated to the right of the bolt. This rifle dates back to 1996, well after the time of the first major M77 re-tooling. This example features a 22” barrel chambered for .22-250 Remington. In Fine-to-Excellent condition, this rifle is a rifle that will make a great addition to a stable of M77s. The bore is in good shape as is the included scope. Good luck and happy bidding!