Ruger 44 Carbine Pre-Warning .44 Magnum Semi Auto Rifle MFD 1963 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,242.10

LSB#: WY240802DB002

Make: Sturm Ruger & Co.

Model: 44 Carbine

Serial Number: 74450

Year of Manufacture: 1963 (https://ruger.com/dataProcess/serialHistory/)

Caliber: .44 Remington Magnum

Action Type: Semi Automatic Tube Magazine Fed Carbine

Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “74450”, “RUGER CARBINE / .44 MAGNUM CAL.” and with the Ruger “phoenix” logo. The top of the barrel is marked “STURM, RUGER & CO. / SOUTHPORT, CONN., U.S.A.”. The top of the barrel shank is marked with a Ruger proof.

Barrel Length: 18 1/2”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed to a banded base at the muzzle. The top-rear of the barrel and receiver are drilled and tapped with two-piece Weaver bases installed. There is a Williams receiver sight installed on the receiver, adjustable for windage and elevation.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece smooth wood with semi-pistol grip, barrel band, straight comb, ventilated orange rubber Mershon White Line recoil pad and sling swivels front and rear. The stock has scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is a small fill at the heel for the original buttplate’s tang. There are no chips or cracks. The flat profile of the butt indicates that it has been cut. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad, 12 3/8″ to the back of the wood. Overall, the stock is in Very Good condition. 

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8 or 9 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 92% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There are some scattered minor nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are infrequent spots of faint surface oxidation. The screw heads are tool marked with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun rates in Very Good 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 & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: The Ruger 44 Carbine has been out of production for quite some time. It is a Pre-Warning rifle made back in 1963. This gun will make quite the hunting companion. It has the power to stop a threat yet is light enough to reasonably carry in the field. We have always wondered why Ruger stopped making these, but until they start production again, you can buy this one. Please see our photos and good luck!

Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud