Ruger M77 Hawkeye 6.5 Creedmoor Mannlicher Stainless Scope Bolt Rifle, 2017
SOLD FOR: $1825
LSB#: 210920SS08
Make: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Model: M77 Hawkeye
Serial Number: 712-37695
Year of Manufacture: 2017 (RUGER Serial Number Lookup)
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
Action Type: Internal Magazine-Fed Bolt-Action Rifle with Replacement Heavy Barrel
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked with a warning over “===RUGER, NEWPORT, NH U.S.A.===”. The left side of the barrel is marked “6.5 CREEDMOOR”. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number, “712-37695”, and “RUGER M77 HAWKEYE®”. The bolt is serial-matching, hand-scribed “37695”. The magazine floorplate is marked with the Ruger phoenix logo over “RUGER”. The grip cap and buttpad are marked with a Ruger phoenix logo.
Barrel Length: 18 1/2”
Sights/Optics: This rifle features express sights. The front sight is a beaded brass blade in-line dovetailed into a ramped banded base that is fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a flip-up u-notch leaf with a white diamond aiming reference dovetailed into a base fixed to the barrel. The leaf can be flipped over to a square-notch configuration. The receiver is notched for Ruger rings which have attached a Leupold 3-9x scope. The scope has scattered minor nicks and few very minor scuffs. The glass is fairly clear. Overall, the scope rates in Fine condition.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is a one-piece Mannlicher style walnut with checkered pistol grip and steel-capped forend, fluted straight comb, and orange rubber Ruger buttpad. There is a sling stud on the belly of the buttstock and a sling swivel on the forend. There are very minor handling marks, but otherwise the stock is free of any notable wear or damage. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP is 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The buttpad has some minor staining with some scuff wear at the heel and toe. Overall, the stock rates in Fine-plus condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The barrel has a few very minor scuffs along the top. The action has minor operational wear. The screws have light tool marks and strong slots, and all markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine-plus 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: This rifle comes with the installed scope as described above and its serial-matching Ruger factory box.
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 to be a modernized Mauser 98, it featured simplified ejector updates and a newly designed safety system. This rifle is quite late-era, dates back to 2017, well-after all major M77 re-tools. This example is notable for its stylish Mannlicher stock on which a beautiful stainless barrel and action sit. The matching Leupold stock rounds out the rifle nicely. In Fine-plus condition, this rifle is largely free of wear. We’ll say simply, do not hesitate to add this M77 to your collection. The bore is in good shape as is the included scope. Good luck and happy bidding!