Ruger Model 44 Carbine .44 Magnum 18 1/2″ Semi-Auto Rifle & Scope, 1970 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,205.00
LSB#: LSB260502MV013
Make: Sturm Ruger & Co.
Model: 44 Carbine
Serial Number: 100-20216
Year of Manufacture: 1970 / C&R Eligible
Caliber: .44 Remington Magnum
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, fed by Tubular Magazine.
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked with Ruger’s address. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number and “RUGER CARBINE / .44 MAGNUM CAL.”, along with the Ruger logo.
Barrel Length: 18 1/2″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade, dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is an adjustable folding U-notch sight, dovetailed to the barrel. The top of the receiver is mounted with a Simmons 8-Point 3-9×40 scope, with a duplex reticle. The glass in the scope is clear. The scope shows light wear. Overall, the scope rates in Very Good condition. The scope is mounted to the receiver by a two-piece base, and sits in 1″ Weaver rings.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece smooth wood stock, with a capped pistol grip, monte carlo comb, serrated plastic Ruger buttplate, a smooth forend with finger groove, and sling rings front and rear. There is a nylon sling attached to the stock. The LOP measures 13 7/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock shows light wear, with a few light scratches, dings, and compressions scattered throughout. There is a repair that is visible on the wrist, and the toe of the stock is chipped. The stock’s finish is largely intact, and the stock fits tightly to the barreled action, with no play. Overall, the stock rates in 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. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling wear, with only a few minor superficial imperfections, and minor scratches and dings throughout the metal surfaces. The bluing is deep, dark, and intact throughout. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are tooled, but retain serviceable slots. Overall, this rifle rates in Good to Very Good condition. It would rate higher, but the condition of the stock brings it down a little.
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: This rifle comes with the sling and scope as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: Ruger’s Model 44 Carbine was one of the first successful semi-automatic rifles chambered for the powerful .44 Remington Magnum cartridge, offering hunters a compact rifle with quick follow-up capability and substantial close-range performance. Produced from the late 1960s through the early 1980s, these carbines developed a dedicated following due to their unique design, handy size, and place in Ruger’s early magnum rifle history. This 1970 C&R-eligible example is chambered in .44 Magnum and features an 18 1/2″ barrel, tubular magazine, factory iron sights, Simmons 8-Point 3-9×40 scope, smooth wood stock with Monte Carlo comb, nylon sling, and classic Ruger styling. The early production status, C&R eligibility, desirable .44 Magnum chambering, and strong mechanical condition should appeal to Ruger collectors and hunters looking for a distinctive vintage semi-automatic carbine.
This rifle rates in Good to Very Good overall condition, retaining about 98% of its original blued finish. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion, rating 10/10 in this writer’s opinion. The wood stock rates in Good condition, showing light scratches, dings, and compressions throughout, with a visible repair at the wrist and a chipped toe on the stock, while retaining largely intact finish and tight fit to the barreled action. The metal remains the strongest aspect of the rifle, showing only minor superficial imperfections and scattered handling marks while retaining deep, dark, intact bluing. The Simmons scope rates in Very Good condition with clear glass and light wear, the markings are clear and legible, the screw heads are tooled but serviceable, and the action and cross-bolt safety function correctly. This rifle includes the scope and nylon sling as described. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition, and good luck on your bids! – J.D.