Ruger Model 44 Carbine DeerStalker .44 Mag 18.5″ Semi-Auto Rifle MFD 1976
SOLD FOR: $1,066.00
LSB#: LSB250528MY097
Make: Ruger
Model: Model 44 (DeerStalker) Ruger Carbine
Serial Number: 102-23543
Year of Manufacture: 1976
Caliber: 44 Remington Magnum
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Gas-operated, Rotating Bolt
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked, “102-23543 / RUGER CARBINE .44 MAGNUM CAL.”. The top of the barrel is marked, “ STURM, RUGER, & CO., INC. / SOUTHPORT, CONN., U.S.A.”. The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN THE 200TH YEAR OF AMERICAN LIBERTY”.
Barrel Length: 18.5″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade, dovetailed to an integral barrel ring. The rear sight is an elevation adjustable folding U-notch leaf with a white diamond aiming reference, dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece smooth walnut, with a semi-pistol grip, straight comb, barrel band, and carbine metal buttplate. The LOP measures 13 3/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock shows little to no wear, with very few light scratches throughout the stock. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stock rates in about Excellent condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 4-round tubular internal magazine
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is light fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows storage wear. There are light scratches and spots of oxidization ranging from small to medium sized spots. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are tooled, but retain serviceable slots. The markings are clear and legible. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine 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: This rifle comes with the Ruger box.
Our Assessment: The Ruger Model 44 Carbine DeerStalker offered here is a tidy, late-production 1976 example bearing the bicentennial “Made in the 200th Year of American Liberty” barrel marking. Visually it presents very well — the metal retains roughly 95% finish with only light storage handling and scattered small oxidization spots, the one-piece walnut stock is essentially excellent with minimal wear (LOP 13 3/8”), and the sights and fitted hardware remain crisp and serviceable. Markings are clear and legible, the tubular magazine is intact (4-round), and the overall impression is of a well-kept period Ruger carbine in Fine condition.
Chambered in .44 Remington Magnum — a mid-20th century high-power revolver cartridge that found natural application in short, handy carbines — the Model 44 carries that cartridge’s stout performance into a compact, controllable package. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and rates 9/10 in this writer’s opinion; finish and markings support easy identification and stewardship. We are no longer offering layaway. Please see our photos and good luck with your bid! -N.P
