Ruger Red Label Skeet 26" Briley Chokes 20 GA Over Under O/U Shotgun, 1987

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Sold For: $1,376.56

LSB#: 200722KY03

Make: Ruger

Model: Red Label Skeet (see Choke section)

Serial Number: 400-40458

Year of Manufacture: 1987 (https://ruger.com/dataProcess/serialHistory/)

Gauge: 20 Gauge, 3″ Chamber

Action Type: Top-Break Over/Under Shotgun with Single Selective Trigger and Ejectors

Markings: The top tang is marked “400-40458″. The bottom of the receiver is marked “STURM, RUGER & CO., INC. / SOUTPORT, CONN. / -U.S.A.-“. The left of the monoblock is marked “20 GA. 3″ CHAMBERS” above the ejector arm and with a Ruger proof below. The right of the monoblock is marked “SKEET” above and blow the ejector arm.

Barrel Length: 26”, Vent-Rib

Choke: The barrels have been threaded for removable chokes with Briley S-3 Improved Cylinder over Skeet installed.

Sights / Optics: There is a brass bead at the front of the rib. The rib is finely serrated for glare reduction.

Weight: 7 lb., 0.5 oz.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with capped pistol grip, straight comb and solid orange rubber Ruger buttpad. There is a Ruger logo on the grip cap and another on a brass medallion inset to the bottom of the forend in front of the latch assembly. The stocks show light handling wear with scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are a few spots of discoloration. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The pad has scattered light wear and discoloration. The drop at comb is approximately 1 3/8″, drop at heel 2 3/8″. The cast is about neutral. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bores are bright. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are some scattered spots of finish wear. The most notable are under the forend, concealed when assembled, the most notable exposed wear is on the sides of the receiver. There are a few other scattered minor marks. The action has light operational wear. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about Very Good-plus condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly including ejectors. The barrels lock up with no play. The safety returns to safe when the action is opened. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: Ruger is best known for their no-nonsense, budget-minded firearms which are, if not beautiful, extremely functional. There are exceptions to this, and the Red Label is one. With the same incredible durability of the rest of their products, Ruger’s Red Label shotguns were also beautiful. The line was unfortunately discontinued, but still is favored by many clay shooters and hunters. This example is a 20 gauge which started life as a Skeet model, but has now been threaded for Briley chokes with IC over Skeet installed. Still suitable for use in Skeet, this shotgun can now be outfitted with other chokes to suit any need you may have for a 20 gauge over under. Please see our photos and good luck!

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This shotgun can be transferred in California.