SAAM FTW Ruger M77 Hawkeye 30-06 Sprg Stainless Scope Bolt Rifle, MFD 2016
SOLD FOR: $1050
LSB#: 210906SM01
Make: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Model: M77 Hawkeye (SAAM FTW Edition)
Serial Number: 712-28975
Year of Manufacture: 2016 (RUGER Serial Number Lookup)
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
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 “30-06 SPRG.”. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number, “712-28975”, and “RUGER M77 HAWKEYE®”. The bolt is serial-matching, hand-scribed “28975”. The magazine floorplate is marked with the Ruger phoenix logo over “RUGER”. The grip cap and buttpad are marked with a Ruger phoenix logo. The magazine floorplate is marked “FTW S A A M / HUNTER”
Barrel Length: 25 1/2” w/Muzzle Brake, 24” Standard
Sights/Optics: There is no provision for iron sights on this rifle. The receiver is notched for Ruger rings which have attached a Leupold 4.5-14x 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 Natural Gear Camouflage dipped laminate wood with checkered semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and serrated black rubber buttpad. There QD sling swivels on the belly of the buttstock and on the forend. There are very minor handling marks along with a few minor nicks, mostly on the left side. The checkering is well-defined. 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 96% of its metal finish. Along with a small spot of minor surface oxidation over the barrel marking there are scattered minor scuffs. The screws have light tool marks and strong slots, and all markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine 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, a buttstock ammo pouch, and a padded sling.
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 2016, well-after all major M77 re-tools. This example is notable for being made in partnership with SAAM, the Sportsman’s All-Weather, All-Terrain Marksmanship school at Texas’ FTW Ranch. It was specifically designed as a precision all-weather multi purpose hunting rifle meant to perform in a wide range of high level and even brutal conditions. 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!