Sturm Ruger Carbine Blued .44 Magnum Semi Automatic 18” MFD 1977

SOLD FOR: $1,025.00

LSB#: WY241006GW113

Make: Ruger

Model: Carbine

Serial Number: 102-42210

Year of Manufacture: 1977

Caliber: .44 magnum

Action Type: Semi Auto

Markings: On the left side of the receiver is marked “102-42210  RUGER CARBINE .44 MAGNUM CAL. WITH THE RUGER PHOENIX” The Barrel address is  marked “STURM RUGER & CO. INC. SOUTHPORT. CONN U.S.A.”

Barrel Length: 18”

Sights / Optics: Adjustable rear flip up sight and front blade sight. As well as a Swift 1.5-4.5×21 the glass is clear and has a crosshairs reticle.

Stock Configuration & Condition:  The stock is a smooth 1 piece walnut stock. There are sling studs on the belly of the buttstock and the underside and sling provisions on the front barrel band. There are some noticeable impressions and scratches throughout the wood but no cracks or chips. The stock rate is in about good condition.

Magazine Quantity & Condition: Integrated 4 round tubular magazine

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The Bore is bright and the rifling is sharp there is some light pitting at towards the end of the Barrel

Overall Condition: This Rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish; there is scattered frosting through the bluing on the barrel and receiver. This rifle rates in good 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 & Accessories: A scope as mentioned above

Our Assessment: The 1977 Ruger Carbine typically refers to the Ruger 44 Carbine, which was introduced by Ruger in 1961 and produced until 1985. It was a semi-automatic rifle chambered in .44 Magnum, making it a powerful and versatile firearm. It was known for being a relatively compact, lightweight rifle, often appreciated by hunters, especially for brush hunting or close-range shots.

In 1977, Ruger continued to produce the 44 Carbine with minor updates, including improvements in stock design and barrel length options. It featured a distinctive straight blowback action, with a tubular magazine under the barrel. The Ruger 44 Carbine was often compared to lever-action rifles for its similar handling and compact design, but it used a semi-automatic mechanism instead.