The 44 Carbine is one of Ruger’s really neat designs over their long history and would be great for just about any gun fan, shooters and collectors alike. It would seem the gun would be great for use hunting pigs where fast multiple shots are often required against fast running, hard to stop targets, or for deer in densely wooded areas at closer ranges. However, because of bullet drop, you might need to keep your distances under 200 yards. 44 Magnum have an additional advantage: they aren’t as prone to deflection and bullet upset by contact in brush as are the thin jacketed light bullets used in most high power rifles. 44-40 rifle loads, long considered a top deer cartridge, the heavy, flat point bullets typically used in the. In addition to beating the ballistics of the old. 44 Magnum is well-suited for game up to deer size. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be required to meet your maintenance standards. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition. The trigger guard has a few small marks through the finish. The barrel has a couple spots of discoloration from previous oxidation.
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There are some draglines and a few very small marks through the finish on the barrel. The barrel has a few spots of finish loss from previous oxidation, they are forward of the nose of the forend. Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The stock rates in about Fine overall condition.īore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. The buttplate has some little marks, mainly at the heel and toe. The LOP measures approximately 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The most noticeable impact mark is on the bottom of the forend sloping into the right side and is at about the midsection. The most notable dragline is on the left side of the butt at the rear. The stock has some draglines, compressions, impact marks, and a few scratches. Stock Configuration & Condition: The smooth hardwood stock has a pistol grip, straight comb, and a carbine style-buttplate. The top of the receiver has two pairs of drilled, tapped, and filled holes and the top of the chamber has one pair. The rear sight is a square notched flip-up sight with screws for fine elevation adjustment and is dovetailed into the barrel. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a ramped blade with a white insert and is dovetailed into the barrel. SOUTHPORT, CONN, U.S.A.” and with a circled “SR” proof on the top of the chamber.
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The top of the barrel is marked “STURM, RUGER & CO. 44 MAGNUM CAL.” and the Ruger circled eagle logo.
RUGER 44 MAGNUM CARBINE HISTORY SERIAL
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number, “RUGER CARBINE /. Action Type: Semi-Automatic Rifle with Tubular Magazine