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RUGER BICENTENNIAL MODEL 44R SEMI-AUTO CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
RUGER BICENTENNIAL MODEL 44R SEMI-AUTO CARBINE.
Cal. 44 Mag. S# 102-28962. Bbl. 18 1/2" with sights of bead front (missing brass bead) plus folding rear with white triangle. Mfg. 1976 (1961-1985) with factory designation of 44R, Bicentennial markings on left side of barrel and with "INC." in Southport address. Later walnut stock with square cut at forend, black anodized aluminum buttplate (satin, non factory painted finish) and non factory detachable sling studs added. Cartridge release button at loading port plus steel cartridge guide in top front of receiver held by 2 rivets rather than screws which were often confused by consumers to be a scope base provision yet factory drilled and tapped at rear of barrel plus rear of receiver for scope mounting. In high demand as compact, fast handling brush hunting carbine that weighs less fully loaded (internal 4 rd. magazine) than the popular lever action carbine weighs empty. CONDITION: fair to good metal finish with appearance of cold blued finish over some light pitting. Stock has good appearance with filled prior swivel hole in front of barrel band, nice refinish, 2 3/4" crack centered behind recoil lug but no cracks in front of loading area. Near excellent bright, shiny bore. Proper stock repair would yield a good serviceable carbine. (23-6332/NW). CURIO. $500-750.