Ruger 77 Question
hi, rookie question for you rugerers. i just picked up a ruger m77 in 220 swift. i cant wait to shoot it! i'm wondering if it may be a flat bolt. how can i tell? how much does this add to the "collectabilty"? as i said, i'm going to be shooting it but it'd be a nice added bonus if the gun was at least a little collectable. thanks fo any info!
serial# starts 70- ita also a varmit/target type barrel(heavy)
serial# starts 70- ita also a varmit/target type barrel(heavy)
0
-
Wondering if someone can tell me if the trigger on an older style of Ruger 77 with the tang safety is adjustable? Also, is there such a thing as LOW rings for the same 77, or is there only medium and above? 0 -
Ruger made a 77 that is commonly refered to as a "round top". It was a regular production model run concurrently with the standard model that had the integral scope bases for their rings. The round top was drilled and tapped for popular scope mounts like the Redfield, Weaver, etc. and it takes the same mount as a Remington 700. And you are correct in calling your early odd-shaped bolt a "flat bolt". It is called that by collectors. The standard 77 was numbered a 77R for Rings or 77RS for Rings & Sights. The round tops had a different letter designation. (I could look it up, but you get the idea.)
EDIT: OK, it bothered me so I looked it up. The 77 round top with open sights is a 77ST and without sights, 77PL. So your .243 & .308 are 77R and you have a 77ST and a 77PL.
EDIT II: Also my book shows 77's with your serial numbers made a year earlier than you indicate. For instance: My book shows 1970 production started with #70-14532. Your first number is earlier than that so is part of 1969 production. My reference is Ruger and His Guns by R. L. Wilson.0 -
Thanks Ambrose, I also posted this on the Ruger Forum, no response yet. I looked at the oldest one and it is a 70-14XXX, so I think it is a 1970 model. Good info. 0 -
ruger starting serial numbers are off for most models, i have a ruger .45 colt/.45acp blackhawk revolver and a mk1 .22 auto target pistol that are serial numbered lower than rugers stating serial numbers. eastbank. 0 -
Sir, If you want a good book on Ruger 77 tang safety models, find a copy of Ronnie Burke's book titled Ruger 77 Bolt Action Rifles. 0
Please sign in to leave a comment.
Comments
5 comments