#19 • Sturm Ruger Model M77, 250 Savage Caliber Rifle

Part of February Firearms Auction (live auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $1,250.00

Status: Sold

One of the most successful bolt action rifles, Strum Ruger M77 in 250 savage caliber rifle. This model is one of the most noticeable and recognizable with it's Mannlicher stock and original tang safety. 20 inch barrel has a beautiful polished blueing with a fixed blade front sight and rear flip up buckhorn sight. The bore is in excellent condition with crisp rifling. The action has a controlled round feed with a mauser style claw extractor. The bolt action is smooth and bolt handle has excellent blueing. The tang safety indicates it is an original M77. Trigger, trigger guard and floorplate are all in excellent condition. The highly desirable Mannlicher stock is in fantastic condition with a checkered forearm and pistol grip, Ruger medallion on the pistol grip cap, Ruger logo on the red rubber buttpad and has a stunning satin finish on the walnut stock. The base of the rifle has a sling swivel at the base of the forearm and a single sling post at the base of the buttstock. This rifle is a well regarded piece of Ruger history, noticeable for its classic design and robust action. Serial number: 78-24703 FFL status: Modern