^Lot 493 Ruger Model .44 Semi-Automatic Carbine

Ruger Model .44 Semi-Automatic Carbine, #102-94823, .44 Magnum cal., 18.5" barrel, banded blade with brass bead front and folding rear sights, blue finish, smooth walnut stock with barrel band, sling swivels, and ending with a smooth plastic crescent buttplate providing a 13.25" LOP. Mfg'd 1981. Rifle is in near excellent overall condition retaining approx. 93%-95% factory blue finish, with light scratches and handling marks.  Redfield two-piece bases and rings added. Walnut stock is near excellent showing little use. Action functions well, bore is very good with defined rifling. Long out of production, these handy rifles were mfg'd from 1961 to 1985 before they were discontinued due to their high production cost. Est.: $1,000-$1,400. (Modern/PPT)