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Category - Ruger Rifles - 77 - Rifles - American Bolt Action

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Ruger Rifles - 77
Rifles - American Bolt Action

Ruger M77 Original Tang Safety - 30-06 - Great Condition - 1970s Classic

Description:
Ruger M77 Original Tang Safety Model - .30-06 - Used; Great Condition - 1974 w/ Bushnell
Ruger M77 Original Tang Safety – Classic American Bolt Action – .30-06 Springfield
For sale is a Ruger M77 Original Tang Safety Model bolt-action rifle, chambered in the iconic .30-06 Springfield. Manufactured in 1974 (Serial Number: 70-88717), this rifle is in great used condition and represents the early production of Ruger's legendary M77 line—a modernized interpretation of the classic Mauser 98 action with Ruger's signature design elements.
This M77 features a 22-inch barrel and a blued finish. The action includes the desirable Mauser-type claw extractor for reliable feeding and extraction, paired with a two-position tang safety—a hallmark of the original M77 design that provides intuitive and quick access. The rifle is equipped with cut checkering on both the grip and fore-end, and retains its original buttpad. The stock is classic American walnut, showcasing the traditional styling that made the M77 an instant success when it was introduced. The rifle is topped with a Bushnell Sportview Wide Angle 3-9x38 Waterproof Scope, mounted on the integral Ruger scope bases.
Condition & Mechanics: This rifle is in mechanically excellent condition. The action is smooth, the trigger is crisp, and the bore is bright with sharp rifling. It shows honest wear consistent with a well-maintained hunting rifle of its age, but remains fully functional and ready for the field.
Specifications

• Manufacturer: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
• Model: M77 Original Tang Safety Model
• Serial Number: 70-88717
• Year Manufactured: 1974
• Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
• Action: Bolt Action (Push Feed with Mauser-Style Claw Extractor)
• Barrel Length: 22"
• Overall Length: 42.5"
• Weight: Approximately 7.5 lbs (scoped)
• Magazine: Internal Box (Capacity: 4+1)
• Sights: Integral Ruger Scope Bases (No Iron Sights)
• Scope: Bushnell Sportview Wide Angle 3-9x38 Waterproof Scope
• Safety: Two-Position Tang Safety
• Stock: American Walnut with Cut Checkering (Grip & Fore-end)
• Buttpad: Original Factory Buttpad
• Condition: Used; Great (Mechanically Excellent, Honest Wear)

What's Included

• Ruger M77 Original Tang Safety Rifle
• Bushnell Sportview Wide Angle 3-9x38 Scope (Mounted)
• Original Factory Buttpad (Intact)

Original M77 Tang Safety Features

• Desirable Tang Safety: Two-position safety located at the rear of the receiver, easily accessible for quick engagement/disengagement.
• Mauser-Style Claw Extractor: Provides positive extraction and reliable feeding, a hallmark of the M77's Mauser 98 heritage.
• Investment Cast Receiver: Bill Ruger's pioneering use of investment casting created a strong, reliable action at an accessible price point.
• Angled Bedding Screw: Unique Ruger design that draws the action down and rearward, tightly bedding the barreled action into the stock for consistency.
• Integral Scope Mounts: Ruger's proprietary scope bases are milled directly into the receiver, providing a solid, reliable mounting platform.
• Cut Checkering: Traditional cut checkering on the grip and fore-end provides a secure hold and classic styling.
• Lenard Brownell Stock Design: The stock profile was designed with input from legendary stockmaker Lenard Brownell, ensuring excellent ergonomics.
• 1974 Production: Manufactured during the early years of the M77's production run (1968-1984), representing the original configuration before later redesigns.

Condition Details

• Mechanical Function: Excellent – Bolt cycles smoothly, trigger is crisp, safety functions correctly.
• Bore: Bright with sharp rifling; clean and ready for the field.
• Metal Finish: Blued finish shows honest wear consistent with a well-maintained hunting rifle; no significant rust or pitting.
• Stock: Walnut stock with cut checkering shows handling marks and minor dings from field use; buttpad is original and intact.
• Scope: Bushnell Sportview scope is functional with clear optics; shows normal wear.
• Overall: A classic, honest hunting rifle with plenty of life remaining—mechanically excellent and ready for the next season.

The .30-06 Springfield Advantage

• America's Most Versatile Cartridge: The .30-06 Springfield remains one of the most popular and capable big-game cartridges ever developed, suitable for everything from deer to elk and black bear.
• Widespread Availability: Ammunition is available in countless loadings, from economical practice rounds to premium hunting loads, anywhere in the world.
• Proven Performance: For over a century, the .30-06 has been trusted by hunters, military, and law enforcement for its reliability and terminal performance.

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SOLD

Rifle Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Manufacturer: Ruger
Model: M77 Original Tang Safety Model
Serial Number: 70-88717
Barrel Length: 22
Bore: Excellent Condition
Chambers: Excellent Condition
Ejectors: Excellent Condition
Condition: Excellent Condition
Metal Condition: Excellent Condition
Wood Condition: Great Conditon, Handling Marks
Bore Condition: Clean, Clear, Excellent Condition
Barrels: 1
Action: M77 Bolt Action
Triggers: 1