1996 Ruger M77 Mark II .222 Rem 22" BBL *LIMITED EDITION* 2114 of 2440 Carpenter Tech Corp.

Description:
MANUFACTURER: STURM, RUGER & CO., INC.
MODEL: M77 MARK II, CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION “100 PLUS YEARS OF PROGRESS” LIMITED EDITION
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1996
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UNITED STATES
SERIAL NUMBER: 784-63854
ARMORY MARKS: “2114 OF 2440” (LIMITED EDITION PRODUCTION NUMBER), “CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION” (CORPORATE COMMEMORATIVE BARREL MARKING), “100 PLUS YEARS OF PROGRESS,” “1889–1996” FLOORPLATE ENGRAVING
CALIBER: .222 REMINGTON
CAPACITY: 5
BARREL LENGTH: 22.00"
BARREL FEATURES: ENGRAVED COMMEMORATIVE BARREL
RIFLING: RIGHT-HAND RIFLING, APPROX. 1:14" TWIST
OVERALL LENGTH: 42.00"
LENGTH OF PULL: 13.50"
OPERATING SYSTEM: CONTROLLED-ROUND FEED
ACTION: BOLT-ACTION
TRIGGER: SINGLE-STAGE
OPTICS: RUGER INTEGRAL SCOPE BASES
STOCK: CHECKERED WALNUT SPORTER STOCK, RUGER GRIP CAP, SLING STUDS, AND BLACK RECOIL PAD
GRIP: CHECKERED PISTOL GRIP
FIREARM FINISH: BRUSHED STAINLESS STEEL WITH FACTORY COMMEMORATIVE ENGRAVING
CONDITION: EXCELLENT WITH LIGHT HANDLING WEAR
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: LIMITED EDITION CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION COMMEMORATIVE, NUMBERED 2114 OF 2440, ORIGINAL BOX, MARK II THREE-POSITION SAFETY, CONTROLLED-ROUND FEED ACTION, HINGED FLOORPLATE
WHAT’S INCLUDED: RIFLE, FACTORY BOX
 
This is not some plain rack-grade bolt gun trying to dress up for the camera. This is a 1996 Ruger M77 Mark II Carpenter Technology Corporation “100 Plus Years of Progress” limited edition, chambered in the classic .222 Remington and numbered 2114 of only 2440 produced. With its stainless steel finish, engraved receiver and barrel, commemorative floorplate, walnut sporter stock, and original matching factory box, this rifle lands right in the sweet spot between Ruger collector piece, corporate commemorative, and legitimate field-capable varmint rifle.

The .222 Remington has long been respected as one of the great accuracy cartridges, especially for varmints, predators, paper, and precision-minded small-game work. It built its reputation on mild recoil, excellent inherent accuracy, efficient powder burn, and surgical shot placement without beating up the shooter. In this Ruger M77 Mark II platform, it becomes a slick, stainless, low-recoil precision rifle with real collector gravity behind it.
The rifle is visually anchored by the brushed stainless barrel and receiver, both carrying tasteful factory engraving tied to Carpenter Technology Corporation and the “100 Plus Years of Progress” theme. The receiver is marked “2114 of 2440,” giving this rifle hard limited-edition identity instead of vague commemorative fluff. The floorplate engraving with “1889” and “1996” adds another layer of presentation value and ties the piece directly to Carpenter’s corporate timeline.

Ruger’s M77 Mark II action gives this rifle the controlled-round-feed character collectors and hunters both respect. The full-length claw extractor, three-position safety, hinged floorplate, and integral Ruger scope bases make the rifle feel purposeful, mechanical, and confidence-building. It is a classic American bolt-action design with stainless utility and enough engraving to make it stand out across the room.

The walnut stock is clean, warm, and sharply profiled, with wraparound-style checkering at the grip, angular forearm panels, a contrasting forend tip, sling studs, and a black recoil pad. The Ruger medallion grip cap is intact and presents well, adding that unmistakable factory Ruger identity. The overall look is old-school sporting rifle elegance with a stainless commemorative flash that does not feel overdone.

For the hunter, this rifle is tailor-made for coyotes, fox, prairie dogs, groundhogs, and precision varmint work where flat trajectory, low recoil, and clean shot placement matter. The .222 Remington is not a brute-force cartridge, and that is exactly the point. It is a finesse round, built for the shooter who values precision, clean hits, and spotting impacts instead of getting shoved around behind the stock.

For the collector, the value drivers are stacked: 1996 manufacture, original box, stainless Ruger M77 Mark II configuration, .222 Remington chambering, limited Carpenter Technology Corporation engraving, numbered production, and excellent visual presentation. The box label confirms serial number 784-63854, catalog/model information, and caliber, giving the rifle the kind of provenance that makes serious buyers slow down and pay attention.

The condition shows exactly the kind of honest, well-kept presentation you want in a collectible Ruger. The stainless metal retains strong visual appeal, the engraving remains sharp, and the stock displays attractive grain with only light handling evidence visible in the photos. The original box shows expected age and storage wear, but its presence is a major plus and pushes this rifle into the collector lane.

This is a rifle for the Ruger buyer who already knows that not every M77 Mark II is created equal. A standard hunting rifle is one thing; a boxed, numbered, stainless, corporate-commemorative M77 Mark II in .222 Remington is a different animal. It has the look, the scarcity, the chambering, the factory story, and the kind of shelf appeal that turns casual browsing into a serious bid.

This Ruger brings the heat without trying too hard. It is elegant, scarce, accurate by design, easy on the shoulder, and backed by one of America’s most recognizable sporting-rifle actions. Whether it becomes the crown jewel in a Ruger collection or the prettiest varmint rifle in the safe, this Carpenter Technology “100 Plus Years of Progress” M77 Mark II is built to make the next owner feel like they stole something rare.

 
***Please see pictures for condition and wear***

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Rifle Caliber: .222 Remington
Manufacturer: Ruger
Model: M77 Mark II
Serial Number: 784-63854
Barrel Length: 22
Condition: EXCELLENT
Manufacture Date: 1996

Price: $1,849.99
Shipping: $39.99
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