Ruger 10/22 Carbine .22 LR Semi-Automatic Rifle, 1990 Production – Blued Finish, Hardwood Stock, Excellent Condition
This 1990 Ruger 10/22 Carbine pairs the model’s proven blowback action with desirable early-production features, including the pre-polymer aluminum trigger housing and two-screw V-block barrel attachment. The rifle remains in excellent condition with its factory blued finish, smooth hardwood stock, and integral 3/8-inch tip-off scope rail. A flush-fit 10-round rotary magazine and iron sights round out a lightweight, reliable rimfire that collectors and shooters value.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling marks only; no notable finish loss or stock dents.
What’s Included
• 1 Ruger factory flush-fit 10-round rotary magazine
• Rifle as described
The serial prefix 233 verifies 1990 manufacture, placing this rifle among the last 10/22 carbines produced with an aluminum trigger housing before Ruger transitioned to polymer. Collectors often seek these earlier housings for their solid feel and anodized finish.
The 18.5-inch alloy steel barrel is secured by Ruger’s patented V-block system, promoting consistent alignment and simplifying future barrel swaps. A 1:16 right-hand twist stabilizes a wide range of .22 LR ammunition.
An integral 3/8-inch tip-off rail is machined into the receiver, allowing quick scope installation without additional bases. Factory iron sights include a brass-bead ramped front sight and a folding adjustable rear leaf sight for versatile aiming options.
The satin-clear hardwood stock features a semi-pistol-grip profile that balances well and maintains the classic 10/22 appearance. At 13.5 inches, the length of pull suits most adult shooters while keeping overall handling nimble.
Ruger’s flush, 10-round rotary magazine sits nearly flush with the stock, preserving the rifle’s clean lines and ensuring reliable feeding—one of the hallmark advantages that has kept the 10/22 at the top of the rimfire market for decades.