Ruger 10/22 Carbine .22 LR Semi-Automatic Rifle – 1981 Walnut Stock, Blued Finish, 18.5 in Barrel
This 1981 Ruger 10/22 Carbine pairs the model’s legendary blowback action with a walnut checkered stock and alloy butt-plate—features that disappeared from later production. The 121-prefix serial number confirms early-1980s manufacture, and the rifle retains its original 10-round rotary magazine and factory combo scope rail, giving the buyer a period-correct example ready for iron-sight or optic use.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear; rifling displays sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling marks are present on the metal and stock, consistent with normal use.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory 10/22 rotary magazine, 10-round (installed)
- Factory Ruger 10/22 aluminum combo 11 mm/Weaver scope rail (installed)
The 10/22’s patented 10-round rotary magazine feeds the rifle reliably and sits flush with the stock, preserving the classic carbine profile.
The walnut stock features cut checkering and factory sling-swivel studs, offering both secure grip and ready sling attachment. The alloy butt-plate matches early production styling.
An 18.5-inch alloy-steel barrel with a 1:16 RH twist provides the accuracy .22 LR shooters expect, while the blued finish complements the era-correct furniture.
Iron sights include a barrel-band plain blade front and a folding leaf rear, and the installed Ruger scope rail lets the new owner add glass without gunsmithing.
With over seven million 10/22 rifles produced, examples from the early 1980s with walnut stocks and alloy butt-plates are increasingly sought after, making this carbine a solid pick for shooters and collectors alike.