Ruger 10/22 Carbine .22 LR Semi-Automatic Rifle | 1977 Southport Production, Blued 18.5" Barrel, Hardwood Stock
This 1977 Southport-marked Ruger 10/22 Carbine combines early-production features with the timeless reliability of Ruger’s patented 10-round rotary magazine. A blued 18.5-inch carbon-steel barrel, satin-finished hardwood stock, and factory dual-footprint scope rail make it a solid, collectible shooter that’s ready for decades of use.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows only minimal handling marks, and the bore remains bright and clean with crisp rifling.
What’s Included
- 1 x 10-round Ruger BX-1 rotary magazine
Produced under serial prefix 116, this rifle dates to 1977, during Ruger’s Southport, Connecticut era and carries the early Southport barrel address. Collectors appreciate these pre-warning models for their clean roll marks and period-correct features.
The 18.5-inch carbon-steel barrel wears a deep blued finish and pairs with a gold-bead blade front sight and folding leaf rear sight for a classic rimfire sight picture. The receiver is black-anodized aluminum alloy, keeping weight down while maintaining durability.
A factory-installed dual-footprint rail accepts both Weaver and 3/8-inch tip-off rings, giving immediate flexibility for optics mounting without aftermarket parts. The hardwood stock offers a 13.5-inch length of pull and a smooth satin finish that complements the metalwork.
At the heart of the design is Ruger’s patented 10-round rotary magazine, renowned for reliable feeding and easy maintenance. The simple blowback action, cross-bolt safety, and vast aftermarket support continue to make the 10/22 platform one of the most versatile rimfire rifles available.