Ruger 99/44 Deerfield Carbine .44 Rem Magnum Semi-Auto, First-Year 2000, 18.5 in Barrel, Blued Steel, Hardwood Stock, Weaver K4-F Scope
This Ruger 99/44 Deerfield Carbine is a first-year production example from 2000, chambered in .44 Rem Magnum and marked on the receiver "RUGER DEERFIELD CARBINE." It features Ruger's short-stroke gas system with a rotating bolt, an open-top receiver with right-side ejection, and a detachable rotary magazine. The carbine retains its blued steel construction, American hardwood stock, and polymer upper handguard, and comes fitted with a Weaver K4-F USA scope on two-piece bases and rings.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light signs of wear and handling are present. There are some surface scratches.
What’s Included
- Weaver K4-F USA scope (installed)
- Two-piece scope bases and rings (installed)
- 1x 4-round detachable rotary magazine
The Model 99/44 Deerfield Carbine pairs .44 Rem Magnum performance with a compact, semi-automatic platform. This example is from the model’s first year of production in 2000, aligning with Ruger’s published serial history. The receiver is factory-marked "RUGER DEERFIELD CARBINE."
It uses a short-stroke gas system with a rotating bolt for reliable cycling. The receiver is open-top with right-side ejection, and the carbine feeds from a detachable, bottom-feeding rotary magazine. Capacity is 4+1.