Ruger M77R Tang Safety .270 Win Bolt-Action Rifle, 22-inch Blued Barrel, Walnut Stock (1974)
This 1974 Ruger M77R is the no-sight variant with the early two-position tang safety and integral Ruger scope bases. It is chambered in .270 Winchester with a 22-inch sporter barrel and a blued finish. The checkered walnut stock features the early red/orange Ruger recoil pad with black spacer and a black grip-cap medallion. It falls in the 71- prefix serial range and carries the Southport, Conn. barrel address.
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: This firearm is in solid shape overall. The metal and stock show scratches and blemishes consistent with handling. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Scope Rings: Ruger-pattern integral dovetail scope rings (installed)
The M77R configuration omits iron sights and uses Ruger’s integral scope bases on the receiver. This example includes installed Ruger-pattern rings, ready to pair with glass of your choice. The receiver bears the Ruger proof mark, and the barrel shows the Southport, Conn. address appropriate to its 1974 manufacture.
It is chambered in .270 Winchester with a 22-inch sporter barrel and a 4-round internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate. The round-knob bolt handle and blued steel throughout match the classic M77 profile of this period.
The checkered walnut stock provides solid purchase and classic aesthetics. Notable period features include the black grip cap with Ruger medallion, the early red/orange recoil pad with black spacer, and factory sling swivel studs. Length of pull measures 13.75 inches.
Controls and design elements reflect early M77 details: a two-position tang safety and the M77 angled front guard screw bedding system. These features defined the original M77’s layout and are correct for a 1970s tang safety rifle.