Ruger 10/22 Carbine .22 LR, 18.5 in Blued Barrel, Hardwood Stock, Circa 1975 Southport Rollmark
This Ruger 10/22 Carbine is a 1970s U.S.-made example with a pre-warning Southport-only barrel rollmark and 114- serial prefix indicating circa 1975 production. It features the classic carbine configuration with an 18.5 inch crowned, unthreaded barrel, smooth hardwood stock with barrel band, and iron sights. The receiver is drilled and tapped with filler screws, and the rifle includes a Ruger factory 10-round rotary magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are light marks from previous handling and use on the metal and stock. Please review the photos for a close look at the finish and wood surfaces.
What’s Included
- Ruger 10/22 Carbine rifle (.22 LR)
- 1x Ruger factory 10-round rotary magazine
The 10/22’s semi-automatic blowback action, right-side charging handle, and right-side ejection deliver the model’s familiar handling. A cross-bolt safety and detachable rotary magazine system support easy operation, with a maximum capacity of 10+1.
The alloy-steel barrel measures 18.5 inches and is crowned and unthreaded. V-block barrel retention is characteristic of the 10/22 platform. The blued metalwork pairs with a black alloy receiver that is drilled and tapped (four holes) and fitted with filler screws.
Sighting equipment is traditional and durable: a ramped front blade on a banded base and a barrel-mounted folding rear sight. These iron sights complement the carbine’s straightforward, field-ready layout.
The smooth, uncheckered hardwood stock includes a barrel band, metal curved two-screw buttplate, and sling swivels (front under the barrel band and rear stud). Length of pull is 13.25 inches, providing a classic carbine fit.
Collectible details include the pre-warning Southport-only barrel rollmark and the 114- serial prefix, placing this rifle in mid-1970s production. Made in the United States, it represents an early-era 10/22 configuration with the features enthusiasts expect.