Ruger 10/22 Carbine .22 LR, 18.5" Blued Barrel, Black Synthetic Stock, 2003 Production, Includes BX-15 and TriMag 30-Round Unit
This 2003 Ruger 10/22 Carbine in .22 LR pairs the classic blued, 18.5-inch carbon steel barrel with a black synthetic stock and iron sights. It includes a Ruger BX-15 magazine and a 30-round unit made from three 10-round rotary magazines connected with a TriMag coupler. The receiver top is drilled and tapped with plug screws, the barrel carries the SOUTHPORT, CONN. U.S.A. address, and the serial number prefix is 254-, aligning with the stated year of manufacture.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore 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. There are some scratches and blemishes visible on the exterior. The bore presents a bright, clean appearance.
What's Included
- Ruger 10/22 Carbine rifle chambered in .22 LR
- 1 Ruger BX-15 15-round magazine
- 1 30-round unit composed of three 10-round rotary magazines connected together in a TriMag coupler
- TriMag magazine coupler for Ruger 10/22 rotary magazines
The 10/22 Carbine configuration here features an 18.5-inch, non-threaded, round-profile carbon steel barrel secured via Ruger’s V-block attachment system. The bore is clean with well-defined rifling, and the factory iron sights include a ramped front blade and a folding rear leaf with elevation steps.
The receiver is an aluminum alloy unit with a black finish and comes drilled and tapped on top with factory plug screws. The barrel is roll-marked SOUTHPORT, CONN. U.S.A., and the serial number prefix 254- corresponds to the stated 2003 manufacture year. The rifle was made in the United States.
The black synthetic stock provides a 13.25-inch length of pull, molded checkering, a hard buttplate, and a classic Ruger barrel band. A front sling swivel stud is installed at the barrel band. Controls include a cross-bolt safety, and the action is the proven semi-automatic blowback system that defines the 10/22 platform.
Magazine compatibility includes Ruger 10/22-pattern rotary and box magazines. This example ships with a Ruger BX-15 magazine and a TriMag assembly that links three 10-round rotary magazines together to function as a 30-round unit, supporting a 30+1 capacity with one chambered round.