Ruger Model 44 Carbine Semi-Auto Rifle .44 Mag 18.5 Inch with Bushnell Trophy 1.75-5x24 Scope (1981)
This Ruger Model 44 Carbine is a gas-operated, short-stroke piston semi-automatic rifle chambered in .44 Magnum, with a stated 18.5-inch barrel and 4+1 capacity. It is receiver-marked "RUGER CARBINE" and ".44 MAGNUM CAL." and is listed as manufactured in 1981. This example includes a mounted Bushnell Trophy 1.75-5x24mm scope and Weaver-marked scope rings, adding a ready-to-use sighting setup.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings consistent with previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. Refer to pictures.
What’s Included
- Bushnell Trophy 1.75-5x24mm SFP 1 inch Duplex scope (mounted)
- Weaver-marked scope rings
Built around Ruger’s gas-operated, short-stroke piston system with a locked, rotating bolt, the Model 44 Carbine is designed as a compact semi-auto platform for the .44 Magnum cartridge. This rifle is described with a right-side ejection port and a barrel band, matching the classic Model 44 Carbine configuration.
The rifle wears a one-piece wood stock with a semi-pistol-grip profile and a black buttplate. Length of pull is listed at 15.0 inches, providing a defined fit specification for buyers who pay attention to stock dimensions.
This example is described as using a tubular magazine concealed within the stock, loaded from underneath ahead of the trigger guard area. Capacity is stated at 4+1.
The included optic setup consists of a Bushnell Trophy 1.75-5x24mm scope with a Duplex reticle, mounted in Weaver-marked rings. The rifle also has a metal front sight base with a blade/post, providing a fixed iron sight reference on the barrel.