Ruger 10/22 Sporter .22 LR Semi-Auto, 18.5 Inch Blued Barrel, Varnished Checkered Hardwood Stock, Early 1980s, Bushnell Sportview 4x32 Scope
This Ruger 10/22 Sporter is an early-1980s example with the Southport, Conn. U.S.A. barrel address and classic Sporter features. It pairs a blued 18.5-inch barrel and aluminum-alloy receiver with a varnished, checkered hardwood stock and factory sling swivels. A Bushnell Sportview fixed 4x32 scope is installed on a tip-off/Weaver-style base with Weaver-marked rings.
The bore is clean and bright with excellent rifling.
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: Light surface rust is present on the metal surfaces. Marks from prior handling and use are visible. The scope's turret cap is cracked.
What’s Included
- Optic: Bushnell Sportview fixed 4x32 scope (1-inch, duplex)
- Scope Rings: Rings with 'WEAVER USA' marked caps, installed
- Scope Base: Two-screw .22 tip-off/Weaver-style receiver base, installed
- Magazine: 1x 10-round detachable rotary magazine
The Sporter configuration sets this 10/22 apart, with no barrel band, a full-size 13.75-inch length of pull, and a varnished hardwood stock featuring cut checkering at the grip and fore-end. Factory sling swivels are installed, and the rifle wears a traditional blued finish.
It is an early-1980s production rifle (approx. 1983 serial block) with the Southport, Conn. U.S.A. barrel address. The aluminum-alloy receiver uses Ruger's V-block barrel attachment system and feeds from the detachable rotary magazine.
The 18.5-inch steel barrel uses a 1:16 right-hand twist suited to .22 LR. Sights include a ramped front with a small bead, while the rear sight is not visible with the scope installed.
Optics are ready to use as configured: a Bushnell Sportview fixed 4x32 scope is mounted on a two-screw tip-off/Weaver-style receiver base with rings that have 'WEAVER USA' marked caps. The setup complements the rifle's handy size and clean lines.