Ruger 44 Carbine .44 Rem Magnum Semi-Auto Rifle, 18.5 Inch Barrel, 1963 Production, Blued Steel and Walnut, Scope Mount Installed
This 1963 Ruger 44 Carbine is a classic .44 Rem Magnum semi-automatic rifle from the early 1960s, featuring blued steel, a walnut stock, and the standard Model 44 configuration. It includes a solid-top receiver drilled and tapped for optics with a scope mount installed, an 18.5 inch barrel, and a fixed 4+1 tubular magazine. An aftermarket ventilated rubber recoil pad with white line spacer provides a 15.0 inch length of pull.
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. There are some scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- Ruger 44 Carbine semi-automatic rifle chambered in .44 Rem Magnum
- Installed scope mount
The Ruger 44 Carbine is a gas-operated, rotating-bolt semi-automatic that delivers .44 Rem Magnum performance in a handy, full-size carbine profile. This example retains the classic 18.5 inch barrel and a fixed tubular magazine with 4-round capacity (4+1 total).
Its solid-top receiver is drilled and tapped for optics and comes with a scope mount installed. Iron sights include a banded front blade and a folding barrel-mounted rear leaf, offering a clear and practical sight picture. The rifle uses a cross-bolt safety for straightforward operation.
Construction is traditional and durable, with a blued steel receiver and barrel paired to a walnut semi-pistol-grip stock. The stock is uncheckered and fitted with an aftermarket ventilated rubber recoil pad and white line spacer, setting the length of pull at 15.0 inches.
Markings and configuration are consistent with the standard Model 44 carbine following Ruger’s change from the earlier “Deerstalker” rollmark. The receiver is rollmarked “RUGER CARBINE .44 MAGNUM CAL.” and the barrel carries the Southport, Connecticut address. Two barrel bands are present, including a front sling loop.