Ruger M77 International (RSI) Tang Safety .243 Win, 18.5 in Barrel, Mannlicher Stock, Blued – 1984
This 1984 Ruger M77 International (RSI) is a tang-safety model chambered in .243 Win with the classic 18.5-inch barrel and full-length Mannlicher walnut stock. It features open sights, integral Ruger scope bases with rings installed, and a 4-round internal magazine with a hinged floorplate. The rifle retains its blued steel finish, with the bolt body left in the white, and includes the period-correct two-position tang safety.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The action cycles smoothly and locks up tightly. The walnut stock shows minor scratches, small blemishes, and a few dings. The blued finish displays a few light surface scratches.
What’s Included
- Ruger-pattern scope rings installed on the rifle’s integral receiver dovetails
The International (RSI) variant pairs an 18.5-inch barrel with a full-length Mannlicher walnut stock capped by a steel nose cap. The stock is checkered and fitted with a recoil pad, sling swivel studs, and a black Ruger medallion grip cap. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches for a traditional fit.
This tang-safety M77 is the original generation with a push-feed system, plunger ejector, and external claw extractor. It uses a 4-round internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate. The rifle is built on a blued steel receiver with integral Ruger scope bases, and the bolt body is left in the white.
Iron sights include a ramped, banded front sight with protective ears and a folding-leaf rear, offering a clean, practical sighting setup. The integral scope bases allow easy use of the included Ruger-pattern rings without separate bases.
Chambered in .243 Winchester and made in the United States, this 1980s-era M77 blends compact handling with classic Ruger features and construction. Its blued finish, open sights, and RSI stock configuration deliver a distinctive, field-ready package.