Ruger M77 Tang Safety Round-Top 7mm Rem. Mag. Bolt-Action, 24 in Barrel, Blued, Early 1970s
This original tang-safety Ruger M77 dates to the early 1970s (1971–1972) and features the desirable round-top receiver drilled and tapped for optics bases, a 24 in sporter contour barrel without sights, and a checkered walnut stock with Ruger grip-cap medallion and red Ruger recoil pad. Chambered in 7mm Rem. Mag., it retains its classic blued finish and Southport, Conn. barrel address, with the bolt body left in-the-white and a right-hand round bolt knob.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle is in good to very good shape overall. There is visible scratching on the trigger guard. Minor and superficial scratches and blemishes are present on the metal and wood. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Ruger M77 Tang Safety Round-Top bolt-action rifle chambered in 7mm Rem. Mag.
- Two-piece cross-slot scope bases (installed)
This is the original tang-safety M77 with a push-feed action, external claw extractor, and plunger ejector. The right-hand bolt has an in-the-white body and a round knob, consistent with early production features.
The round-top receiver is drilled and tapped and is currently fitted with two-piece cross-slot bases. The 24 in sporter contour barrel is cleanly profiled and shipped without sights, and it carries the barrel marking "STURM, RUGER & CO., INC., SOUTHPORT, CONN. U.S.A."
The rifle uses an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate and offers a 3+1 capacity in 7mm Rem. Mag. The two-position tang safety provides intuitive operation consistent with the early M77 layout.
The walnut stock features cut checkering, a Ruger grip-cap medallion, sling swivel studs, and the classic red Ruger recoil pad. Length of pull measures 13.5 in, and the metal retains a blued finish with a circled 'R' proof. Small plugged screw holes are present on the barrel just ahead of the receiver.