Ruger M77 R Tang Safety .270 Win Bolt-Action, 22 in Sporter Barrel, 1990, Rings Included
This late tang-safety Ruger M77 R in .270 Win stands out as a 1990-production example from the final years before the Mark II transition. It features the rings-only Model 77R configuration with a 22 in sporter-taper barrel, integral Ruger receiver dovetails, and comes with a matching 1 in Ruger ring set. The rifle pairs classic American walnut with dependable M77 engineering, including an external long claw extractor, internal 4+1 box magazine, and a hinged floorplate.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The hinged floorplate's trap door shows scratches. The walnut stock has scattered dents and scratches consistent with prior handling.
What’s Included
- Ruger M77 1 in integral-dovetail scope ring set
The M77 R variant is configured at the factory without iron sights and uses Ruger's integral receiver dovetails for direct ring attachment. This rifle includes a 1 in Ruger ring set, matching the receiver's dovetails for straightforward scope mounting.
Built in 1990, this example sits in the late tang-safety generation near the transition to the Mark II. It uses the two-position tang safety and the M77's external long claw extractor with a push-feed bolt face, along with Ruger's angled front guard screw bedding system.
The 22 in sporter-taper barrel is chambered in .270 Winchester and carries the barrel address marked "STURM, RUGER & CO., INC., SOUTHPORT, CONN. U.S.A." The muzzle is a plain sporter profile with no iron sights.
The rifle features a checkered walnut stock with a Ruger medallion grip cap, sling studs, and a ventilated recoil pad. Length of pull measures 14.0 in for a comfortable fit. Feeding is via an internal box magazine with 4+1 capacity, and unloading is simplified by the hinged floorplate bottom metal.