Ruger 10/22 Carbine, 1976 "200th Year of American Liberty" Commemorative, .22 LR, 18.5 in Blued Barrel, Hardwood Stock
This 1976 Ruger 10/22 Carbine is the commemorative "200th Year of American Liberty" variant, identified by its special barrel rollmark. It is built in the USA with an 18.5-inch blued sporter barrel, an aluminum alloy receiver, iron sights, and a hardwood stock. It includes an installed 3-screw scope base and one 10-round rotary magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling - Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Notes: The bolt catch is not functional and may need a gunsmith to repair. The action is very tight and the firearm is incapable of cycling reliably. The wood stock shows minor handling wear, and the original finish is largely retained.
What's Included
- 3-screw scope base (installed)
- 1x 10-round rotary magazine
The 1976 "200th Year of American Liberty" rollmark sets this 10/22 Carbine apart as a commemorative-production example. The marking appears on the barrel and ties the rifle to Ruger’s Bicentennial-year output.
It features an 18.5-inch blued steel sporter barrel with a barrel band and classic iron sights: a ramped front blade with protective ears and a folding barrel-mounted rear leaf. The receiver is aluminum alloy and is drilled and tapped, with a 3-screw scope base installed.
The hardwood stock has a semi-gloss finish and includes a barrel band, metal buttplate, and a front sling attachment point. Controls are familiar 10/22 layout with a right-side bolt handle, a cross-bolt safety, and a magazine release. Length of pull is 13.0 inches, and overall length is approximately 37 inches.
This model uses Ruger’s detachable 10-round rotary magazine system for a 10+1 capacity in .22 LR. The action is semi-automatic blowback, preserving the traditional 10/22 handling and operation associated with this platform.