Ruger 10/22 .22 LR, 18.5-inch Barrel, Blued/Black, Sporter-Style Hardwood Stock (Carbine-Marked), 1987–1988 Production
This late-1980s Ruger 10/22 is a clean example with an 18.5-inch steel barrel, blued finish, and black alloy receiver. It retains open sights, a Sporter-style hardwood stock with impressed checkering and no barrel band, and the proven 10-round rotary magazine system. The receiver is drilled and tapped with a four-hole pattern for scope bases, and the bore condition is excellent, making this example stand out for both shooters and collectors.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm shows very little evidence of prior handling or use. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Ruger factory 10-round rotary magazine (1)
Built in 1987–1988, this 10/22 pairs a barreled action roll-marked “MODEL 10/22 CARBINE” with a Sporter-style stock. It uses Ruger's detachable rotary magazine system and holds 10+1 rounds of .22 LR, operating via a semi-automatic blowback action with a cross-bolt safety.
The hardwood stock presents impressed checkering for secure handling and includes a straight comb and fixed, non-QD sling swivels. The butt is capped with a thin, hard Ruger buttplate featuring two exposed screw holes and a molded Ruger medallion, tying the rifle's styling to its Ruger heritage.
Sight alignment is straightforward with a blade-on-ramp front and a folding rear leaf, providing a clear, traditional sight picture. The receiver is drilled and tapped with a four-hole pattern for scope bases should the buyer choose to add optics later.
Receiver markings read "RUGER MODEL 10/22 CARBINE .22 LR CALIBER" alongside the Ruger phoenix logo. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches, and the rifle was manufactured in the United States.