Sturm Ruger 10/22 Carbine Pre-Warning .22 LR Semi-Auto, 18.5 in Barrel, 1968
This 1968 Ruger 10/22 Carbine is a pre-warning example with the early receiver rollmark and Ruger emblem. It features a one-piece hardwood carbine stock with barrel band, an 18.5 in round steel barrel, and the classic open-sight setup. Collectors and shooters alike will appreciate its investment-cast aluminum-alloy receiver with metal trigger housing and its period-correct details.
The receiver is marked "RUGER - MODEL 10/22 CARBINE - 22 L.R. CALIBER" with the Ruger emblem. Sights include a barrel-mounted front with protective ears and a folding rear leaf with white diamond. The rifle uses Ruger's rotary 10-round magazine for a standard 10+1 capacity and employs a reliable semi-automatic blowback action with right-side ejection.
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: This firearm is in solid shape with various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore has a bright, shiny appearance.
What's Included
- 1x Ruger BX-1 10-round rotary magazine
This pre-warning 10/22 stands out for its 1968 production and early rollmark, a detail many collectors seek. The receiver marking denotes the model and caliber, paired with the Ruger emblem as noted on period examples.
Construction reflects Ruger's proven formula: an investment-cast aluminum-alloy receiver and metal trigger housing coupled with an 18.5 in round steel barrel. The rifle operates on a semi-automatic blowback system with right-side ejection.
The one-piece hardwood carbine stock has a straight comb, no checkering, and a barrel band, finished off with a metal buttplate. The length of pull measures 13.5 in, offering a traditional carbine fit.
Sight regulation uses open iron sights: a barrel-mounted front sight with protective ears and a folding rear leaf with a white diamond. Feeding is via the included Ruger BX-1 rotary magazine, giving a standard 10+1 capacity in .22 LR.