Ruger Red Label 20 Gauge Over/Under, 28 in, 3 in Chambers, Stainless Receiver/Blue Barrels, 1982
This 1982 Ruger Red Label is a U.S.-made 20 gauge over/under with 28-inch blued barrels and a brushed stainless steel receiver. It features 3-inch chambers, automatic ejectors, and a single selective mechanical trigger. The gun presents neutral fitment and classic field appointments, including a ventilated top rib with a single front bead and well-detailed walnut furniture.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The walnut furniture shows significant handling marks from prior use. The top lever position indicates wear on the locking lug and it may need replacement soon. Barrel-to-receiver fit is loose. The automatic ejectors are properly timed. The firing pins are in good condition.
What's Included
- Ruger Red Label 20 Gauge over/under shotgun
Built in 1982, this Red Label pairs 28-inch blued barrels with a brushed stainless receiver for a durable, classic configuration. The 3" chambers provide flexibility with 20-gauge loads, and capacity is 2. The gun is set up with neutral fitment for straightforward mounting and handling.
The barrels wear a ventilated top rib with a single front bead for a clean sight picture. Automatic ejectors are fitted, and the beavertail forend uses a Deeley-style latch.
Controls and ignition are straightforward and proven: a single selective mechanical trigger, plus a tang safety with barrel selector. Ejectors are timed correctly as noted.
The walnut furniture includes a checkered pistol-grip buttstock with a Ruger medallion grip cap and a red Ruger-logo recoil pad, matched to a walnut beavertail forend. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
Chokes are fixed, with Skeet/Skeet stamps on both barrels; noted as top and bottom Cyl choke. Sights and rib setup consist of the ventilated rib and single front bead as listed.