Ruger Model 96/22M Lever-Action .22 WMR Rifle, Blued, 18.5" Barrel, American Hardwood Stock, 2001, Simmons 3-9x32 Scope
This Ruger Model Ninety-Six 96/22M is a .22 WMR lever-action carbine from 2001 with features that set it apart, including a short-throw action with a cammed rising-bolt lockup, a detachable Ruger rotary magazine, and an alloy steel, blued 18.5" sporter barrel with a barrel band. It comes equipped with a Simmons 3-9x32 scope on installed rings and base, while retaining its factory iron sights and walnut-stained American hardwood stock.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is some mild wear, but it is in great shape for its age.
What's Included
- Simmons 3-9x32 rifle scope (installed)
- Scope rings and receiver base (installed)
- Leather sling (installed)
- 1x 9-round Ruger rotary magazine for .22 WMR
The Model 96/22M combines Ruger’s short-throw lever action and cammed rising-bolt lockup with the proven detachable Ruger rotary magazine system. Chambered in .22 WMR with a 9+1 capacity, it features a cross-bolt safety and retains the fast, compact handling expected of a carbine.
The 18.5" alloy steel barrel uses a sporter profile with a blued finish and a barrel band. Its aluminum alloy receiver is steel-reinforced and drilled and tapped for optics, with rings and a base already installed. Approximate overall length is 37.25 inches, and weight is about 5.25 lb.
Factory iron sights include a hooded ramp front sight and a barrel-mounted leaf rear sight. A Simmons 3-9x32 scope is mounted, adding clear magnification while keeping the rifle’s trim profile intact.
The stock is American hardwood with a walnut-stained finish in a carbine style with a straight comb. Factory sling swivels are present, and a leather sling is installed. Length of pull measures 13.25 inches. Made in the United States in 2001.