Ruger 10/22 Carbine .22 LR, 18.5 in Tapered Steel Barrel, Blued Barrel/Black Receiver, Hardwood Stock, 1997 Production
This 1997 Ruger 10/22 Carbine is a classic, U.S.-made example with its hallmark blued steel barrel, black-finished aluminum-alloy receiver, hardwood M1 Carbine–inspired stock with barrel band, and period-correct metal trigger housing. It features the 18.5-inch tapered steel barrel secured by Ruger’s V-block system and open sights. Receiver left-side rollmarks include "RUGER," "MODEL 10/22 CARBINE," ".22LR CALIBER," and the Ruger phoenix logo. A receiver-mounted scope base is installed. No magazine is provided.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are widespread scratches and blemishes with notable finish wear and loss across the metal. The rear sight is JB-welded in place. The hardwood stock shows numerous scratches and blemishes.
What’s Included
- Ruger 10/22 Carbine .22 LR semi-automatic rifle (1997)
- Receiver-mounted scope base/rail (installed)
- No magazine included
The carbine configuration pairs a tapered 18.5-inch steel barrel with Ruger’s barrel V-block retention system, a reliable straight blowback action, and a cross-bolt safety. Steel components wear a traditional blued finish, while the receiver is a black-finished aluminum alloy, consistent with the model’s long-running carbine profile.
The hardwood stock follows the M1 Carbine–inspired pattern with a barrel band, straight comb, and uncheckered surfaces. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches, offering a familiar fit for the platform.
Factory-style open sights include a front sight with protective ears and a barrel-mounted rear sight. The left side of the receiver bears the period rollmarks: "RUGER," "MODEL 10/22 CARBINE," ".22LR CALIBER," along with the Ruger phoenix logo.
Made in the United States during the 1990s era, this 1997 example includes the period-correct metal trigger housing. Capacity is listed as 1 round, and no magazine is provided with this rifle.