Ruger American Rifle Gen 1 Left-Hand .308 Win Bolt-Action, 22 in Cold Hammer-Forged Barrel, Matte Black, 4+1
This left-hand Ruger American Rifle (Gen 1) in .308 Win was manufactured in 2016 and pairs a 22-inch, non-threaded, cold hammer-forged alloy steel barrel with Ruger’s three-lug, 70-degree bolt. It features the Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger, Power Bedding integral V-blocks, and a black synthetic stock. Two-piece scope bases are installed, and the rifle comes with a 4-round detachable polymer magazine. The rifle has no iron sights.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm presents with minor scratches and blemishes from prior handling. Pitting is visible on the finish. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Two-piece scope bases (installed)
- 1x 4-round detachable polymer box magazine (flush-fit)
This rifle is the left-hand configuration, with controls and bolt operation set up for left-handed shooters. Seller states this is the left-hand model; listing photos show the right side of the action and ejection port.
The 22-inch alloy steel barrel is cold hammer-forged, sporter contour, free-floated, and non-threaded. The 1:10 twist supports a wide range of .308 Win loads, and the bore presents in excellent condition.
Ruger’s three-lug bolt with a 70-degree lift provides smooth cycling and scope clearance, while the receiver is drilled and tapped. Two-piece scope bases are already installed, and the rifle is configured without iron sights.
The black synthetic stock includes Ruger’s Power Bedding integral V-block system for receiver support, a soft rubber recoil pad, molded grip texturing, sling-swivel studs, and a Ruger red medallion inset at the pistol grip base. The Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger and tang safety round out the user-focused controls.

