Ruger M77 Tang Safety .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle, 24 in Blued, Walnut Stock, 1975, Monoscope 4x32 Scope
This 1975 Ruger M77 Tang Safety in .308 Winchester pairs classic blued steel and walnut with practical hunting features. It has a 24-inch barrel, integral Ruger ring bases with Ruger steel rings installed, and a period Monoscope 4x32 fixed-power scope. The bore is bright and clean, and the rifle retains hallmark M77 characteristics including the tang safety and hinged floorplate internal magazine.
Receiver markings read "RUGER M77," with a Southport, Conn. U.S.A. barrel address. The rifle has no open sights, with two filler screws in place ahead of the receiver. It features a checkered walnut stock with Ruger medallions in the grip cap and recoil pad, plus sling swivel studs and a 13.75-inch length of pull.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Markings from previous handling and use are present. The bore is bright and clean. Refer to photos for a closer look.
What’s Included
- Monoscope 4x32 scope, fixed duplex reticle, nitrogen gas filled, No. 4420, 1 in. tube
- Ruger steel scope rings (installed)
Built during the 1970s tang-safety era, this M77 uses a push-feed bolt with a spring-loaded plunger ejector for smooth cycling. The internal box magazine holds 4 rounds plus 1 in the chamber and is paired with a hinged floorplate for quick unloading.
The receiver’s integral Ruger ring bases secure the included steel Ruger rings and the Monoscope 4x32. The Monoscope features a fixed duplex reticle, 1-inch tube, and 32 mm objective, and is nitrogen gas filled.
The 24-inch blued steel barrel and matching blued receiver present a classic finish. There are no open sights installed; the barrel carries two filler screws forward of the receiver. The barrel address is rollmarked Southport, Conn. U.S.A.
The walnut stock has cut checkering, a black grip cap with Ruger medallion, a rubber recoil pad with Ruger medallion and black spacer, and sling swivel studs. Length of pull measures 13.75 inches, offering a traditional hunting rifle fit and feel.