Ruger Red Label 12 Gauge Over/Under, 28 in Barrels, 3 in Chambers, Brushed Stainless Receiver with Blued Barrels, Ruger/Briley Chokes (MOD & IC Installed), 2014 Production
This Ruger Red Label 12 gauge over/under pairs 28 in blued steel barrels with a brushed stainless steel receiver and American walnut furniture. It features 3 in chambers, a ventilated top rib with a brass front bead, a single selective trigger, and a tang-mounted safety that doubles as a barrel selector. Built in Newport, New Hampshire, with a 412-prefix serial range that corresponds to 2014 shipments, it uses the Ruger/Briley screw-in choke system, with Modified and Improved Cylinder chokes installed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The top lever shows wear on the locking lugs. Barrel-to-receiver fit is loose. The ejectors are timed. The firing pins are good. The grip is neutral.
What’s Included
- Ruger semi-soft fitted case (zippered with foam insert)
- Ruger by Briley screw-in choke tubes (FULL, SKEET, plus one additional tube; exact marking not legible in photos)
- T-handle choke wrench (fits Ruger/Briley tubes)
- 12-gauge snap cap
The Red Label’s configuration is classic and durable: 28 in blued steel barrels over a brushed stainless steel receiver, a ventilated top rib, and a brass front bead. The 3 in chambers and 2-round capacity suit the platform’s break-action design while maintaining a clean sighting plane and fast handling.
Controls are straightforward and proven. A tang-mounted safety also serves as the barrel selector, and the single selective trigger keeps operation simple. Selective automatic ejectors are factory features on this model, and the ejectors on this gun are timed.
Stocked in American walnut, the shotgun includes a checkered pistol grip, a beavertail forend, and a black recoil pad. The length of pull measures 14.5 in, and the grip is neutral.
This shotgun uses the Ruger/Briley screw-in choke system. Modified and Improved Cylinder tubes are installed, and additional tubes are included separately as listed.
Manufactured in Newport, New Hampshire, USA, this 12 gauge falls in the 412-prefix serial range associated with 2014 shipments. The receiver legend includes RED LABEL and the Ruger Phoenix emblem.