Ruger Red Label English Field 28 Gauge O/U, 26 in Barrels, Stainless Receiver, 2-3/4 in Chambers (2000)
Made in 2000, this Ruger Red Label English Field is a 28-gauge over/under built on a true 28-gauge scaled frame with 26-inch blued barrels and a brushed stainless receiver. It features a ventilated, cross-serrated rib with a brass front bead, a single selective trigger, and a tang-mounted automatic safety that also serves as the barrel selector. The English straight-grip walnut stock and splinter forend are checkered, with a 14.25-inch length of pull.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: There is some mild wear and use, but the shotgun presents very well. The locking lug shows ample life and the barrel-to-receiver fit is solid. The firing pins are in great shape, and the ejectors are properly timed.
What’s Included
- Ruger screw-in choke tubes: Improved Cylinder, Modified, Full
- Speed Wrench
- Paperwork
- Original Box
The 26-inch blued steel barrels use Ruger screw-in chokes and are topped by a ventilated, cross-serrated rib with a single brass front bead. Chambers are 2-3/4 inch. The listed choke complement for this gun is 2x Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full.
The break-action over/under layout includes a single selective trigger and a tang-mounted safety that doubles as the barrel selector and resets automatically on opening. Capacity is two rounds. The receiver is brushed stainless, paired with blued barrels for durability and a clean, classic look.
The stock set is English straight-grip walnut with checkering and a hard buttplate, matched to a walnut splinter forend. Length of pull is 14.25 inches. Stock geometry includes a very slight right-hand cast and very slight toe-out for right-handed fit.
Mechanical details on this example are strong: ejectors are properly timed, the locking lug shows ample life, and the barrel fit is tight. Firing pins are in excellent shape. Built in the United States in 2000, this is a well-sorted 28-gauge Red Label English Field.