Some few months ago posted that I had purchased a Ruger Mod. 77 MK II in a version commonly referred to as an American Express rifle in cal. 30-06. Stock is I think French walnut, basically tan in color, and lots of dark streaks in it from front to back. According to Ruger the express style rear sight is mounted on a rib that is actually part of the barrel material, no screws involved. Rifle has never been shot other than perhaps the factory may have shot it and came in the original box as new. Only complaint I have about the rifle is that the trigger is quite heavy and thought about installing a Timney but doubt I ever will shoot it. You have to remove small amount of material from the safety to install and that to me takes away from the originality and new condition so doubt I will ever change anything on it. The rifle balances perfectly and it is very sleek and quite handy would add. The days of Ruger producing such high-quality rifles I believe are over, but time marches on as they say.
