Hi guys. New member here (l followed protocol and posted in the new member forum) that has a 44 carbine that I got for next to nothing. As I said in my hello everybody thread I'd like to post a few pictures of it to get yalls opinions of potential value. Its for pure enjoyment of knowledge. Im not selling it. I always love it when i buy something that both me and the seller know about the item but I got the " Go ahead young feller it's yours. Gimme $200 for it and shoot me one of them Jones County deers." So without further jabber jaw I'd like you guys opinions. Dont hammer me too hard if this type of question is frowned upon. I can put my big boy pants on and drop it if it is. Lol. Thanks in advance for any and all guesses, valuations, determinations. Oh btw. Someone told me it wasn't smart to show the serial number hence the blue tape. Is that true? Why? Also according to the hidden serial, Rugers website declres this gun made in 1970. Can someone tell me how to add about 6-10 pics?