A couple of photos: M77 RLS DZ

[cellar701]

With the photo imaging sites changing and breaking links, some of the old discussion threads lack the original photos. A couple of photos of my RLS DZ:

Edited to correct the "DZ" laminated stock designation.

 

[TXTad]

Oh, that is beautiful! I always love those reddish laminated stocks, and I love iron sights on a rifle, even if it has glass.

 

[collectormzornes]

Wow she really knows how to take a picture, nice rifle. Congrats

 

[golferboy426]

Very nice... Do you have the box as it's not a Z the Z is partial Could be a DZ ( Which I have , yours looks redder) or a BZ A factory letter would be worth the cost IMO to verify if you don't know

 

[cellar701]

No box, but do have the letter. Just dug it out and you're right It's a "DZ."

Based on past conversations I believe you have one that is .270 caliber?

Don't see many of these around.

 

[golferboy426]

No box, but do have the letter. Just dug it out and you're right It's a "DZ."

Based on past conversations I believe you have one that is .270 caliber?

Don't see many of these around.

my deer gun DZ which I just gave to my son, which shipped in 1987, his birth year, is an 06

There used to be a 270 around but I think I may have sold it...not sure

My rarest laminated tang 77 is a green one that is factory checked and was used as a salesman sample. Ruger didn't make many as the checkering was far too difficult

 

[cellar701]

I haven't seen the checkered Ruger laminate stock, but I have a Remington 700 varmint laminate in .222 - I believe they call it 700 VLS? And looking at the checkering on that rifle as it crosses the different laminations and grain I imagine it is very difficult checkering process.

That s a great story on your rifle, gifted to your son.

 

[KS25-06]

I have been a long time Ruger 77 RS collector and would like to know what is a BZ? Thanks, James.

 

[Del J]

Nice rifle. Great post. Thank you.

 

[golferboy426]

I have been a long time Ruger 77 RS collector and would like to know what is a BZ? Thanks, James.

The different laminated patterns and wood have different designations

 

[hittman]

I have been a long time Ruger 77 RS collector and would like to know what is a BZ? Thanks, James.

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[KS25-06]

Great info. Thank you all for the responses. James.

 

[dobegrant.45]

Very nice looking rifle

 

[dweis]

This is getting dressed up pocket knife. Designed by Ken Onion made by CRKT and bearing the Ruger Logo.

 

[hittman]

That's my EDC knife and is an EXCELLENT value.