Early M77

[KWend54]

Just curious. I have been accumulating Rugers on and off since the early 70’s. Mostly old single actions. I hunted a lot and did some guiding in the 80’s (Southern Colorado) and always carried my 200th year M77. Had several and Loved them. All this time around gun shows and gun auction sites I have yet to see a non prefix Model 77. According to Ruger Serial numbers there should be several thousand. Anybody shed any light on those early ones? Has Chad wrote about them? I would be very interested in one.

 

[Boneman]

They're out there. I have serial no. 425 in .308.

 

[KWend54]

They're out there. I have serial no. 425 in .308.

That’s an early one! Any thoughts on selling it?

 

[Boneman]

I've kinda got a thing for 1st year production models. Probably will hold onto it for a while, but retirement is looming so might not be too long!

 

[golferboy426]

Just curious. I have been accumulating Rugers on and off since the early 70's. Mostly old single actions. I hunted a lot and did some guiding in the 80's (Southern Colorado) and always carried my 200th year M77. Had several and Loved them. All this time around gun shows and gun auction sites I have yet to see a non prefix Model 77. According to Ruger Serial numbers there should be several thousand. Anybody shed any light on those early ones? Has Chad wrote about them? I would be very interested in one.

I have dad's # 103 (308) new in the box, # 175 ( 243 I think) used and # 478 in 6mm also used last 2 are mine

 

[208packinheat]

I have #s 71 in 243. 326 in 243, and 416&418 both in 308. Anyone know where 417 might be hiding ?

 

[KWend54]

I have #s 71 in 243. 326 in 243, and 416&418 both in 308. Anyone know where 417 might be hiding ?

awesome numbers!

 

[chet15]

They show up from time to time. Just gotta watch the auction sites.
They are most common in the "R" model in .243 and .308. After that they get pretty scarce.
Chet15

 

[SteveRuger]

My #47 is a 308.

 

[KWend54]

It’s nice to see those low number Model 77’s! I just committed to buying #175 in 243 cal. as soon as Post Office opens after Presidents’ day. Have always wanted an early M77. Thanks to golferboy

 

[208packinheat]

I have #s 71 in 243. 326 in 243, and 416&418 both in 308. Anyone know where 417 might be hiding ?

Just added # 458 in .308.

 

[golferboy426]

I think 273 is kicking here somewhere

 

[ruger66]

I am looking for an early 6mm

 

[golferboy426]

I am looking for an early 6mm

how many Cleveland's do you have for a 4XX one

 

[ruger66]

Probably not enough

 

[KWend54]

I have an early prefixed 6mm red pad if your interested

 

[golferboy426]

Probably not enough

I KNOW that's not true.. You could put up that checkered 44 mannlicher as partial payment

 

[harley08]

[golferboy426 Get off the links and Check Gunbroker for Ruger Mannlicher. There are 30-06, 308, 250 Savage, Also a Ruger M77 Hawkeye 6.5x55 Swedish Walnut Mannlicher SS 57145 Factory NIB - You should find something that you like! I like all of them! Beautiful rifles!

 

[208packinheat]

how many Cleveland's do you have for a 4XX one

How many do you want?

 

[golferboy426]

[golferboy426 Get off the links and Check Gunbroker for Ruger Mannlicher. There are 30-06, 308, 250 Savage, Also a Ruger M77 Hawkeye 6.5x55 Swedish Walnut Mannlicher SS 57145 Factory NIB - You should find something that you like! I like all of them! Beautiful rifles!

CHECKERED Mannlicher 44 good luck finding one Ruger66 has one of the few I have ever seen

 

[mr.deerstalker]

CHECKERED Mannlicher 44 good luck finding one Ruger66 has one of the few I have ever seen

I have a 1966 that letters as well...

 

[golferboy426]

I have a 1966 that letters as well...

Of course you do!!! You have ALL the good stuff

 

[mr.deerstalker]

Of course you do!!! You have ALL the good stuff

I got 66 sporter too. letters