M77

[any ruger]

Looking at a model 77 in 257 Roberts . Looks to be made in 83 How many were made in 257 and how do you tell if it's a lightweight model (77rl) ?

 

[picketpin]

No way of knowing how many were made. Anything is a guess. Ruger does not/will not release production figures.

I have several very nice letters from Ruger over the years that simply state. "Production figures are consider propriatary information and we do not release this information." Or something very close to that.

An RL has a thinned down stock with a black/ebony cap on the forearm that is absent on the other models of 77 in 257 Roberts.

The 257 Roberts is certainly not common but I would not consider it rare.

That being said they are nice rifles and desirable.

RWT

 

[mcknight77]

77ST = 24" barrel, medium weight
77R = 22" barrel
77RL = 20" barrel, very thin profile

And, as Ross said, ebony forend tip.

 

[rugnelli]

any ruger,

If you haven't already, quit looking and buy it. Nice rifle and round.

rugnelli