Hello, I recently purchased what I believe to be an unfired mint 44 carbine with the peep sight. It came with a box and manual but Immediately realized the box and manual are not original. The rifle itself looks immaculate with no wear on the loading gate or rear of charging handle. My only concern is the trigger is not like my other 44 carbines. It feels plastic and has a raised rib running down the shoe of the trigger. Does anyone know if Ruger ever used plastic triggers even for a short time? This rifle is from 1973. I'm just concerned I have got a rifle that has been refinished nicely as that trigger is a red flag to me. I paid a pretty penny so I hope not. Any help would be appreciated.
Ruger 44 carbine with peep sight.
- Thread starter mserr88
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Appears to just be a casting variation to me. In the early 70's Ruger started using a teflon coating vs anodizing and it appears to me that's what that is. It has a plasticy look. Someone with much more experience than me hopefully will chime in.
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M1Riflenut
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I have the same rifle in front of me right now, and the trigger looks the same, except mine is a 1963. I have a spare 44 carbine trigger group and that one looks the same.
