Ruger Deerslayer .44 carbine

[G2]

Looks like it does show up on Ruger SN# search….
And SN# 751XX appears to be 1963.
As to value as described $500-$1500…

Good detailed pictures could get that range narrowed….

 

[G2]

The only 44 Magnum, Semi Auto, Detachable Magazine feed Ruger rifle was the 99/44 ,,, named a Deerfield. (Mfg. 2000-2006)
It's a 4 round magazine.

FWIW: A 96/44 Lever Gun & 77/44 Bolt, also a magazine feed 44 Magnum Guns.

 

[pyth0n]

Deerstalkers use magazines?

No. It loads a tube from the bottom. The picture isn't real clear, but what looks like a mag, is the, I believe its called the elevator.

 

[JimA]

Recall when they were selling for $119 new eons ago. Now around me at least $600 or more for one. Best deer/hog brush gun in my opinion.

I ordered one from the hardware store in Kennebunk Maine after seeing an add in Field and Stream. That was fall of 1961. It cost $105.00.

 

[RC44Mag]

Mine was originally purchased in '66 and original owner paid $107 for it. Yours is certainly worth a good deal more due to the debut year and Deerstalker moniker rolled on it. Great purchase

 

[Mauser9]

Recall reading Ithaca Gun sued and the Deerstalker moniker was removed. Yep awesome to have one with that stamped on it.

 

[black1970]

Deerfield is made like a Mini14. Takes rotary 5 round mags.

 

[hittman]

Seems there's as much confusion around the Deerstalker / Deerslayer / 44 Carbine type guns ~ and their names ~ as there is PC9 / PC40 / PC Carbine.

 

[chuck jones]

Deerstalkers use magazines?

the new ones do its like a big 10/22 magazine
the old ones have a tubular magazine under the barrel covered by the stock

 

[hittman]

Those aren't Deerstalkers or 44 Carbines.

 

[RC44Mag]

I call all the first Gen Ruger .44 carbines Deerstalkers as it eliminates the confusion between them and the later Gen II .44's Deerfields with the box magazines.
The actual Deerstalker was only '61 and then they just removed the name Deerstalker because Ithaca sued them over the name infringement on their established Deerslayer shotgun. The 61 and later .44 carbines first gens are identical mechanically to the best of my knowledge.

 

[Mauser9]

Seems the Gen 2 Deerfields not around very long. Maybe lousy sales? Heard the originals required more expensive machining.

 

[RC44Mag]

Seems the Gen 2 Deerfields not around very long. Maybe lousy sales? Heard the originals required more expensive machining.

I think the Deerfields were around for about 5 years before they pulled the plug. Correct, the receivers on the Deerstalker weren't cast like most Ruger receivers but milled from solid block of steel, a much more timely and expensive procedure.

 

[G2]

The 99/44 DEERFIELD CARBINE manufactured from 2000-2006.

The Magazine is 4 ROUNDS Capacity.

4+1 in the chamber is 5 ,,,
BUT THE MAGAZINE ONLY HOLDS 4.

Early 182 Series stainless Mini 14 (1982)
Early 99/44 DEERFIELD CARBINE (2000) 630-009XX