Stock for Deerstalker

[RC44Mag]

I’ve been looking for a stock for my ‘66 Ruger International carbine for some time and they show up so seldom and are such a rare commodity they are pounced on real fast. It’s gets one discouraged after a while. The original International stock on mine is pretty beat up with cracks in the usual area underneath around the loading area and a chunk missing at the toe of the stock. I rarely took it out to prevent further cracking. A couple weeks ago saw one for sale here and posted that I’ll take it. The seller soon got back to me and said someone got there first. Oh well, just my luck said thanks and moved on. About a week ago the seller let me know he has another one and was giving me first shot at it. Of course I will!

The deal was made and he sent it off. It arrived today. Packaged very nicely and opened it up and it was pristine. I got to work and swapped wood, here it is solo and with its genetic predecessor( 1942 Saginaw M1 carbine) which Mr Ruger used as blueprint for his first long gun made by the Company. Thank you Lowhighlander(Frank) for the professional way to do business. Now I have to figure out when to get out and sling some 240’s.

 

[lowhighlander]

Glad it made it safe and sound and you're tickled. Enjoy!!

 

[RC44Mag]

Glad it made it safe and sound and you're tickled. Enjoy!!

Thanks Frank. I’d do business with you anytime.

 

[mr.deerstalker]

just curious here, if you have a 66 gun, it would be the latest known shipped Deerstalker. (ser # 3890 or less number to) SO is it a stamped Deerstalker or stamped Ruger Carbine. im gathering infor for a book im wanting to write on the 44 carbines. if you have a real stamped Deerstalker, it was a latest shipment for sure, ser # Deerstalkers only went to up to 3890. by 1966 the numbers started at 1043XX to 1130XX or so. going from a 4 digit to a six digit would be amazing. Mr. Deerstalker

 

[RC44Mag]

I just used the Deerstalker moniker as a general term for the first gen models just to separate it from the later Deerfields. Its stamped number is 1086XX. I got the year made when I sent to Ruger for the lettered details.

 

[mr.deerstalker]

ok...I was hoping you had a very late shipped guns for my notes. that would have been interesting. scott

 

[RC44Mag]

I wish! I was very happy to get this one and now have a stock that I can use it once in a while. A perfect tool for deer hunting up in the northeast thick woods and clearings where ranges are often in line with the carbines parameters.

 

[thedogdidit]

I have purchased from Frank before. And am again soon. Top notch individual to deal with. Congrats on finding what you have been searching for.

 

[RC44Mag]

I have purchased from Frank before. And am again soon. Top notch individual to deal with. Congrats on finding what you have been searching for.

Thanks Im very pleased with the purchase and I wouldn’t hesitate either with him.

 

[mr.deerstalker]

concur. I have as well. great guy..Mr DS

 

[ruger66]

Actually serial number 10 was shipped in 74. I believe serial number 54 was shipped in the 60s