Two 4-digit Rugers today. "Pics" 44 Carbine

[Heliman]

I was at a semi-local gunshow today and not intending to buy anything but parts, ammo, etc. I came to a table and the vendor had 2 Red Eagle Standard Auto's on the table. One drew more interest than the other. SN was 9959, I believe a Type 5, in about 80% condition. I had to have it.....

Went a couple of rows over and came across a 44 Carbine, SN 6490. A quick check of Chet's reference indicated highest know SN is 6365, so had to buy it also. It is in great shape. A very nice 99% blue, and nice stocked 1962 44 Carbine.

I will post some pics later. Fairly good day..... :wink:

44 Carbine pics. Not bad for a 54 year old rifle.






Dave

 

[contender]

Excellent finds,,, and it shows that it pays to have the RENE Guide,,, and a bit of knowledge.

 

[rugerguy]

good for you, and shows that they are still out there....... 8) :roll: :wink:

 

[pete44ru]

Went a couple of rows over and came across a 44 Carbine, SN 6490.

It is in great shape, however the front scope mount is mounted ahead of the receiver on the barrel.

Dave, AFAIK every .44 Auto Carbine (tube magazine) was D/T'd on the rear of the barrel for the front scope mount base.


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[Heliman]

Went a couple of rows over and came across a 44 Carbine, SN 6490.

It is in great shape, however the front scope mount is mounted ahead of the receiver on the barrel.

Dave, AFAIK every .44 Auto Carbine (tube magazine) was D/T'd on the rear of the barrel for the front scope mount base.


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Thanks! Another guy drooling on my new rifle said the same thing. :wink:

Dave

 

[pete44ru]

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In case you get curious, the forward 2 screws/holes atop the receiver hold the internal cartridge guide into the roof of the receiver's inside - The rearward 2 holes are also factory prep for the rear scope mount base.


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[Heliman]

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In case you get curious, the forward 2 screws/holes atop the receiver hold the internal cartridge guide into the roof of the receiver's inside - The rearward 2 holes are also factory prep for the rear scope mount base.


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Thanks so very much for the additional information. That's what is great about this forum. So many helpful and knowledgable folks!

Dave

 

[mr.deerstalker]

Well done...

 

[Heliman]

Pics up of 44 Carbine.

 

[NH Rugerman]

Beautiful, and a great pic of the sourdough front sight, too...