Ruger M77 Hawkeye African .375 Ruger Bolt Action Hunting Safari Rifle
Our Assessment: The Ruger M77 is a classic, robust bolt-action rifle designed in 1968 by L. James Sullivan during his short three years with Ruger. Intended as a modernized Mauser 98, it featured simplified ejector updates and a newly designed safety system. This rifle is quite late-era, and dates back only to 2007, well after almost all major M77 re-tools. This hefty M77 is chambered for .375 Ruger, a rather unique cartridge designed by Ruger with Hornady. The cartridge has a greater case capacity than your average belted magnum. In Very Good-Fine condition, this rifle is free of meaningful wear. Do not hesitate to add this M77 to your collection.
Make: Ruger
Model: M77 Hawkeye
Serial Number: 710-10668
Year of Manufacture: 2007
Caliber: .375 Ruger
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle w/ Hinged Internal Floorplate Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "BEFORE USING GUN-READ WARNINGS IN INSTRUCTION MANUAL AVAILABLE FREE FROM / STURM, RUGER & CO. INC., SOUTHPORT, CONN. U.S.A.". The left side of the barrel shank is marked "375 RUGER" and a proof mark. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number and "RUGER M77 HAWKEYE". The floorplate is marked with the Ruger Phoenix logo over "RUGER". The bottom of the bolt is marked "10668".
Barrel Length: 23"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a white beaded blade in a fore-to-aft slot on a ramped riser that is banded to the barrel. The rear sight is a V-notched leaf that is dovetailed and set screwed on a base that is fixed to the barrel. The top of the receiver is grooved for Ruger rings (not included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered wood with a capped pistol grip, straight comb, sling stud front and rear, and a Limb Saver buttpad. There are some scattered light draglines and compressions, notably on the right side of the forend. There are some light scratches at the toe. The checkering is sharp and there are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14" & 12 7/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad and wood, respectively. The stocks rate in about Very Good-Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Matta blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion and for the age, the bore rates a 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. Notable war includes finish loss to erosion on the top of the barrel at about the midway point as well as small freckles of finish loss scattered throughout. There are scattered little nicks and scratches and thinning on some of the leading edges including the around the muzzle. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good-Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
CA LEGALITY: CA DEALER Transferable: YES, CA PPT: NO.
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