Make: Ruger
Model: M77 Original Tang Safety Model
Serial Number: 78-59103 (bolt serial matches)
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1984-1985 / ATF Classification: Modern
Caliber/Gauge: .270 Winchester
Action Type: Bolt action, push feed, hinged floorplate
Barrel Length: 22"
Sights/Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights. There is a Leupold 3x9 Vari-X II scope mounted atop the receiver. The duplex reticle is clear and the scope rates in Good condition.
Grip/Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture is one piece wood with a straight comb, checkered semi-pistol grip, checkered forend, and a smooth synthetic Ruger buttpad. The buttpad has light handling wear. The furniture has pressure dings, scuffs, and scratches scattered throughout. The LOP measures 13.5" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. There are no chips or cracks. The furniture rates in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp with light fouling. There is a squib ring and light erosion at the muzzle end of the bore. The barrel does not appear to be bulged from the squib. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its original finish. The finish shows oxidation spots, scrub marks, and scratches. The receiver has turned a light shade of plum. The screw heads are lightly tooled and retain turnable slots. The markings are fairly clear and complete. Overall, this rifle rates in Fair to Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Scope
Our Assessment: This Ruger M77 Tang Safety Model was manufactured circa 1984-1985 and represents one of the more desirable early variants of Ruger's original bolt-action sporting rifle. Produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co., the Tang Safety M77 is favored by many shooters for its intuitive safety placement and classic styling. These rifles earned a reputation for strength, reliability, and dependable field performance, making them popular hunting rifles throughout North America.
Chambered in .270 Winchester with a 22 inch barrel, this rifle is paired with a Leupold Vari-X II 3-9x scope, a high-quality hunting optic well suited to the cartridge's flat-shooting characteristics. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10. The bore contains a squib ring near the muzzle, though the barrel does not appear to be visibly bulged. The action functions correctly.
The furniture rates in Good condition with honest handling wear from field use. This rifle retains approximately 65% of its original finish, showing moderate finish loss consistent with its age and use. Overall, this rifle rates in Fair to Good condition due primarily to the bore condition, though it remains a serviceable example of the sought-after Ruger M77 Tang Safety model. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids!
