Make: Ruger

Model: M77 Tang Safety Model

Serial Number: 771-91966, Bolt Serial Matches

Year of Manufacture: 1988 / ATF Classification: Modern

Caliber/Gauge: .270 Winchester

Action Type: Bolt action, hinged floorplate, tang safety

Barrel Length: 22"

Sights/Optics: There is no provision for iron sights. There is a Bushnell Bone Collector 3-9x40mm scope with duplex reticle mounted atop the receiver using Ruger rings. The glass is clear with very minor wear in the body.

Grip/Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece checkered wood with a capped semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and Ruger rubber buttpad and sling studs front and rear. The pad shows light wear. The furniture shows very light wear with only a few pressure dings and scuffs. There are no chips or cracks in the wood. This furniture rates in Fine Plus condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp with stubborn fouling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The receiver is turning to plum. The finish shows minimal handling and operational wear. The markings are clear and complete. The screw heads range are lightly tooled and retain turnable slots. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Plus 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 and padded leather sling.

Our Assessment: This Ruger M77 Tang Safety Model, serial number 771-91966, was manufactured in 1988 and represents the final years of Ruger's original tang safety bolt action configuration. Long regarded for its intuitive handling and robust controlled-round-feed action, the tang safety M77 occupies a respected place in American sporting rifle history. By the late 1980s, the model had matured into a well-refined hunting rifle, combining traditional lines with Ruger's reputation for strength and reliability.

Chambered in .270 Winchester with a 22" barrel, this rifle is paired with a Bushnell Bone Collector 3-9x40mm scope, a practical optic well suited to the cartridge's flat-shooting characteristics. Introduced in 1925, the .270 Winchester earned its reputation as one of the premier North American hunting cartridges, celebrated for its velocity, accuracy, and effectiveness across a wide range of game. The bore rates an excellent 9.5 out of 10, and the action functions correctly, reflecting light use and careful ownership.

Condition is Fine Plus, with approximately 99% of the original finish remaining and a matching bolt present. Overall presentation is clean and well-preserved, consistent with a rifle that has seen minimal field wear. This M77 Tang Safety exemplifies Ruger's late-20th-century approach to the classic American bolt action, pairing a proven cartridge with durable construction and a straightforward, hunter-focused design.