1971 Ruger 44mag carbine

[08roadking]

Was wondering if anyone could give me general value on a 1971 ruger 44mag carbine? Really good condition. Thanks

 

[sams]

I bought mine same vintage and condition for $500. It was well bought. I have seen prices range from$650-$900. Also have noticed that when you look for one everyone else wants one too and you will pay dearly, other times no one wants one and they are $650 range.

 

[3clicks_Off]

450-900
A finger grove stock adds a healthy premium

 

[08roadking]

That's what I've noticed. Mine just looks different to me. I guess because it dose not have the barrel band. I got it in a trade years ago. Was thinking about trading it but don't have a clue what to value it at.

 

[3clicks_Off]

That's what I've noticed. Mine just looks different to me. I guess because it dose not have the barrel band. I got it in a trade years ago. Was thinking about trading it but don't have a clue what to value it at.

Thats most likely a sporter finger grove stock. Hard to come across a finger groove stock, much less a sporter with finger grooves.
Do you have the steel or aluminum butt plate?

 

[08roadking]

Looks like aluminum. But not sure

 

[3clicks_Off]

Looks like aluminum. But not sure

Magnet test.
If it had checkering as well, it would be sure enough rare.
Nice rifle

 

[08roadking]

Will get it back out of safe tomorrow and try the magnet test (can't believe I didn't think of that). Theirs no checkering. Thanks for the info.

 

[24on48hunting]

Thats most likely a sporter finger grove stock. Hard to come across a finger groove stock, much less a sporter with finger grooves.
Do you have the steel or aluminum butt plate?

Magnet test.
If it had checkering as well, it would be sure enough rare.
Nice rifle

Rare bird indeed. There was also a checkered International with the Mannlicher stock.

 

[08roadking]

Ant idea of a trade value?