Ruger 44...

equal to a gold bar, it seems! I'd say around $600. I've been looking for the rotary mag model for a long time. Nothing ever seems to pop up other than the odd tube fed model. From what I understand, the newer version of the old tube feed models are the more desired ones.
 
Newer clip/mag models are harder to find & worth quite a bit more.
The older tube feed models seem to run $500. One model has a button to empty mag tube other has none.
 
senior said:
Newer clip/mag models are harder to find & worth quite a bit more.
The older tube feed models seem to run $500. One model has a button to empty mag tube other has none.
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good info, senior. I assume the button-less model would be the early versions, correct?
 
does anyone happen to know were a 44 carbine is for sale I may be looking at getting one for my wife she finds her model 100 carbine a little to heavy for her wee arms LOL tks for all the help
 
mike t said:
does anyone happen to know were a 44 carbine is for sale I may be looking at getting one for my wife she finds her model 100 carbine a little to heavy for her wee arms LOL tks for all the help
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get her started on lifting weights right-o-way, she'll say that 100 feels like a toothpick long before you find a 44 carbine for her! ;)
 
.. Just to point out a couple of alternatives: A Ruger Mini 14/30, or a Lever Actioned, Rifle or Carbine, in .44 Magnum. Much easier to obtain, and much cheaper, in all probability. ...... David K
 
David K said:
.. Just to point out a couple of alternatives: A Ruger Mini 14/30, or a Lever Actioned, Rifle or Carbine, in .44 Magnum. Much easier to obtain, and much cheaper, in all probability. ...... David K
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My alternative is a Trapper in 30-30, large loop.

But if you have a .44 handgun , what a neat rifle the Ruger carbine is.
 
... I'd definitely agree it is really a neat little carbine. In either version ! .... When they first came out, some of my School Mates ( Borders) who returned Home during School Breaks, to their Parents' Properties, ( Stations ) used them, to hunt Feral Pigs, at short range, in the Lignum/Scrub that grew alongside the Rivers. .... The other sport, was "Pig Sticking", literally, riding down Pigs, on Horseback and using home made Lances, to skewer the Pigs. ..... David K ;)
 
The Ruger Deerfield carbines (semi) with tube mags go for $5-$600 depending on model and condition.
The newer mag fed ones are $3-$400 more than the tube feds.

I know of some tube feds - I will ask the owner if he wants to sell.
PM me if you are interested and I will let you know (no promises he is selling though)
 
two-dogs said:
good info, senior. I assume the button-less model would be the early versions, correct?
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Yes. The mag button was added in the late 60's and made it an easier time to unload; unless you are my father who shucks them thru the action then looks for them in the brass coloured leaves! I have a '76 and he has a '71 Sporter. Nicer stock on the older Sporter. Came in the International full stocked version too. I need one of those. Epp's had one, but not for long. Believe the deluxe had checkering, but rare too.
 
... A full " length stock" ( International ) with a magazine, surely there would be a Market for something like this today ? .... David K
 
44 mag

if the article was correct it states the rifle is in connecticut good luck getting it across the boarder!!!
 
Yep, a new Mini-30 will do anything a .44 carbine will and likely more, comes in stainless if you want, and the latest series Mini-30's are ridiculously accurate (have one, a 581 series). You can load a 180gr .303 bullet safely too if you want a longer/heavier bullet. That said, I like the rotary mag Deerfield for some curious reason myself... :redface:
 
Everytime i take my Deerfield to the range, someone ask if it is for sale, my 77-44 came with a rotary mag with the name Deerfield on it... JP.
 
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