2003 VERY SCARCE, 1974, 22 HORNET RUGER NO. 3 SINGLE

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This item SOLD at 2025 Aug 09 @ 10:02UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 200.00 USD
Estimated at 400.00 - 600.00 USD
SHOT CARBINE. Cal. 22 Hornet. S# 130-53171. Mfg. 1974 with the 22" bbl. According to "Reference of Ruger Firearms, Volume Two" (Third Revision), only 1 other 22 Hornet No. 3 Carbine mfg. in this known S# range (130-51947 to 130-54578) without the factory Liberty or Warning marks; S# 130-53672 is the other number. The 22" bbl. is fitted w/ Weaver bases. Blue finish. Band mounted gold bead front sight & Lyman type adj. folding leaf rear sight. Smooth walnut forearm with barrel band; has added sling stud. Springfield style straight grip walnut stock w/ added sling stud & aluminum buttplate. CONDITION: Near excellent blued finish. Frame has faded giving a plum tone. Repair cracks on left side forearm and both side of wrist; balance of wood finish very good. The bore is bright with strong rifling. (23-6363/MD). CURIO. $400-600.