Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this STUNNING over-under shotgun today for a penny-start auction; this is the Ruger Red Label!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Ruger
Model: Red Label (Model #04131)
Serial: 411-46825
Date of Manufacture: 2000
Caliber: 12 Gauge / 3" Chamber
Finish: Stainless Receiver w/ Blued Barrels
Barrel Length: 28" Ventilated Rib / Ruger Flush Skeet Chokes on Top and Bottom
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Brass Bead
Stock/Grips: Smooth American Walnut Stock w/ Checkered Pistol Grip, Checkered Forearm, and Synthetic Recoil Pad
Action: Over/Under / Break-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Ruger Red Label is Ruger’s most ambitious and refined shotgun, representing the company’s successful entry into the over/under market traditionally dominated by European makers. Introduced in 1977 and produced intermittently until 2015, the Red Label was designed as a robust, American-made over/under that emphasized durability, reliability, and practical field use over delicate ornamentation. Built with a stainless-steel receiver (a rarity in O/U shotguns), the Red Label earned a reputation for strength and longevity, making it particularly attractive to high-volume shooters and upland hunters who valued function above all else. Offered in gauges ranging from 12 and 20 to the highly sought-after 28 gauge and .410 bore, it featured clean lines, solid lockup, and excellent balance, all while maintaining Ruger’s hallmark overbuilt engineering. From a collector and shooter standpoint, the Ruger Red Label occupies a unique niche as one of the few serious American-produced over/under shotguns to achieve long-term commercial success. While early examples are appreciated for their classic styling and later guns for improved handling, the smaller gauges—especially the 28 gauge and .410—have become particularly desirable due to limited production and strong demand. Today, the Red Label is respected not as a flashy showpiece, but as a dependable, honest sporting shotgun that reflects Ruger’s philosophy of building firearms to last generations. Its blend of American manufacture, stainless construction, and proven field performance has secured the Red Label a lasting place in modern shotgun history.
Model: Red Label (Model #04131)
Serial: 411-46825
Date of Manufacture: 2000
Caliber: 12 Gauge / 3" Chamber
Finish: Stainless Receiver w/ Blued Barrels
Barrel Length: 28" Ventilated Rib / Ruger Flush Skeet Chokes on Top and Bottom
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Brass Bead
Stock/Grips: Smooth American Walnut Stock w/ Checkered Pistol Grip, Checkered Forearm, and Synthetic Recoil Pad
Action: Over/Under / Break-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Ruger Red Label is Ruger’s most ambitious and refined shotgun, representing the company’s successful entry into the over/under market traditionally dominated by European makers. Introduced in 1977 and produced intermittently until 2015, the Red Label was designed as a robust, American-made over/under that emphasized durability, reliability, and practical field use over delicate ornamentation. Built with a stainless-steel receiver (a rarity in O/U shotguns), the Red Label earned a reputation for strength and longevity, making it particularly attractive to high-volume shooters and upland hunters who valued function above all else. Offered in gauges ranging from 12 and 20 to the highly sought-after 28 gauge and .410 bore, it featured clean lines, solid lockup, and excellent balance, all while maintaining Ruger’s hallmark overbuilt engineering. From a collector and shooter standpoint, the Ruger Red Label occupies a unique niche as one of the few serious American-produced over/under shotguns to achieve long-term commercial success. While early examples are appreciated for their classic styling and later guns for improved handling, the smaller gauges—especially the 28 gauge and .410—have become particularly desirable due to limited production and strong demand. Today, the Red Label is respected not as a flashy showpiece, but as a dependable, honest sporting shotgun that reflects Ruger’s philosophy of building firearms to last generations. Its blend of American manufacture, stainless construction, and proven field performance has secured the Red Label a lasting place in modern shotgun history.
Contents:
As you can see from the many high resolution photos, this example remains in OUTSTANDING condition, showing very little signs of consumer use and handling!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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