Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present an Iconic semi-automatic rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the Ruger 10/22 Carbine!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Ruger
Model: 10/22 Carbine
Serial: 121-32501
Date of Manufacture: 1981
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 18 ½"
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade with Brass Bead Front and Rear Williams Peep Sights
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Stock with Pachmayr Gun Works White Line Butt Pad
Action: Semi-Automatic Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Ruger 10/22 Carbine is the archetypal semi-automatic rimfire rifle: a simple, reliable, and enormously customizable platform first introduced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. in 1964 that has since become the standard against which all .22 LR carbines are measured. Mechanically, it uses a straightforward blowback-operated action and feeds from a distinctive 10-round rotary magazine that sits flush in the receiver — a design that gives exceptionally smooth, dependably indexed feeding and a slim, well-balanced profile. The factory carbine blends a moderate-contour barrel with a light, handy stock and uncomplicated iron sights (and many models have the receiver drilled & tapped for optics), producing a soft-shooting, easy-pointing rifle that is ideal for small-game hunting, pest control, inexpensive marksmanship training, and casual plinking. The 10/22’s ergonomics and controllability make it approachable for new shooters, while its rimfire chambering keeps ammo costs low for high-volume practice. Where the 10/22 truly distinguishes itself is in the aftermarket ecosystem and variant diversity: Ruger’s original design has spawned takedown models, target and heavy-barrel “Target” variants, tactical/precision builds, compact “Compact” and “Takedown” versions, and countless factory and third-party upgrades. Virtually every component — from barrels and bolts to triggers, stocks, and magazines — is available from third parties, so owners can transform a factory carbine into a precision trainer, a hunting rig, a suppressed host, or a competition gun with relative ease. Popular upgrades include drop-in precision triggers, bull or fluted barrels for improved accuracy, threaded muzzles for suppressors, higher-capacity magazines (e.g., BX-25), and aftermarket stocks that improve balance or ergonomics. The platform’s strengths are its reliability with a wide range of .22 ammo, affordability, parts availability, and the ability to be tuned to nearly any rimfire role; its tradeoffs are the normal limitations of the .22 LR cartridge (wind sensitivity, limited terminal performance at distance) and the fact that top-end accuracy requires attention to bedding, barrel quality, and match-grade ammunition. For shooters wanting an affordable, adaptable, and time-tested rimfire that can do everything from introducing new shooters to precision rimfire competition, the Ruger 10/22 Carbine remains a near-perfect choice.
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.
Model: 10/22 Carbine
Serial: 121-32501
Date of Manufacture: 1981
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 18 ½"
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade with Brass Bead Front and Rear Williams Peep Sights
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Stock with Pachmayr Gun Works White Line Butt Pad
Action: Semi-Automatic Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Ruger 10/22 Carbine is the archetypal semi-automatic rimfire rifle: a simple, reliable, and enormously customizable platform first introduced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. in 1964 that has since become the standard against which all .22 LR carbines are measured. Mechanically, it uses a straightforward blowback-operated action and feeds from a distinctive 10-round rotary magazine that sits flush in the receiver — a design that gives exceptionally smooth, dependably indexed feeding and a slim, well-balanced profile. The factory carbine blends a moderate-contour barrel with a light, handy stock and uncomplicated iron sights (and many models have the receiver drilled & tapped for optics), producing a soft-shooting, easy-pointing rifle that is ideal for small-game hunting, pest control, inexpensive marksmanship training, and casual plinking. The 10/22’s ergonomics and controllability make it approachable for new shooters, while its rimfire chambering keeps ammo costs low for high-volume practice. Where the 10/22 truly distinguishes itself is in the aftermarket ecosystem and variant diversity: Ruger’s original design has spawned takedown models, target and heavy-barrel “Target” variants, tactical/precision builds, compact “Compact” and “Takedown” versions, and countless factory and third-party upgrades. Virtually every component — from barrels and bolts to triggers, stocks, and magazines — is available from third parties, so owners can transform a factory carbine into a precision trainer, a hunting rig, a suppressed host, or a competition gun with relative ease. Popular upgrades include drop-in precision triggers, bull or fluted barrels for improved accuracy, threaded muzzles for suppressors, higher-capacity magazines (e.g., BX-25), and aftermarket stocks that improve balance or ergonomics. The platform’s strengths are its reliability with a wide range of .22 ammo, affordability, parts availability, and the ability to be tuned to nearly any rimfire role; its tradeoffs are the normal limitations of the .22 LR cartridge (wind sensitivity, limited terminal performance at distance) and the fact that top-end accuracy requires attention to bedding, barrel quality, and match-grade ammunition. For shooters wanting an affordable, adaptable, and time-tested rimfire that can do everything from introducing new shooters to precision rimfire competition, the Ruger 10/22 Carbine remains a near-perfect choice.
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 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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