V96 - 1979 Ruger M-77 Bolt Action Rifle Original Factory Instruction Manual

Title

1979 Ruger M-77 Bolt Action Rifle Original Factory Instruction Manual

Item Specifics

Brand: RugerManufacturer: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.Model: M-77Type: Factory Instruction ManualFirearm Type: Bolt Action RiflePublication Date: July 1979Printing Code: D7/50/7-79Original: YesVintage: YesLanguage: EnglishFormat: Printed BookletCountry/Region of Manufacture: United StatesManufacturer Location: Southport, ConnecticutCondition: Used

Condition Description

Original July 1979 Sturm, Ruger & Company M-77 Bolt Action Rifle factory instruction manual.

Good vintage used condition with visible age-related wear.

The covers show moderate age toning, light discoloration, small scattered marks, and handling wear. The edges and corners show minor wear consistent with age and storage.

The original red and black cover printing remains clear and legible.

The interior pages photographed show readable text and detailed factory illustrations. The back cover features an exploded Ruger M-77 parts diagram.

The manual appears intact, with no major tears or missing sections evident in the photographs. Complete page-by-page verification has not been performed.

Please examine all photographs carefully for the actual condition of this original factory publication.

Complete Description

Offered is an original July 1979 Sturm, Ruger & Company M-77 Bolt Action Rifle Instruction Manual, published by Ruger during the early production period of its popular M-77 rifle series.

The front cover prominently displays the red Ruger name and trademark eagle emblem, along with the title:

INSTRUCTION MANUAL for RUGER M-77 BOLT ACTION RIFLE

The manufacturer\'s identification appears at the bottom:

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.Southport, Connecticut 06490U.S.A.

Factory Printing Code

The lower right corner of the front cover is marked:

D7/50/7-79

This identifies the manual as a July 1979 printing or revision.

Original Factory Contents

The manual includes original Ruger information concerning:

• Rifle identification and features

• General operating and safety instructions

• Factory maintenance and cleaning information

• Reassembly information

• Service policies

• Detailed mechanical illustrations

• Factory component identification

A particularly interesting feature is the large sectional illustration showing the internal mechanical arrangement of the M-77 bolt-action rifle.

The back cover features an exploded factory parts illustration with individually identified components.

These original illustrations make the manual a useful historical reference for Ruger collectors.

Historical Significance

Introduced in 1968, the Ruger M-77 became one of the company\'s best-known bolt-action sporting rifles.

Early M-77 rifles were associated with traditional sporting rifle styling and Ruger\'s distinctive investment-cast receiver manufacturing methods.

This 1979 manual documents the M-77 during its original production era, before the later M77 Mark II redesign.

Original factory instruction manuals are often separated from the rifles with which they were supplied, making period-correct examples desirable additions to collections.

Included

One original Ruger M-77 Bolt Action Rifle factory instruction manual, July 1979 printing.

No firearm or accessories are included.

Estimated Age — Customer

July 1979 — approximately 47 years old.

The publication date is supported by the original factory printing code D7/50/7-79 appearing on the lower right corner of the front cover.

This is an original period Ruger factory publication.

Thank You from Pickin\' with Rick

Thank you for considering this original 1979 Ruger M-77 Bolt Action Rifle instruction manual.

Original factory literature is an important part of firearm collecting. These publications preserve the manufacturer\'s original product information, technical illustrations, and historical documentation from the period in which the firearms were produced.

This manual is particularly interesting because its July 1979 printing code establishes a specific period in the history of the Ruger M-77 rifle. The original cover design, sectional illustration, and exploded parts diagram make it a desirable companion piece for a period Ruger collection.

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Note to Collectors

The Ruger M-77 occupies an important place in American sporting rifle history.

Introduced in the late 1960s, the original M-77 combined traditional bolt-action rifle styling with modern manufacturing methods.

This July 1979 instruction manual represents the early production period of the M-77, preceding the later Mark II series.

The factory illustrations, original Southport address, and identifiable printing code provide useful details for collectors seeking period-correct Ruger documentation.

An original manual such as this can complement a vintage Ruger rifle, factory box, or collection of Ruger advertising and with rigid backing to prevent bending.

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